Safety Rules; Operator Safety Reminders; Electrocution Hazard - Skyjack SJ 3219 Operating Manual

Safety Rules

Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
wARNiNG
Failure to comply with your required responsibilities in the use and operation of the aerial platform
could result in death or serious injury!

Operator Safety Reminders

A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed that most accidents are caused by the failure of the operator to
follow simple and fundamental safety rules and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this aerial
platform is mandatory. The following pages of this manual should be read and understood completely before
operating the aerial platform.
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety
devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK.

Electrocution Hazard

This aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD) from
energized power lines and parts as listed below. The operator must allow for the platform to sway, rock or sag.
This aerial platform does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged
conductor.
DO NOT USE THE AERIAL PLATFORM AS A GROUND FOR WELDING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE AERIAL PLATFORM DURING LIGHTNING OR STORMS.
DANGER
Avoid Power Lines
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
CE Guidance Note
"Avoidance of danger from overhead lines"
Adhere strictly to the governmental rulings and regulations applicable in your country.
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY!
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Page 8 December 2007