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− Move forklift to designated lifting position and make sure that the forklift or telehandler is in
parking brake (engage outrigger if available) before elevating personnel.
− Platform personnel should enter work platform on ground. After entering platform, engage
the gate latch and safety pin and make sure the gates are locked securely. Put on safety
lanyard or harness and lock it on the harness ring before signaling forklift operator to elevate.
− When personnel are inside the work platform, elevate or lower the work platform vertically
and level with ground. Perform lifting, lowering and adjustment slowly and safely.
− Never tilt or turn the work platform when personnel is inside. If tilt or turn functions are
available, the tilt and swing cylinder hydraulics must be disengaged.
− Disengage the lifting/lowering hydraulic when the work platform reached the designated
height.
− Always check if effective communication channel is established in elevated position with the
forklift operator before working on the work platform.
− Never use the forklift or telehandler to transfer or transport personnel in work platform.
− Whenever moving the forklift is necessary, always lower the personnel to ground to exit the
work platform.
− The forklift or telehandler operator must remain all the time in the cab and be alert of the
personnel in the work platform and the surrounding environment.
− Avoid bystanders, pets or livestock entering into the work area.
− Avoid leaning on guard rails freely during working on the work platform.
− Never exceed the load capacity of the work platform as stated in the SPECIFICATIONS Section
below.
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