Chapter 7 - Prestart Inspection; Operator's Manual; Safety Prop - Snorkel S2255RT Operator's Manual

Potential service and safety problems may be detected
by inspecting the aerial platform. This chapter includes
information on properly inspecting the aerial platform
and includes a prestart inspection check list at the end
of this chapter to ensure that no areas are overlooked.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when oper-
ating an aerial platform that is damaged or malfunc-
tioning. Death or serious injury could result from
such accidents. Do not operate the aerial platform
if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
Perform a prestart inspection at the beginning of each
shift, before using the aerial platform on the job. The
inspection site must have a smooth and level surface.
Note
Carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules,
operating instructions, labels and National Safety In-
structions/Requirements.

Operator's Manual

The manual holder is located on the front handrail of
the platform (refer to Figure 7.1).
Figure 7.1 – Operator's Manual Holder
To inspect the operator's manual and manual holder:
1. Make certain the Operator's Manual holder is se-
curely fastened in place.
2. Check to see that the proper Operator's Manual is
in the holder.
3. Check to see that the manual is complete with all
pages intact and in readable condition.
4. Make certain ANSI publication " Manual of Respon-
sibilities for Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators,
Lessors and Lessees of ANSI/SIA A92.6-2006
Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms" is in the
manual holder.
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Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection

Safety Prop

Always use the safety prop when the platform is raised
before inspecting or performing service or maintenance
procedures on the machine.
Danger
Pinch points exist on the scissors structure. Death
or serious injury will result if the scissors structure
drops onto personnel working within the scissors
arms or under the raised platform. Properly posi-
tion the safety prop before reaching through the
scissors structure.
Use the following procedure to properly position the
safety prop:
1. Remove all tools and material from the platform.
2. Using the lower controls, raise the platform until the
open height between the arm pins is wide enough
to position the safety prop.
3. Lift the safety prop into position to the support
position (refer to Figure 7.2).
Figure 7.2 – Safety Prop in Support Position
4. Remove hands and arms from the scissors structure
area.
5. Lower the platform until the scissors are supported
by the safety prop.
Use the following procedure to stow the safety prop:
1. Using the lower controls, raise the platform until the
open height between the arm pins is wide enough
to move the safety prop.
2. Lift the saftey prop back to the stowed position (refer
to Figure 7.3).
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