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Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
SKYJACK is continuously improving and expanding product features on its equipment. Therefore, specifications
and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Aerial Platform Definition
A mobile device that has an adjustable position platform supported from ground level by a structure.
Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK Telescopic Boom Series (Model SJ 8XT) aerial platform is designed to transport and raise personnel,
tools and materials to overhead work areas.
Use of Equipment
The aerial platform is a highly maneuverable, mobile work station. Work platform elevation and elevated driving
must only be done on a firm, level surface. It can be driven over uneven terrain only when the platform is fully
lowered.
Manual
The operating manual is considered a fundamental part of the aerial platform. It is a very important way to
communicate necessary safety information to users and operators. A complete and legible copy of this manual
must be kept in the provided weather-resistant storage compartment on the aerial platform at all times.
Operator
The operator must read and completely understand both this operating manual and the safety panel label located
on the platform and all other warnings in this manual and on the aerial platform. Compare the labels on the aerial
platform with the labels found within this manual. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them immediately.
Service Policy and Warranty
SKYJACK warrants each new SJ 8XT series work platform to be free of defective parts and workmanship for the first
24 months. Any defective part will be replaced or repaired by your local SKYJACK dealer at no charge for parts or
labor. Contact SKYJACK Service Department for warranty statement extensions or exclusions.
Optional Accessories
The SKYJACK aerial platform is designed to accept a variety of optional accessories. These are listed under
"Standard and Optional Features" in
in
Section 3
of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact the SKYJACK Service Department at:
(
: 800 275-9522
7
: 630 262-0006
Include the model and serial number for each applicable aerial platform.
Scope of this Manual
a.
This manual applies to the ANSI/SIA and CSA versions of the Telescopic Boom aerial platform models listed
on
Table
4.1.
- Equipment identified with "ANSI" meets the ANSI/SIA A92.5-2006 standard.
- Equipment identified with "CSA" meets the CSA B354.4-02 standard.
b.
CSA (Canada)
Operators are required to conform to national, territorial/provincial and local health and safety regulations
applicable to the operation of this aerial platform.
c.
ANSI/SIA (United States)
Operators are required by the current ANSI/SIA A92.5 standards to read and understand their responsibilities
in the manual of responsibilities before they use or operate this aerial platform.
SJ 82T & SJ 86T
Table 4.1.
Operating instructions for these options (if equipped) are located
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