Platform Control Console - Skyjack SJ3215 Operation Manual

Section 3 – Familiarization

3.3-3 Platform control console

Use this control console to operate the MEWP from
the platform or the ground. To operate the MEWP from
a position on the ground, refer to
Refer to Section 3.1 for the location of the platform
control console.
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2
6
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Lift/drive/steer function-enable: This switch
1
energizes the controller handle. Squeeze and
hold the switch continuously to engage the lift,
drive, and steer functions.
Lift/drive controller: This one-hand lever
2
controls the lift and drive movements. To return
it to the initial neutral position, release the
controller.
Steering rocker: This switch controls the left and
3
right steering. Release the switch to return it to
the neutral position.
Emergency-stop/operation light: This button,
4
disconnects the power to the control circuit.
When the light is on continuously, the platform
▪
controls are available.
When the light flashes, there is an overload
▪
(refer to Section 3.4-8).
Horn: This push-button makes a sound like a car
5
horn.
Inclined drive/level drive: This switch selects
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the inclined drive (low speed/high torque), or the
level drive (high speed/low torque).
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Section 6.5.
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5
Lift/off/drive: This switch has three positions or
7
modes.
The off position on this switch disconnects the
▪
power to both the lift and drive circuits.
The lift position energizes the lift circuit.
▪
The drive position energizes the drive circuit.
▪
Battery voltmeter: This voltmeter shows the
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voltage of the battery.
SJ3215, SJ3219, SJ3220, SJ3226, SJ4726, SJ4732, SJ4740
Control functions