
SAFETY
GTZZ18J Maintenance Manual 1-3 © Oct. 2022
TIPPING HAZARD
• The total weight of personnel,
equipment and materials on the
platform shall not exceed the
maximum load-bearing capacity.
• The boom tube cannot be raised
or extended unless the machine is
on solid, level ground.
• Select only low speed when
driving the machine on a slope.
• Do not use the tilt alarm as a level
indicator. The tilt alarm on the
platform will sound only if the
machine is heavily tilted.
• If the tilt alarm sounds when the
machine drives up a slope, please
lower the boom as per the
following steps and move the
machine to firm and level ground.
Make sure not to rotate the boom
when lowering it.
1. Lower the main boom;
2. Lower the articulated boom;
3. Retract the telescopic boom.
• If the tilt alarm sounds when the
machine drives down a slope,
please lower the boom as per the
following steps and move the
machine to firm and level ground.
Make sure not to rotate the boom
when lowering it.
1. Retract the boom;
2. Lower the articulated boom;
3. Lower the main boom.
• Do not drive the machine faster
than 1.1km/h (0.68mph) when the
platform is raised.
• When the platform is raised, the
machine cannot travel on uneven
terrain, unstable surfaces or in
other dangerous conditions.
• Do not operate the machine in
strong or gusty wind, and do not
increase the surface area of the
platform or load. Increasing the
area exposed to the wind will
reduce the stability of the
machine.
• When the machine travels on
uneven ground or surfaces with
gravel, or near holes and steep
TIPPING HAZARD
slopes, maintain a minimum
distance of 0.6m (2ft) and reduce
the speed.
• When on the platform, do not
push and pull objects outside of
it. The maximum lateral force
allowed is: 400N (90lbf).
• Tow the machine only from the tie-
down/lifting points on the chassis.
• Never use the boom or platform to
stabilize or support any objects
outside of the machine.
• Do not change any machine parts
that may affect safety and
stability.
• Do not replace key parts that
affect machine stability with parts
of different weights or
specifications.
• Do not modify or change the
machine without the
manufacturer’s prior written
permission.
• Do not attach an additional device
for placing tools or other
materials on the platform or the
guardrail, otherwise the platform
weight, surface area and load will
be increased.
• Do not place or fasten any
overhanging load on or to any
part of this machine.
• Do not place ladders or
scaffolding on the platform or
against any parts of the machine.
• Do not operate the machine on a
moving or active surface or on a
vehicle. Ensure all tires are in
good condition, the slotted nuts
tightened and the cotter pins
complete.
• Do not use any battery that
weighs less than the original
battery (26kg [57.3lb]), and do not
remove or modify the
counterweight or other parts in
the battery box. The battery not
only provides power, but also
serves as a counterweight, and is
vital to maintaining the stability of
the machine.