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OPERATION FROM THE BASKET CONTROL PANEL
IMPORTANT
CONTROL PANEL AND SAFETY DEVICES IN THE BASKET for detailed information about the controls in the basket.
TURN THE PLATFORM ON/OFF
OPERATION FROM THE GROUND LEVEL CONTROL PANEL.
START THE ENGINE
- Switch on the access platform.
- Wait for the preheat cycle to finish, PREHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT.
- Start the engine, ENGINE STARTER BUTTON.
NOTE:
OPERATING FROM THE GROUND CONTROL PANEL if the outside temperature is lower than -10°C.
- If the engine does not start:
• Press the emergency stop button (OFF position), turn it a quarter turn to the right and release it (ON position).
• Wait for the preheat cycle to finish and try to start the engine again.
NOTE: Consult the maintenance staff if the engine fails to start after several attempts.
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT
Wait several minutes for the engine to cool down before stopping it after intensive use.
- Press the emergency stop button (OFF position).
DRIVE AND STEER
IMPORTANT
Always refer to the arrow colours on the chassis and on the control panel in the basket before driving/steering the platform.
- Ensure that the turntable is unlocked, SAFETY COMPONENTS: TURNTABLE LOCKING PIN.
NOTE: It is essential that the turntable is locked when the platform is being transported,
TRANSPORTING THE PLATFORM.
- Put the driving speed selection switch into the desired speed position.
- Put the driving speed selection switch into the desired steering position.
- Press and hold down the foot switch.
- Use the appropriate control handle to drive, steer and brake.
POSITION THE BASKET
- Ensure that the turntable is unlocked, SAFETY COMPONENTS: TURNTABLE LOCKING PIN.
NOTE: It is essential that the turntable is locked when the platform is being transported,
TRANSPORTING THE PLATFORM.
- Press and hold down the foot switch.
- Use the appropriate buttons, switches and/or control handles to operate the platform controls.
- Release the buttons, switches and/or control handles or the foot switch to stop controls that have been activated.
NOTE: Use key combinations to operate the simultaneous controls,
SIMULTANEOUS CONTROLS.
EMERGENCY STOP
- Press the emergency stop button (OFF position).
SIMULTANEOUS CONTROLS
NOTE: From machine no. 949267, the audible alarm sounds twice when controls cannot be used at the same time.
GROUND CONTROL PANEL
In the transport/working position: a maximum of 2 controls can be operated simultaneously.
CONTROL PANEL IN THE BASKET
In the transport/working position: a maximum of 4 controls can be operated simultaneously.