EXTERNAL COMPANY INSTRUCTION
LIFTING PLATFORM

PLATFORM CONTROL PANEL WITH TILT SWITCH

1. CHECK PLATFORM

Extend/Retract

WARNING:
! When extending the platform, watch out for obstacles at overhead height or other potential
hazards in the vicinity of the working platform.

1. Set the lift/stop/run-switch to the lift position.
2. Press and hold the release switch (behind the control stick).
3. Press the control stick and extend the platform to a height of approx. 0.5 cm.
-> Result: The platform should extend.
4. Pull the control stick and retract the platform completely.
-> Result: The platform should retract.

2. CHECK LOWERING WARNING

1. Extend the platform to a height of about 3 to 4 metres, then try to retract the platform completely.
-> Result: The lowering process of the platform should stop at a height of 2.5 metres and an alarm should sound.
2. Release the control stick.

 

 

3. CHECK SIGNAL HORN

Press the horn button.
-> Result: The horn should sound.

INFORMATION

  • Drive only in the lowered position
  • Use only inside the building. If used outside the building, the client must be informed
  • For activities requiring PPE against falls from a height and other PPE, this can be provided by the client
  • A second person must be used as a guide when working in areas where visibility is difficult
  • A safe distance must always be maintained from electrical cables
  • Read the operating instructions if necessary

By signing this document, the contractor/operator confirms that he/she has understood all points of the brief instruction, that he/she is physically fit to operate an aerial work platform and that he/she has received training in accordance with DGUV 308-008.

 

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