Additional Safety Considerations - Versalift VO-452-MHI Operator's Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

1. Report any unusual occurrence during the
operation of the aerial lift that may require repair
or adjustment by the service department.
2. Keep the work space in the truck bed clean and
neat.
3. Avoid parking on soft surfaces. Soft surfaces may
suddenly collapse, shift, or sink beneath the truck's
weight.
4. There is no insulating value in the fiberglass
platform without a platform liner.
5. No attempt should be made to clean, oil, or adjust
a machine while the machine is in motion.
6. If the aerial lift has set idle for an extended period
(i.e. overnight) or has been recently serviced, then
cycle the lift through its full range of motion several
times. This procedure will force any trapped air
out of the hydraulic system. Do not operate the
lift from the platform until this process is
completed. Air trapped in the hydraulic oil can
cause lift movements to be erratic and
unpredictable.
7. Don't operate any part of the aerial lift (platform,
booms, outriggers, etc.) outside the work site
barricades into the traffic lanes. Set up adequate
cones or barricades to mark the boundaries of
the work site to alert motorists and pedestrians.
8. Only qualified mechanics are authorized to service
the aerial lift.
9. The polyester winch rope is not an insulator. Dirt,
grease, and moisture (humidity) make the rope
conductive.
10. Make a thorough check of the winch rope for
abrasive wear, pulled strands, cuts, and other
defects daily.
11. Replace the winch rope at the first sign of damage
or deterioration. Use only non-conductive rope of
the size and type specified.
12. Avoid shock loads. A shock load is caused by
jerking a line with a load or a sudden change in
rope tension from a light load to a heavy load.
13. Do not contact energized conductors with the
winch line. Contacting the load line with an
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energized conductor could create a complete path
for electricity when the rope is extended to the
ground. This could cause death or serious injury.
14. Avoid using the winch line to wrap or tie an object
for lifting. The hook attached to the end of the
winch line can damage or cut the rope. A sling or
lifting strap is recommended for this purpose.
15. Do not stand in line with a rope under tension. If
the rope should fail the recoil could cause serious
injury to personnel.
16. Inspect the jib-pole assembly to make sure the
various lock pins are secure.
17. Make sure the winch-rope coils are spooling evenly
to avoid clogging the winch or producing shock
loads when lifting a load.
18. Avoid contacting a spray or mist produced by a
high pressure hydraulic leak. This spray or mist
can puncture or become embedded beneath the
skin or contaminate the eyes. These conditions
require immediate medical attention.
19. Hydraulic oil is flammable. Avoid any contact
between hydraulic oil and sources of high heat or
open flames.
20. Bodily contact with hot hydraulic oil can cause
serious burns which require immediate medical
attention.
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