Raising The Stabilisers Automatically; The Risk Of Operating Outriggers On Slopes - Snorkel S2255RT Operator's Manual

Note
Manual or auto leveling is possible any time that stabi-
liser movement is allowed. For example, the machine
can be manually leveled part way and then auto lev-
eled without the necessity of retracting the stabilisers
between the two (2) operations.

Raising the stabilisers automatically

Ÿ Completely lower the platform.
Ÿ Press and hold the switch up to the Auto Stow posi-
tion. The stabilisers will raise to the stowed position.
The Risks of Operating Scissor Lifts On
Outriggers on Ramps and Slopes
There is a risk of scissor lifts with outriggers sliding down
ramps, driveways, underground car park entry ramps
and outdoor slopes. The contributing factors include
newly painted ramps, icy, wet oil and sand covered
ramps, grassy and loose surface slopes.
This can occur when the platform is fully lowered or
when elevated.
Do not attempt to pack wheel chocks or timber under
the outrigger footplates or the tyres.
The outrigger foot plates must be lowered only onto a
fi rm surface that can support the load of the S2255RT/
S2755RT and its rated capacity.
Figure 8.10 – Stabilisers
The positioning of outrigger footplates on stepped
level surfaces (capable of supporting the S2255RT/
S2755RT) is acceptable (see fi gure 8.10 & 8.11)
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Figure 8.11 – Level Machine
The positioning of outrigger footplates on ramps and
slopes creates the risk of the machine sliding down the
ramp or slope (see fi gure 8.12 & 8.13).
Figure 8.12 – Machine On Slope
Figure 8.13 – Machine On Slope
A competent person shall assess slope and surface
conditions before setting up the machine on a slope.
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