nifty Heightrider HYBRID Series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 32

Height Rider/SP Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
4.3.4 OPERATION
ALL MODELS
1) Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
2) Turn key switch at ground control station to Platform (fully clockwise).
3) For Battery powered operation, go to step 7).
4) For Diesel powered operation, go to step 5).
DIESEL ENGINE
5) COLD ENGINE: - turn the Diesel Glow/Start selector to the Glow position (anti-clockwise). This
engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 5-10 seconds then turn the key to the Start
position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire.
6) WARM ENGINE: - turn the Diesel Glow/Start selector to the Start position (clockwise) and the
engine will fire.
Note: Unless the diesel engine is running, the HR15/17 Hybrid will automatically default to the
electrical power source (battery).
ALL MODELS
7) Set the speed selector control as required. Speed I gives minimum function control speed and
Speed III allows maximum function control speed.
8) Depress the footswitch or push and hold green power button on the platform control panel.
9) Select one or more functions and operate the appropriate proportional paddles (levers) in full
accordance with manufacturers operating and safety manual.
10) To return control to the base, turn the base control key-switch to the Base position (centre).
11) When not in use return booms to the stowed position. Turn key switch on the ground control
station to the fully anti-clockwise OFF position, remove key and chock wheels.
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NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (GASOLINE), LIQUID
PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS READ
AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE AERIAL PLATFORM IS ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE AND
THE AREA IS FREE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS.
ENGAGING THE RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON WILL SHUT DOWN THE
ENGINE, AND THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT PREVENTING OPERATION OF ANY
FUNCTION.
English/USA – 04/14
Original instructions