Snorkel MX19-sn14000-19999 - Manual (Page 4)

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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 mal-
functioning machine. The operator must be thoroughly trained on this machine, and must read,
fully understand, and follow this Operator Manual and Scaffold Industry Association’s Manual of
Responsibilities of ANSI A92.6-1999.
P LATFORM E XTENSION
Figure 4: Platform Extension
1. Mount the platform and properly
close the entrance.
2. Engage 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 W ITH P LATFORM
L OWERED
1. Check that the route is clear of
obstacles (persons, obstructions,
holes, drop-offs, bumps, and debris),
is level, and is capable of supporting
the wheel loads.
2. Verify that the Chassis Key Switch is
turned to DECK and Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is ON (pulled out).
3. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
4. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
5. Pull the Platform Emergency Stop Switch out to the ON position.
6. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
7. 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 Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
2. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn the
wheels in the desired direction. Observe the tires while maneuvering the work platform to
ensure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead
position by operating the Steering Switch.
E LEVATING P LATFORM
1. Select a firm, level surface.
2. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
3. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle forward.
4. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the
tilt alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm level
surface before attempting to re-elevate the platform.
NOTE: Depression Mechanism supports will deploy automatically as the platform
elevates and will retract after the platform has been lowered completely and has been
driven.
O PERATION