Loxam Nationwide Platforms GS2668 RT User manual

Before starting work consider the following:
Emergency Lowering Instructions
Genie Diesel Scissor Lift
Machine Range: GS2668 RT
• Willtherebeasecondpersoninthevicinityofthemachine
toundertakearescueifrequired?
• Haveboththeoperatorandrescuerbeenfamiliarisedwith
thegroundcontrols?
• Cantherescuergainaccesstothegroundcontrols?i.e.
Ensurethatthemachineisnotparkedwiththeground
controlsfacingawallorsimilarobstruction.
• Isthekeyinthegroundcontroltoallowtherescuerto
switchpowerfrombaskettogroundcontrols?
A
Before attempting to lower platform:
• Itisimperativethataninspectionbecarriedouttoensure
theloweringoftheplatformisnothinderedbyobstructions
suchassteelwork,pipes,cables,etc.Itmaybenecessaryto
retracttheextensiondeckpriortolowering.
• Iftheoperatorhasbeenincapacitatedensuretheywillnot
beputinadditionaldangerbyloweringoftheplatform.
Rememberthatcompletingarescuein4-6minutesmaybe
critical.
•Ifunsureseekhelp(itmaybenecessarytocarryoutamid
airrescue).
• Carefullyplaneachactionbeforestartingtolowerthe
platform.
B
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manufacturer’s manual.
You should not operate this Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) unless you are suitably trained and fully familiarised
with its operation and the emergency procedures set out in the manufacturer’s manual. Operating plant necessarily
involves risk of injury to the person.
If there is a machine breakdown or if the operator becomes incapacitated
it may be necessary to perform an emergency rescue from the ground.
Emergency rescues must be rehearsed routinely.

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If there are no obstructions and the power is functional:
In order of preference, always attempt C before attempting D
C
If the engine fails to start:
Pressandholdtheauxiliaryloweringbutton.
Pressandholdtheyellowarrow.Themachine
willstarttolower.
In the case of a mechanical breakdown it may be necessary to lower the scissor using the auxilary
lowering system.
D
Checkforanyobstructions.
Pressandholdthecentrepadswitch
thenholddowntheyellowarrow.
Themachinewillstarttolower.
Turnkeyswitchtogroundposition.
(Panelsmayvaryslightlyinappearancedependingonyearand
modelbutallhavethesamefunctions)
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2
3
4
1
2
IfthecontrolsdonotfunctionoryouareunsureoftheiroperationpleasecallourTechnicalSupportteamon08457450000
option2.
AstheUK’slargesttrainingproviderinourindustry,wehavearangeofcoursestohelpyouandyouroperatorstowork
efcientlyandsafelyatheight.
Contactusforfulldetailsofcoursesanddates.
Technical advice and training courses:
E
Centre pad
switch
Yellow arrow
Key switch
Auxiliary
lowering
button
Yellow arrow