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Section 6 – Additional Procedures
6.1 Use the emergency-
lowering function
With the emergency-lowering system, you can lower
the platform if there is a failure of the primary power.
WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
WARNING
If the platform is overloaded because of contact
with an overhead obstruction, do one of the steps
that follow:
Remove the obstruction from the platform.
▪
Then after four seconds, you can operate the
normal functions.
Use the emergency-power unit to release the
▪
platform from the obstruction.
WARNING
Fall hazard.
Do not try to free a
with the base controls until you remove all
personnel from the platform. If you do not obey,
there is a risk of death or
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snagged
platform
serious
injury.
6.1-1 At the base control console:
1. Make sure the engine is off.
2. Pull the emergency-stop button.
3. Select the base position from the off/base/
platform key switch.
4. Select the emergency power position from the
start/function enable/emergency power switch
and operate the necessary boom function(s).
6.1-2 At the platform control console:
1. Make sure the engine is off.
2. Pull the emergency-stop button.
3. Select the on position from the engine start/on/
off switch.
4. Press and hold the footswitch.
5. Select the emergency power position from the
emergency-power unit switch and operate the
necessary boom function(s).
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