Snorkel S2545 - Manual (Page 5)

Chapter 1. Introduction
The aerial platform is a self-propelled scissors lift
used to raise personnel, their tools, and material
to the workstation. The platform is raised and
lowered with a hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic
motors on each of the front drive wheels provide
power to move the aerial platform.
The aerial platform has been manufactured to
conform to all applicable requirements of the
following organizations.
● Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
● American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
● Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
This manual provides information for safe and
proper operation of the aerial platform. Read and
understand the information in this manual before
operating the aerial platform on the job.
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered
from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part
number from the front cover to assure that the
correct manual will be supplied.
All information in this manual is based on the
latest product information at the time of
publication. Snorkel reserves the right to make
product changes at any time without obligation.
■ Safety Alerts
A safety alert symbol is used throughout this
manual to indicate danger and caution
instructions. Follow these instructions to reduce
the likelihood of personal injury and property
damage. The terms danger and caution indicate
varying degrees of personal injury or property
damage that can result if the instruction is not
followed.
Indicates a situation which if not avoided can
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a situation which if not avoided can
result in minor injury or property damage.
■ Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or
helpful hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but
do not indicate a hazardous situation.
■ Options
This manual provides information about the
following options even though some machines
may not be equipped with them.
● Horn
● Flashing light
● Lanyard anchors
● Swinging platform gate
● Fixed platform rails
● AC generator
● Battery condition indicator
● Electrical power outlet with ground fault circuit
interrupter
■ Operation
The aerial platform has built-in safety features
and has been factory tested for compliance with
Snorkel specifications and industry standards.
However, any personnel lifting aerial platform can
be potentially dangerous in the hands of
untrained or careless operators.
The potential for an accident increases when
the aerial platform is operated by personnel
who are not trained and authorized. Death or
serious injury can result from such accidents.
Read and understand the information in this
manual and on the placards and decals on the
machine before operating the aerial platform
on the job.
Training is essential and must be performed by a
qualified person. Become proficient in knowledge
and actual operation before using the aerial
platform on the job. You must be trained and
authorized to perform any functions of the aerial
platform. Operation of the aerial platform must be
within the scope of the machine specifications.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for
following all manufacturer's instructions and
warnings, regulations and safety rules of their
employer and/or any state or federal law.
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