Setting Up Procedures - nifty TrackDrive TD120T Series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

TrackDrive (TD) Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
4.2

SETTING UP PROCEDURES

FAILURE TO DEPLOY THE OUTRIGGERS CORRECTLY COULD RESULT
IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
TRACK DRIVE MODELS ONLY
1) Read and fully comply with all safety precautions and operating instructions in the Operating and
Safety manual and the warning decals on the machine.
2) Position Niftylift on firm ground, bearing in mind range of boom movement so that any overhead
obstructions or possible hazards such as, but not limited to, power cables, telephone lines,
drains, manhole covers, etc. can be safely avoided
3) If the load bearing capacity of the ground is in any doubt the machine must NOT be used.
4) Levelling the machine using the hydraulic outriggers can accommodate a slope of up to 12
degrees, if necessary using suitable load bearing pads to support the downhill jacks. Do not
elevate the platform unless the base can be corrected to within three degrees of level.
5) Cordon off area using appropriate cones, barriers and flags, (if applicable).
6) Check all red emergency stops are not engaged (i.e. fully out).
7) Ensure that the key switch at the ground control station is turned to the "ON" position (i.e.
clockwise).
8) From the platform control station, turn the Duty Selector switch clockwise to 'Outriggers' whilst
pressing the platform foot switch to give hydraulic power to the outriggers and select the
appropriate control lever. Note: No power will be available if the booms are not fully stowed.
9) Using the four outrigger control levers, lower each outrigger onto a firm, level surface and level
the machine base ensuring each outrigger foot is taking equal weight with the tracks clear of the
ground.
10) Check that the base is level using the spirit level on the machine base.
11) Turning the Duty Selector switch anti-clockwise to 'Booms' sets the control circuit to the
'Booms Enabled' condition. The booms can now be operated from the platform or ground
control station by use of the foot switch, or by depressing and holding the base green power
button. Note: If no power is available, check that each outrigger is lowered and each footpad is
taking equal weight.
12) Always lower booms fully before adjusting, raising, retracting or moving the outriggers in any
way.
13) Never alter, modify or block any of the safety circuits on the Niftylift.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED. DO NOT WORK WITHIN 10FT
(3M) OF OVERHEAD CABLES EXCEEDING 415 VOLTS
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