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Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from machine during all
operations.
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Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit travel speed according to
conditions of ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and
other factors.
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Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When driving in high speed,
reduce drive speed before stopping. Travel grades in low speed only.
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Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close quarters or when driving in
reverse.
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Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles from striking or interfering
with operating controls and persons in the platform.
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Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level machines are aware of the
MEWP's presence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes. Barricade floor area if
necessary.
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Do not operate over ground personnel. Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk
under a raised boom or platform. Position barricades on floor if necessary.
If driving machine with the platform control station from ground, do not hang the
control box on any part of the machine while driving. Hold the control box and
keep at least 3 ft (1 m) distance from machine.
1.4
TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
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Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or hauling.
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This machine should not be towed, except in the event of emergency, malfunction,
power failure, or loading/unloading. Refer to the Emergency Procedures section of
this manual for emergency towing procedures.
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Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of tools prior to towing,
lifting or hauling.
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When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at designated areas of the
machine. Lift with a forklift of adequate capacity.
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Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual for lifting information.
RT3394, RT4394
WARNING
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