Snorkel XRT27 Electric-sn1000+ User Manual
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X27 Electric
Before operating work platform, ensure that the pre-operation and safety inspection has been
completed, any deficiencies have been corrected and the operator has been thoroughly trained
on this machine.
T
RAVEL
W
ITH
P
LATFORM
L
OWERED
1. Verify chassis emergency stop switch is in the ON position (pulled out), the drive enable indi-
cator light is on, and that the platform/chassis switch is on platform.
NOTE: If the drive enable indicator light is off, verify that the platform is fully lowered.
2. After mounting platform, close and latch gate. Check that guardrails are in position and prop-
erly assembled with fasteners properly torqued.
3. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions, holes and drop-offs and surface is capable
of supporting the wheel loads.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of the platform.
5. Pull controller emergency stop button out to ON position.
6. Set the drive/lift speed range switch to LOW SPEED.
7. Grasp the control lever so the interlock lever is depressed (releasing the interlock lever cuts
power to controller). Slowly push or pull the control lever to forward or REVERSE to travel in
the desired direction. The farther you push or pull the control lever from center the faster the
machine will travel.
8. While moving, push the drive/lift speed range switch to HIGH SPEED for travel on level sur-
faces or to LOW SPEED for climbing grades or traveling in confined areas.
S
TEERING
1. Push the steering switch RIGHT or LEFT to turn the wheels. Observe the tires while maneu-
vering to insure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead
position by operating the steering switch.
R
AISING
AND
L
OWERING
THE
P
LATFORM
1. Position the drive/lift switch to LIFT.
2. While holding the control lever so the interlock lever is depressed, push the control lever
slowly to UP to raise the platform. Pushing the control lever farther increases the lift speed.
3. Lower the platform by pulling back on the control lever until the platform is fully lowered.
T
RAVEL
WITH
W
ORK
P
LATFORM
E
LEVATED
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm and level surfaces.
NOTE: The work platform will travel at reduced speed when in the elevated position.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons, obstructions, holes and drop-offs, surface is level and
capable of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of platform.
3. Position the drive/lift switch to the DRIVE position.
4. Push the control lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for the desired direction of travel.
O
PERATION
C A U T I O N
!
!
If the machine quits driving and the tilt alarm sounds, immediately lower the
platform and move the machine to a level location before re-elevating the
platform.