Energize The Platform Control Console; Raise Or Lower The Platform With The Platform Control Console - Skyjack SJ3215 Operation Manual

Section 5 – Operation
5.3 Energize the platform
control console
1. Turn the main power disconnect switch to the
on position.
WARNING
If you do not hear a beep, and the light does not
come on, lock and tag the MEWP . Remove the
MEWP for servicing. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
2. Pull the emergency-stop button on the base
control console.
3. Turn the off/platform/base key switch to the
platform position.
WARNING
Fall hazard. Use the three points of contact
principle when you use the MEWP ladder to enter
or exit the platform. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
4. Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform.
5. Close the gate.
6. Pull the emergency-stop button on the platform
control console.
5.4 Raise or lower the
platform with the platform
control console
1. Energize the platform control console (refer to
Section 5.3).
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. Use the wind rating to select the
correct height mode—indoor (no wind) or outdoor
(wind) before you raise the MEWP . If you do not
obey, there is a risk of death, serious injury, and/or
MEWP damage.
2. For SJ3226 and SJ4740 only:
Lift the dual height switch and select the indoor
(no wind) or outdoor (wind) position.
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WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the
area below is clear of personnel and obstructions.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
3. Move the lift/off/drive switch to the lift position.
4. Squeeze and hold the function-enable switch.
5. Move the controller handle forward or rearward
to go to the necessary height
NOTE
The lower function is not proportional.
6. Move the controller handle to the
central position to stop. Release the
enable switch.
WARNING
Push the emergency-stop button when you are at
the necessary location or elevation. This prevents
unintended MEWP movement. If you do not obey,
there is a risk of death or
WARNING
If the tilt alarm makes a sound, and the platform
does not rise or does not fully rise:
1. Fully lower the platform immediately.
2. Make sure the MEWP is on a firm, level
surface.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
SJ3215, SJ3219, SJ3220, SJ3226, SJ4726, SJ4732, SJ4740

Energize the platform control console

neutral
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serious injury.