SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 89)

Operation
87 Model 6042 Origin 2/04
6. Be sure the vehicle is in a level position (side to side) before any
operation is begun. Use the frame sway to level the vehicle. If the
vehicle cannot be leveled, reposition the vehicle.
7. Place the travel select lever in the (N) NEUTRAL position and move
the neutral lock lever to the NEUTRAL LOCK position.
8. Engage the parking brake switch. Blocking the wheels is also rec-
ommended.
9. Level the platform in both the side-to-side and front-to-back direc-
tions before use.
10. Before lifting or lowering personnel, be sure the vehicle lifting
mechanism operates smoothly through the entire lifting and lower-
ing of the platform and maintains its self leveling function. The vehi-
cle must operate smoothly both empty and loaded.
11. Be sure any lift limiting devices and latches are functioning prop-
erly.
12. Any body belt, lanyard or deceleration devices which have sus-
tained any deformation or damage must be replaced before using
the work platform again.
13. Before elevating personnel, the area around and under the work
platform should be marked to warn anyone on the ground that over-
head work is being done.
14. Protection must be provided for the personnel on the work platform
from any pinch points or moving parts while in their normal working
position on the platform.
15. Provide any overhead protection device as required by worksite
conditions or if requested by the user of the platform.