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GROUND/PLATFORM CONTROLS
1)
Check below, above and around the platform for any obstruction or hazards before operating any function.
2)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
3)
Ground: Turn the key switch at the ground control station to the "ON" position
Platform: Remove the key from the ground control station (turn key anti-clockwise) and put the key in the platform control station and switch
to "ON" (clockwise).
4)
Push and hold green power button.
5)
Select the boom function required and operate hand levers in full accordance with manufacturers Operating and Safety manual.
6)
When not in use return machine to stowed position, fully raise and stow all outriggers, turn the key to the "OFF" position (anti-clockwise),
remove key and chock wheels.
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EMERGENCY CONTROLS
IN THE EVENT OF AN INCAPACITATED OPERATOR
Turn the key switch selector at ground control station to ground (i.e. fully down). Lower on ground controls as detailed under section 4.3 Ground
Control Operation in Operating & Safety Manual.
IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE
Operate manual hand pump (located adjacent to the base controls) and lower platform to the ground using either platform or base controls. If initial
movement of the machine allows the master alarm to reset, normal controls will be available.
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TOWING
The maximum recommended towing speed of a Niftylift is 45 mph (72 kph) with a vehicle that complies with all road traffic regulations. Speeding
may result in death or serious injury.
The importance of the suitability of your towing vehicle must be stressed. The manufacturers' details concerning each model will give you
recommended Gross Vehicle Weights (GVW) or Gross Train Weights (GTW) neither of which should be exceeded.
POSITION TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE/DE-COUPLE.
Coupling Instructions
1)
Depress the trigger on the lever mechanism and lift the handle upwards and forward.
2)
Place the unlocked coupling head onto the towing ball and apply slight downward pressure. The head will automatically lock onto the ball.
3)
Ensure that the trigger has returned to its free position before attempting to tow, and that the coupling head is securely on the towing ball.
4)
Connect the breakaway cable/chain to the towing vehicle hitch - not to the tow ball itself.
5)
Connect the lighting plug to the vehicle and check the light functions.
6)
Raise the jockey wheel to its stowed position and secure for transit.
De-coupling Instructions
1)
Apply trailer handbrake and chock wheels.
2)
Lower the jockey wheel to the ground. Disconnect the breakaway cable/chain and lighting plug.
3)
Operate the handle by depressing the trigger and manually lift the coupling head clear of the towing ball or screw down the telescopic jockey
wheel to achieve the same effect.
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