Snorkel X32-sn53100+ - Manual (Page 12)

Page 8 Operation Manual
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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.
P L A T F O R M E X T E N S I O N
Figure 4: Platform Extension
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.
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L O W E R E D
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 ON and the
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. Select DRIVE mode.
NOTE: Choose between standard drive and extra torque depending on the gradient.
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 centre the Control
Handle is moved.
S T E E R I N G
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 manoeuvring the work platform to ensure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centring. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead position by operating the Steering
Switch.
E L E V A T I N G T H E P L A T F O R M
1. Select a firm, level surface.
2. Select LIFT mode.
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.