Snorkel AB38-sn4500+ - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
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R O T A T I N G T H E P L A T F O R M
1. Select the rotate function button (the button will illuminate to confirm selection).
2. While engaging the Interlock Switch, move the Control Handle forwards or backwards to achieve
clockwise or counter clockwise rotation.
3. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not rotate.
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P E R A T I N G T H E
T
E L E S C O P E
1. Select telescope function button (the button will illuminate to confirm selection).
2. While engaging the Interlock Switch, move the Control Handle forwards or backwards to extend or retract
the telescopic boom.
3. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the telescope boom will only retract.
NOTE: The AB38W is equipped with a safety system preventing any drive motion when the machine is out of the stow
position and with the telescope extended beyond a pre-set limit.
L E V E L L I N G T H E C A G E
1. Select platform level function button (the button will illuminate to confirm selection).
2. While engaging the Interlock Switch, move the Control Handle forwards or backwards to adjust the floor
angle of the cage (this can only be done when the machine is in the stowed position).
3. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not operate.
E
M E R G E N C Y
L
O W E R I N G
W A R N I N G ! !
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating the Emergency Lowering Valve Knob.
Figure 3: Emergency Lowering Valve
Ask a person on the ground to open the Emergency
Lowering Valve to lower the platform. The Emergency
Lowering Valve is located on the base of each lift
cylinder.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling the
knob out.
2. To close, release the knob.
NOTE: The platform will not elevate if the Emergency Lowering
Valve is open.
A F T E R U S E E A C H D A Y
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm level surface, preferably under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
Emergency Lowering Valves