Loading/Unloading; Loading And Tie-Down - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Operating Manual

Loading/Unloading

6.5 Loading/Unloading
When the MEWP is loaded/unloaded from a
transporting vehicle on a public road, implement
measures to protect the person(s) involved or
affected. These measures may include:
1. Warning cones;
2. Road signs and signalling devices;
3. Use of appropriate personal protective
equipment, such as reflective clothing;
4. Flag personnel to warn other vehicles of the
presence of the MEWP and any associated
vehicles;
5. Or any other appropriate control measures.
Know and heed all national, state/provincial and local
rules which apply to transporting of MEWPs.
Only qualified/competent personnel shall operate the
MEWP during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment
hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufficient to withstand
maximum MEWP weight.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level
surface and must be secured to prevent rolling while
MEWP is being loaded or unloaded.

6.5-1 Loading and tie-down

1. Lock turret using turret transportation lock (refer
to Section 6.5-2).
SJ85 AJ
Figure 31 Tie-down points
2. Turn key switch to off position and remove key
before transporting.
3. Turn main power disconnect switch to off
position.
4. Chock MEWP wheels (if necessary).
5. Remove all loose items.
6. Anchor down MEWP to transport surface using
tie-down points (refer to
7. Secure boom from side-to-side movement using
lower platform mount between boom end and
platform. Do not use excessive downward force
when securing boom section.
8. Place block underneath platform rotator and
gently lower rotator onto block and secure in
place. Strap must be secured underneath hoses
and cables to avoid damage to MEWP (refer to
Figure 31). Do not use excessive downward
force when securing platform.
WARNING
Inspect MEWP for loose or unsecured items.
NOTE
For loading and unloading using a winch line,
refer to Section 6.3.
Figure 32 Platform tie-down
Section 6 – Additional Procedures
Figure 30).
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