Skyjack SJIII Series Operating Manual page 9

Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of
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holding the weight of the aerial platform including
the rated load, e.g. covers, drains, and trenches.
DO NOT
operate an aerial
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platform that
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase its size
or work height. It is prohibited.
DO NOT
exert side forces on
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aerial platform while elevated.
DO NOT
use the aerial platform
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as a crane. It is prohibited.
DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
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the guardrails. It is prohibited.
DO NOT
climb on scissor arm
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assembly. It is prohibited.
BE AwARE
•
obstructions or other possible
hazards around
platform when driving or lifting.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
has ladders,
of overhead
the aerial
DO NOT
•
while the aerial platform is on a
truck, fork lift or other device or
vehicle.
BE AwARE
•
hazards. Keep all body parts
inside platform guardrail.
DO NOT
•
unless the area below is
clear of personnel and
obstructions.
ENSURE
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obstructions in the path of travel, including blind
spots.
BE AwARE
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aerial platform.
STUNT
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ENSURE ALL
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nuts are properly tightened.
DO NOT
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safety devices.
DO NOT
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locking pins and the entry gate in place.
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raise the aerial platform
of crushing
lower the platform
that there are no personnel or
of blind spots when operating the
driving and horseplay are prohibited.
tires are in good condition and lug
alter or disable limit switches or other
use the aerial platform without guardrails,
SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
Safety Rules