Snorkel X Series-sn15020-17279 - Manual (Page 5)

5 X-Series Work Platform
O PERATION
Before operating the work platform, ensure that the pre-operation safety inspection has been completed and that
any deficiencies have been corrected. Never operate a damaged or malfunctioning machine. The operator
must be thoroughly trained on this machine, and must read, fully understand, and follow this Operator Manual and
the Scaffold Industry Association’s Manual of Responsibilities of ANSI A92.6-1999.
P LATFORM E XTENSION
1. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
2. Depress the foot lever located at the rear of the platform
extension. Push the platform extension forward until the
pin engages the front stop.
3. To retract the platform extension, depress the foot lever
and pull the platform extension toward the rear of the
machine until the pin engages the rear stop.
T RAVEL WITH P LATFORM L OWERED
1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles (persons,
obstructions, holes, drop-offs, bumps, and debris), is level,
and capable of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to DECK.
3. Pull the Chassis EMERGENCY STOP Switch to the ON
position.
4. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
5. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of the platform.
6. Pull the Platform EMERGENCY STOP Switch to the ON position.
7. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to DRIVE.
NOTE: Turn Lift/Drive Switch to HI (if applicable) for traveling on level ground, or to LOW
when extra torque is required for climbing grades.
8. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from center the Control Handle
is moved.
S TEERING
1. Turn the Lift/Drive switch to DRIVE.
2. Engage the Interlock Switch, push the Steering Switch RIGHT or LEFT to turn the wheels in the desired
direction. Observe the tires while operating the machine to ensure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead position
by operating the Steering Switch.
Figure 4: Platform Extension