Platform; Raising And Lowering; Extending - Snorkel S3215L Operator's Manual

Chapter 9 – Operation
4. From the upper controls, pull the emergency stop
button outward (refer to Figure 9.2).
Battery Condition Indicator
Interlock Switch
Joystick
Upper Controls – Top
Drive Range
Switch
Horn
Upper Controls – Front
Figure 9.2 – Upper Controls
5. The aerial platform may be driven and the platform
may be raised and lowered from the upper con-
trols.
Push the emergency stop button inward when the
upper controls are not in use to protect against un-
intentional operation.

Platform

Use care when entering and exiting the platform to avoid
slipping and/or falling. Securely close the entry doors
when the platform is occupied.

Raising and Lowering

The raise speed is proportional to the joystick position.
The farther the joystick is moved, the faster the platform
raises. There is only one lowering speed.
1. Place the drive/lift selector switch (refer to Figure 9.2)
in the lift position.
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Steer Switch
Drive/Lift
Selector Switch
Emergency Stop Button
2. Squeeze and hold the interlock switch against the
joystick.
To raise the platform, slowly pull the joystick
y
backward until the desired height is reached.
To lower the platform, push the joystick forward.
y

Extending

The platform can be extended and securely locked into
position.
Use the following procedure to extend the platform:
1. Enter the platform and secure the doors.
The extension deck is free to move when the extension
handle locks are disengaged. Personal injury may
result from accidentally extending or retracting the
deck. Make certain both extension handle locks are
fully engaged when the deck is extended in the work-
ing position and when it is stowed. Do not attempt to
extend or retract the platform unless the aerial platform
is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, grasp the
platform extension handles, raise them and push
the extension deck forward to extend the deck. Fully
lower the handles at the mid or front position and
ensure they are locked in their lowered position (refer
to Figure 9.3).
Top Rail
Figure 9.3 – Platform Extension Handle
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the
platform extension deck is locked in position.
Use the following procedure to retract the platform:
1. Enter the platform and secure the doors.
The extension deck is free to move when the extension
handle locks are disengaged. Personal injury may
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Caution
Lock
Extension Handle
Caution