Snorkel MHP34J(Bi-Energy Option) - Manual (Page 48)

■ Moving The Platform
The engine should already be running (as de-
scribed earlier in this chapter), before you start this
section.
DO NOT operate near energized electrical
c o n d u c t o rs . M a i n t a i n t h e ( M . S . A . D. ) ,
Minimum Safe Approach Distance to
energized power lines. See the "Electrical
Hazard" section, in this manual for a
complete explanation of the hazards
c o n c e r n i n g e l e c t r i c i t y. M a i n t a i n t h e
clearances shown on the decal attached to
the platform.
Be certain that the space into which you are
about to move the platform, boom, turntable,
and/or chassis is free of obstructions.
ALWAYS look in the direction of movement.
When you operate from the platform control
box, be sure that the lanyard of your fall
restraint is attached to an anchor point on
the platform mount. Also, be sure that
platform gate is closed behind you.
❑ From Ground Control Box
Each of the ways the platform can move is shown in
the following photograph and switch illustration:
The photograph shows the platform switches that
cause the platform or booms to move.
These platform moving switches, (

through
‚
),
will produce the movement as indicated by the illus-
tration's to the right.
Figure 8.7 - Movement Control, Ground
Control Box
Figure 8.8 - Ground Control Box Operation
Platform Moving Switch Illustration
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8. Operation
DANGER
JIB
BOOM
SLEW
3. Jib Boom
4. Slew
UP
LEFT
UPPER
BOOM
2. Upper Boom
UP
DOWN
DOWN
RIGHT
1. Lower Boom
LOWER
UP
DOWN
BOOM