General Safety Instructions - Kesla XS 190 Operation & Maintenance Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read through this Owner's Manual carefully before using the Access Platform for the
first time. The Access Platform shall never be operated by an operator who is not familiar
with the operating and safety instructions. Store the Owner's Manual in it's own
compartment. ALWAYS keep the manual with the Access Platform.
2. The operator must be at least 18 years of age and have reasonable operating
experience of Access Platforms
3. Kesla XS 240 is fitted with the following fail-safe safety limit switches:
- Support position of the outriggers
- Ground sensing of outriggers
- A limit switch sensing the transport position of the boom in the transport support
- In the platform, a limit switch preventing the collision of the platform and the jib
boom
- Between the boom and the turntable, a limit switch sensing the boom position
4. The emergency lowering system comprises an electrical pump in the turntable, control
valves in the turntable and the platform, and control buttons. Detailed instructions can be
found on page 41.
5. Avoid lifting the platform too close to live electrical cables. The minimum safe distance
to cables with different voltage is shown in a decal located on the platform.
6. Always use a yellow flashing warning light when working on streets with busy traffic.
The working zone shall be fenced to avoid risks. Also observe the relevant traffic
regulations concerning the working site.
7. When driving the Access Platform, the boom shall always be supported in the transport
position. Drive using the bypass switch only when it is necessary when climbing a steep
slope or in difficult terrain, where the platform may hit ground or an obstacle.
8. A maximum of two (2) persons with tools and supplies are allowed on the platform at the
same time, however, so that the total load does not exceed 230 kg (506 lbs). When
moving the Access Platform, there should be only one person in the platform due to
traction power.
9. Use the Access Platform only when the ouriggers are properly extended. Use extra
boards under the outriggers whenever required. Make sure that an outrigger does not slip
on the surface of the extra board and that the extra board withstands the weight of the
outrigger. On icy surface, attach calks or bolts to the outrigger plates. Calk holes have
been provided in the sole plates. For the tightness of different soil types, refer to the soil
tightness table on page 38.
Keep in mind that even asphalt may yield!
Kesla
SELF PROPELLED TELESCOPIC PLATFORM
12
XS
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190