RUSTGO 139 Instruction And Safety Manual page 17

The Rustgo mobile work platform is designed to easily adjust to most terrain encountered on a job site. However, good judgment
and common sense must be exercised to use this product in a safe manner. Care must be taken to maintain good stability &
adequate clearance of the unit while maneuvering & using the unit on the job site. SEE: PRE-ERECTION JOB SITE INSPECTION &
PREPARATIONS before assembling & using unit.
When maneuvering the unit around the job site it is a good practice to lower the platforms as low as possible and to slightly adjust
the platform away from the building or work area using the spinner wheels on the two adjusting arms. This is done to help avoid
potential electrical contact, and/or damage to the building or work area. When in doubt, always remove extensions to avoid
potential electrical contact.
Using front & rear steering, roll the work platform up to and along side of the building or work to be done. NOTE: You'll find it
easier steering into place if each person concentrates on positioning their own and instead of watching where the other end is going.
THIS DOES NOT MEAN IGNORING POTENTIOAL HAZARDS THE OTHER END MAY BE APPROACHING. After moving into desired
position, LOCK ALL FOUR WHEEL BRAKES. Plumb the uprights using the spinner wheels on the adjusting arms.
TO RAISE PLATFORM:
Raise and level the main 2'x20' platform to the desired height using the winches provided on the uprights. Keep a firm grip on the
winch handle, these are free spooling to allow positive engagement of the pawl into the upright notches. As you raise the platform
you will notice a clicking sound, this is the pawl slipping over the notches. To insure that the pawl is engaged in a notch after
reaching the desired height, it is a good practice to raise the platform slightly, about 1-2 inches, and back off the winch. You will be
able to feel the contact of the pawl and notch. The cable should now be slack.
TO LOWER PLATFORM:
Raise platform by ¼ turn of winch. Pull down on rope and hold. Lower platform using winches, keeping a steady downward pull on
the ropes and a firm grip on the winch handles. When platform is lowered to desired height, release rope and winch down until you
feel and hear the pawl engage one of the notches in the upright. To insure that the pawl is engaged in a notch after reaching the
desired height, it is a good practice to raise the platform slightly, about 1-2 inches and back off the winch. You will be able to feel
the contact of the pawl and notch. The cable should now be slack.
NOTE: When moving a unit over rough, uneven or sloping ground other factors come into play. This is a judgment call that can only
be made in the field. To reduce sway and increase stability you may want to:
1. Lower the platform(s) as far as possible, thereby lowering the center of gravity. You may also want to lower the platform(s)
to avoid potential overhead hazards. If overhead electrical power lines are present you must lower the platform(s) as far
as possible to provide adequate clearance. If necessary you may need to remove Intermediate Levels and/or 6ft. Upright
Extensions. This unit is NOT insulated. It shall not be used near electrically energized circuits or power lines without
adequate safety measures being taken. Refer to MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH DISTANCE (M.S.D.A.) GUIDELINES. Contact
your local, state, federal safety agencies and/or your local electrical utility for more information concerning the safe
distances, safety measures and voltage of power lines on or near the job site.
2. Plumb the uprights using the adjusting arms if they start getting excessively out of plumb while moving the unit.
3. All counterweights must be on the unit, use all parking brakes and the work platforms shall not be raised, lowered, or
moved with workmen on platform(s).
4. Read & understand warning decals on unit. Follow the rules from the "General Code of Safe Practices of Operation of
Manually Propelled Work Platforms".
5. After disassembly for tow, secure various parts on the platform(s) using provided tarp straps (Part# 486-128) or ratchet
straps (Part# 486-129_.
RUSTGO GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL 2010 March
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