Boom Extension Switch; Jib Articulation Switch; Platform Level Switch; Platform Rotation Switch - Snorkel AB46JE Operator's Manual

Boom Extension Switch

The boom extension switch (refer to Figure 7.5) is used to
extend or retract the booms. The switch is spring returned
to the center off position.
• Hold the switch downward to extend the booms.
• Hold the switch upward to retract the booms.

Jib Articulation Switch

The jib articulation switch (refer to Figure 7.5) is used to
raise or lower the jib. The switch is spring returned to the
center off position.
• Hold the switch upward to raise the jib.
• Hold the switch downward to lower the jib.

Platform Level Switch

The platform level switch (refer to Figure 7.5) is used to
level the platform floor with respect to the ground. The
switch is spring returned to the center off position.
• Hold the switch upward to tilt the platform fl oor upward
or away from the ground.
• Hold the switch downward to tilt the platform fl oor
downward or toward the ground.

Platform Rotation Switch

The platform rotate switch (refer to Figure 7.5) is used to
rotate the platform relative to the end of the tip boom. The
switch is spring returned to the center off position.
• Hold the switch to the right to rotate the platform
counterclockwise.
• Hold the switch to the left to rotate the platform clock-
wise.

Emergency Power Switch

The emergency power switch (refer to Figure 7.5) is
used to operate turntable, boom, and platform functions
using the emergency power system. The switch is spring
returned to the off position.
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Caution
The emergency power system is for emergency low-
ering and stowing only. The length of time the pump
can be operated depends on the capacity of the bat-
teries. Do not use this system for normal operation.
• Hold the emergency power switch downward in the
direction of the white arrow to activate the emergency
power system.
• Release the switch to disengage the emergency
power system.
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Horn Switch

The horn switch is to the right of the emergency stop but-
ton on the upper control panel (refer to Figure 7.5).
Hold the switch upward to sound the horn.

Platform Foot Switch

The upper controls are interlocked through the platform
foot switch (refer to Figure 7.6)
Platform Foot Platform Foot
Switch Switch
Figure 7.6 – Platform
Step down on and hold the platform foot switch to activate
the drive and boom functions from the upper controls.
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