Section 2 - Operator Safety; Electrocution Hazard - Skyjack SJ643 TH Operating Manual

Section 2 – Operator Safety
WARNING
Failure to comply with your required
responsibilities in the use and operation of the
telehandler can result in serious injury or even
death.
A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed
that most accidents are caused by the failure of the
operator to follow simple and fundamental safety rules
and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance
against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this
telehandler is mandatory. The following pages of this
manual should be read and understood completely
before operating the telehandler.
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing
when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate
safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet
and body.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly
forbidden without written permission from Skyjack.

2.1 Electrocution Hazard

This telehandler is not electrically insulated. Use
extreme caution around high-voltage overhead power
lines and parts. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach
Distance (MSAD) of 10 ft from sources of power. If
the work requieres to be closer than 10 ft, stop and
consult a qualified person with respect to electrical
transmission and distribution to have appropriate
measures taken.
Adhere to all federal/national, state/provincial, or local
safety regulations for your own protection.
No part of telehandler or payload must be brought
closer to any energized overhead electrical conductor
with nominal phase voltage rating as specified below.
SJ643 TH & SJ843 TH
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Voltage Range
≤ 50 KVA
> 50 KVA
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY
Figure 03 Minimum Safe Approach Distance
DANGER
Never approach any power line with any part of
telehandler. Use extreme caution; serious injury or
death can result with contact from any power line.
IMPORTANT
Always assume electrical power sources and
overhead lines are energized.
MAINTAIN a Minimum Safe
Approach Distance from sources
of high-voltage power.
DO NOT operate telehandler
during lightning or storms.
WARNING
Do not use the telehandler as a ground for
welding.
Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
10 feet
Stop and consult a qualified
person with respect to electrical
transmission and distribution
to have appropriate measures
taken
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