Chapter 7 - Controls; Battery Disconnect Switch; Lower Controls; Start Switch - Snorkel AB46JE Operator's Manual

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Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from becoming
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear while operating the aerial platform.
• Controls to position the platform are located on the
lower control panel on the turntable and on the upper
control panel in the platform.
• Controls to drive the aerial platform are located on the
upper control panel only.

Battery Disconnect Switch

The battery disconnect switch is located at the rear of the
chassis (refer to Figure 7.1).
Battery Disconnect Switch Battery Disconnect Switch
Figure 7.1 – Battery Disconnect Panel
The battery disconnect removes electrical power from all
electrically controlled functions when in the off position.
• Place the switch in the on position to electrically con-
nect the battery to the electrical system.
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Caution
Only authorized personnel should operate the aerial
platform. Unqualified personnel may cause injury
to coworkers or property damage. Lock the battery
disconnect switch in the off position before leaving
the aerial platform unattended.
• Lock the battery disconnect switch in the off position
to prevent unauthorized use of the aerial platform.

Lower Controls

The lower controls (refer to Figure 7.2) are located on the
left side of the turntable. Boom and platform functions
can be operated from the lower controls. The following
are located on the lower control panel:
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Start switch

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Emergency stop button

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Controls selector switch

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Ground operation switch

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Rotation switch

• Riser switch
• Boom elevation switch
• Boom extension switch
• Jib articulation switch
• Platform level switch
• Platform rotation switch
• Emergency power switch
Start Switch
The start switch (refer to Figure 7.2) connects power to
all control circuits with a key switch.
• Turn the switch to the on position to connect the electri-
cal power to the lower and upper controls.
• When the machine is not in use, turn the switch to the
off position to preserve the battery charge.
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop (refer to Figure 7.2) is a two-posi-
tion, red push button.
• Push the button inward to disconnect power to all
control circuits.
• Pull the button outward to restore power.
Controls Selector Switch
Use the controls switch (refer to Figure 7.2) to select
between lower control and upper control operation.
• Place the switch in the upward position to operate
the aerial platform from the upper controls.
• Place the switch in the downward position for lower
control operation.
Ground Operation Switch
Hold the ground operation switch (refer to Figure 7.2)
upward continually to operate the machine from the
lower controls. This switch is spring returned to the off
position.
Rotation Switch
The rotation switch (refer to Figure 7.2) is used to rotate
the turntable in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
The switch is spring returned to the center off position.
• Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable
counterclockwise.
• Hold the switch to the left to rotate the turntable
clockwise.
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