Extending Or Retracting Fly Boom Using Base Control Console; Leveling Platform Using Base Control Console; Operating Using Emergency Power Switch At Base Control Console; 10 Activating Platform Control Console - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Operating Manual

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5.1-7 Extending or retracting fly boom
using base control console
NOTE
Maximum platform capacity varies with boom
position. Indicator lights on the base and platform
control consoles indicate whether platform is in
the "high" or "low" capacity zone.
1. Activate function enable by selecting and
holding start/function enable/emergency power
switch to function enable position.
2. Push fly boom extend/retract switch to either
extend or retract position. Release switch to
stop.
5.1-8 Leveling platform using base
control console
1. Activate function enable by selecting and
holding start/function enable/emergency power
switch to function enable position.
2. Push platform leveling override switch to either
up or down position. Release switch to stop.
5.1-9 Operating using emergency power
switch at base control console
This is a momentary-type switch. This switch allows all
functions except the drive functions to operate in the
event of engine malfunction. Refer to
the emergency lowering procedure.

5.1-10 Activating platform control console

1. In engine compartment, turn main power
disconnect switch to on position.
2. On base control console, turn off/base/platform
key switch to platform position.
3. On base control console, pull out emergency
stop button.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of contact to
mount/dismount the platform.
SJ85 AJ
DO NOT operate any control on operator's control
console without proper fall protection secured to
the designated location in the platform. Failure to
avoid this hazard could result in death or serious
injury.
DO NOT over crank the starter. If engine fails to
start after multiple attempts, contact qualified/
competent repair personnel.
Section 6.1 for
WARNING
4. Enter platform and close gate/drop bar.
5. Attach body harness lanyards of each occupant
to fall protection anchorage points. Rated for
one (1) person per anchorage.
6. On platform control console, pull out emergency
stop button.
7. Select start position from engine start/on/off
switch until engine starts.
NOTE
Maximum platform capacity varies with boom
position. Indicator lights on the base and platform
control consoles indicate whether platform is in
the "high" or "low" capacity zone.
WARNING
NOTE
Engine will not start if you are pressing down on
the footswitch.
8. Select desired engine RPM using throttle switch:
high or low.
WARNING
DO NOT drive or steer the MEWP when the
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platform position does not allow you a clear
view of the base.
Your area of operation should be cordoned
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from other personnel or equipment.
Section 5 – Operation
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