Use The Platform Control Console From The Ground; Disconnect And Remove The Platform Control Console; Operate The Mewp From The Ground - Skyjack SJ3215 Operation Manual

Section 6 – Procedures
6.5 Use the platform control
console from the ground
WARNING
The correct operator location is with the platform
control console attached to the right-front side
of the platform. Only operate the MEWP from the
ground in these conditions:
To do maintenance
▪
When you cannot do work safely from the
▪
position of the operator on the platform
because of an obstruction
To fold the guardrails.
▪
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
6.5-1 Disconnect and remove the
platform control console
1. Disconnect the platform control console cable
from the electrical plug on the platform.
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.
2. Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform.
3. Remove the control console mounting bracket
lock-pin from the mounting bracket. Remove
1
the platform control console from the mounting
bracket.
4. Remove the control cable lock-pin from the
railing clamp . Remove the control cable
2
from the clamp.
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5. Put the platform control console down on the
platform floor.
6. Use the MEWP ladder to exit the platform.

6.5-2 Operate the MEWP from the ground

WARNING
Make sure the operator and the platform control
console point in the same direction as the front of
the MEWP .
Do not drive the MEWP toward yourself.
Keep away from crush hazards. Stay clear of the
MEWP and out of the direction of travel.
When you use a ramp to drive the MEWP on to or
remove it from a transport vehicle, make sure all
personnel, which includes the operator:
Stay away from the direction of a possible
▪
tip-over of the MEWP .
Stay out of the path of movement of the
▪
MEWP down the ramp.
If you do not obey these instructions, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Make sure the platform control console does not
become entangled with the MEWP or objects that
surround the MEWP . If you do not obey, there is a
risk of MEWP damage.
1. Before you operate the MEWP , do a full worksite
inspection to identify possible hazards in your
work area. Refer to
2. Cordon-off the pathway you plan to travel.
SJ3215, SJ3219, SJ3220, SJ3226, SJ4726, SJ4732, SJ4740
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Section 2.4.