Skyjack SJ85 AJ User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
SJ85 AJ
ARTICULATING BOOMS
213217AAA
December 2018
ANSI/CSA

This manual is based on Serial Number(s):
SJ85 AJ: A303 000 001 & Above
Original instructions in English.
Please refer to the website (www.skyjack.com)
for contact information, other Serial Numbers,
the most recent Technical Manuals and USB
software.

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The Safety Alert Symbol identies important safety
messages on MEWPs, safety signs in manuals or
elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a procedure essential for
safe operation and which, if not followed, may
result in a malfunction or damage to the MEWP.
Safety Red
indicates
DANGER.
Safety Orange
indicates
WARNING.
Safety Yellow
indicates
CAUTION.
Safety Green
indicates
Emergency
Lowering
Procedure.
Safety Blue
indicates
Safety
Information.
Figure 01 Label legend
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION!
BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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Notes

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Section 1 – About This Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Read and Heed ....................................................................9
1.1-1 Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1-2 Purpose of equipment ...........................................................9
1.1-3 Use of equipment ...............................................................9
1.1-4 Manual .......................................................................9
1.1-5 Operator ......................................................................9
1.1-6 Service policy and warranty .......................................................9
1.1-7 Ownership of machine ...........................................................9
1.1-8 Optional accessories ............................................................9
1.1-9 Scope of this manual ...........................................................10
1.2 Major Assemblies .................................................................11
1.2-1 Base ........................................................................11
1.2-2 Turret ........................................................................11
1.2-3 Boom assembly ...............................................................11
1.2-4 Platform ......................................................................11
1.3 Serial Number Nameplate ...........................................................13
1.4 Responsibility for Maintenance ......................................................13
1.4-1 Operator’s responsibility for maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4-2 Maintenance and inspection schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.4-3 Owner’s inspections ............................................................13
Section 2 – Operator Safety .................................................15
2.1 Electrocution Hazard ...............................................................15
2.2 Safety Precautions ................................................................16
2.3 Fall Protection ....................................................................18
2.4 Jobsite Inspection .................................................................19
Section 3 – Familiarization ..................................................21
3.1 Component Identication ...........................................................22
3.2 Manual Storage Box ...............................................................23
3.3 Control Functions .................................................................23
3.3-1 Main power disconnect switch ....................................................23
3.3-2 Footswitch ....................................................................23
3.3-3 Base control console ...........................................................24
3.3-4 Platform control console .........................................................26
3.4 Features and Devices ..............................................................29
3.4-1 Lowered travel position and elevated travel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table of Contents

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3.4-2 Drive speed ...................................................................30
3.4-3 Drive direction .................................................................30
3.4-5 Tilt switch ....................................................................30
3.4-5 Function restrictions when tilted ...................................................30
3.4-6 Platform load sensing system .....................................................30
3.4-7 Overload status ................................................................31
3.4-8 Brake release system ...........................................................32
3.4-9 Secondary guarding electrical (SGE) ...............................................32
3.4-10 Drive bypass valve .............................................................33
3.4-11 Differential lock switch ..........................................................33
3.4-12 Turret transportation lock ........................................................33
3.4-13 All motion alarm ...............................................................33
3.5 Optional Equipment and Attachments .................................................34
3.5-1 AC outlet on platform (if equipped) ................................................34
3.5-2 Work light (if equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5-3 Flashing amber light (if equipped) .................................................34
3.5-4 Welder (if equipped) ............................................................35
3.5-5 Cold weather start (if equipped) ...................................................35
3.5-6 Arctic weather package (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.5-7 Elevate telematics - access control unit (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 4 – Pre-operation ..................................................39
4.1 Operator’s Responsibility ...........................................................39
4.2 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.2-1 Labels .......................................................................40
4.2-2 Electrical .....................................................................40
4.2-3 Limit switches .................................................................40
4.2-4 Hydraulic .....................................................................40
4.2-5 Engine compartment ............................................................41
4.2-6 Control compartment ...........................................................43
4.2-7 Base ........................................................................44
4.2-8 Platform assembly ..............................................................46
4.2-9 Boom assembly ...............................................................47
4.2-10 Optional equipment/attachments ..................................................48
4.3 Function Tests ....................................................................49
4.3-1 Testing main power disconnect switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3-2 Base control console ...........................................................49
4.3-3 Testing base emergency stop button and base emergency stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3-4 Testing start/function enable/emergency power switch and all boom and platform functions . . . 50
4.3-5 Testing platform self-leveling .....................................................50
4.3-6 Testing platform capacity zone indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.3-7 Testing emergency power ........................................................51
4.3-8 Testing off/base/platform switch ...................................................52

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4.3-9 Testing positive air shutoff (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.3-10 Platform control console .........................................................53
4.3-11 Testing platform emergency stop button and platform emergency stop light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.3-12 Verifying load sensing module self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.3-13 Testing footswitch and all boom and platform functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.3-14 Testing boom lowering cutout switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.3-15 Testing platform capacity zone indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.3-16 Testing secondary guarding electrical (SGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.3-17 Testing engine start/on/off switch ..................................................56
4.3-18 Testing emergency power ........................................................56
4.3-19 Testing manual platform leveling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.3-20 Testing steering ................................................................57
4.3-21 Testing driving function ..........................................................57
4.3-22 Testing brakes .................................................................57
4.3-23 Testing driving speed ...........................................................58
4.3-24 Testing horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.3-25 Testing differential lock switch ....................................................58
4.3-26 Testing oscillating axles .........................................................59
4.4 Operator’s Checklist ...............................................................60
Section 5 – Operation ......................................................61
5.1 Start Operation ...................................................................62
5.1-1 Activating base control console ...................................................62
5.1-2 Rotating platform using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1-3 Rotating turret using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1-4 Moving jib up and down using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1-5 Moving riser up and down using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1-6 Raising or lowering main boom using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1-7 Extending or retracting fly boom using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.1-8 Leveling platform using base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.1-9 Operating using emergency power switch at base control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.1-10 Activating platform control console ................................................63
5.1-11 Driving forward or reverse using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-12 Steering using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-13 Moving jib up and down using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-14 Moving riser up and down using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-15 Extending or retracting fly boom using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-16 Leveling platform using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-17 Rotating platform using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1-18 Raising or lowering main boom using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.1-19 Sounding horn ................................................................65
5.1-20 Rotating turret using platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.1-21 Operating with emergency power switch at platform control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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5.1-22 Engaging differential lock switch ..................................................65
5.1-23 Disengaging differential lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.1-24 Shutdown procedure ...........................................................65
5.1-25 Hydraulic generator (if equipped) ..................................................65
5.1-26 Arctic weather package (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Section 6 – Additional Procedures ...........................................67
6.1 Emergency Lowering Procedure .....................................................67
6.2 Chassis Tilt Recovery ..............................................................68
6.2-1 Platform uphill .................................................................68
6.2-2 Platform downhill ..............................................................68
6.3 Winching and Towing Procedures ....................................................69
6.3-1 Releasing brakes manually .......................................................70
6.4 Refueling Procedure ...............................................................71
6.4-1 Refuelling (gasoline or diesel) ....................................................71
6.4-2 Propane ......................................................................71
6.5 Loading/Unloading ................................................................73
6.5-1 Loading and tie-down ...........................................................73
6.5-2 Locking the turret ..............................................................74
6.5-3 Lifting .......................................................................74
Section 7 – Technical Diagrams &
Specications ............................................................75
7.1 Technical Diagrams ................................................................76
7.2 Standard and Optional Equipment ....................................................79
7.3 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record ...................................................80
7.4 Specications and Features-A .......................................................81
7.5 Specications and Features-B .......................................................82
7.6 Tire/Wheel Specications ...........................................................83
7.7 Maximum Platform Capacities .......................................................83
7.8 Floor Loading Pressure .............................................................83
7.8-1 Locally concentrated pressure (LCP) ...............................................84
7.8-2 Overall uniform pressure (OUP) ...................................................84
Section 8 – Labels ........................................................85
8.1 SJ85 AJ Labels ...................................................................86
8.1-1 Engine side ...................................................................86
8.1-2 Front side ....................................................................91
8.1-3 Control side ...................................................................92
8.1-4 Platform ......................................................................96
8.1-5 Control compartment ...........................................................98
8.1-6 Rear side ....................................................................102
8.1-7 Platform control console ........................................................105
Section 9 – Unique Skyjack Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Section 1 – About This Mobile Elevating
Work Platform (MEWP)
1.1 Read and Heed
Skyjack is continuously improving and expanding
product features on its equipment, therefore,
specications and dimensions are subject to change
without notice.
1.1-1 Mobile elevating work platform
(MEWP) denition
Mobile machine intended for moving persons, tools
and material to working positions, consisting of a work
platform with controls, an extending structure and a
chassis.
1.1-2 Purpose of equipment
The Skyjack SJ85 AJ Articulating Boom MEWP is
designed to move personnel, tools and materials to
working positions.
1.1-3 Use of equipment
The MEWP is a highly maneuverable, mobile work
station. Work platform elevation and elevated driving
must only be done on a rm, level surface. It can be
driven over uneven terrain only when the platform is
fully lowered.
1.1-4 Manual
The operating manual is considered a fundamental
part of the MEWP. It is a very important way to
communicate necessary safety information to users
and operators. A complete and legible copy of this
manual must be kept in the provided weather-resistant
storage compartment on the MEWP at all times.
1.1-5 Operator
The operator must read and completely understand
this operating manual, the safety panel label located
on the platform, the limitations, operating procedures,
operator’s responsibility for maintenance and all other
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the
MEWP.
Compare the labels on the MEWP with the labels
found within this manual. If any labels are damaged or
missing, replace them immediately.
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate a MEWP.
The operator must be familiar with the employer’s
work rules and related government regulations and
be able to demonstrate the ability to understand
and operate this make and model of MEWP in the
presence of a qualied/competent person.
1.1-6 Service policy and warranty
Skyjack warrants each new product to be free of
defective parts and workmanship for the rst 2 years
or 3000 hours, whichever occurs rst. Any defective
part will be replaced or repaired by your local Skyjack
dealer at no charge for parts or labor. In addition,
all products have a 5 year structural warranty.
Contact the Skyjack Service Department for warranty
statement extensions or exclusions.
1.1-7 Ownership of machine
Notify Skyjack of machine ownership. If you have sold
or transferred any machine, promptly notify Skyjack of
new owner’s contact information.
1.1-8 Optional accessories
The Skyjack MEWP is designed to accept a variety of
optional accessories. These are listed under
Section 7.2. Operating instructions for these options (if
equipped) are located in Section 5 of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact
the Skyjack Service Department.
Include the model and serial number for each
applicable MEWP.

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About This Mobile Elevating Work Platform
(MEWP) Continued
1.1-9 Scope of this manual
1. This manual applies to the ANSI/SAIA and CSA
versions of the Articulating Boom MEWP models
listed in Section 7.2.
▪Equipment identied with “ANSI” meets the
ANSI/SAIA A92.20:2018 standard.
▪Equipment identied with “CSA” meets the
CSA B354.6:2017 standard.
2. CSA (Canada)
▪Operators are required to conform to national,
territorial/provincial and local health and safety
regulations applicable to the operation of this
MEWP.
3. ANSI/SAIA (United States)
▪Operators are required by the current
ANSI/SAIA A92.22:2018 standards to read and
understand their responsibilities in this manual
and the manual of responsibilities before they
use or operate this MEWP.

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Major Assemblies Section 1 – About This Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
1.2 Major Assemblies
The MEWP consists of four major assemblies: the
base, turret, boom assembly and platform. Refer to
Figure 02.
1.2-1 Base
The base is a rigid one-piece weldment. The rear
axle is hydraulic motor-driven and has spring-
applied, hydraulically released brakes. The front axle
is steerable by a hydraulic cylinder and has spring-
applied, hydraulically released brakes. The rear axle is
coupled to the front axle by a drive shaft.
1.2-2 Turret
The turret rotates 360 degrees continuously. Upon
the turret are two compartments. One compartment
contains the engine, hydraulic pumps, battery and
swing drive. The other compartment contains the
base control console, main hydraulic manifold,
function valves, hydraulic and fuel tanks.
1.2-3 Boom assembly
The boom assembly consists of the riser, telescoping
y and main boom assembly. The riser is mounted
on the turret with the main boom attached to the
riser. The riser mechanism uses two double-acting
hydraulic cylinders with holding valves to control
vertical movement. The SJ85 AJ model is equipped
with a jib, controlled by a double-acting hydraulic
cylinder.
1.2-4 Platform
The platform is constructed of a skid-resistant deck
surface allowing visibility through the deck and a
high tubular steel railing system with mid rails and
toe boards. The platform can be entered through a
tri-entry drop bar or an optional swing gate at the
side of the railing system. The platform can be rotated
in either direction. An AC outlet is also located on the
platform.

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Section 1 – About This Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Major Assemblies
Figure 02 Major assemblies
Platform Jib
Base/Chassis
Wheels
Turret
Boom assembly
Riser
Fly boom
Main boom

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Serial Number Nameplate Section 1 – About This Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
1.3 Serial Number Nameplate
The serial number nameplate (refer to
Section 8), located at the rear of the MEWP, lists the
following:
▪Model number
▪Type
▪Group
▪Serial number
▪High capacity zone and low capacity zone
▪Capacity and maximum number of persons
▪Maximum work platform height
▪Maximum wind speed
▪Maximum manual force
▪Machine weight
▪Voltage
▪Maximum incline
▪System pressure
▪Lift pressure
▪Model year
▪Year of manufacture
1.4 Responsibility for
Maintenance
1.4-1 Operator’s responsibility for
maintenance
WARNING
Maintenance must be performed by trained and
qualied/competent personnel who are familiar
with mechanical procedures.
Death or serious injury could result from the use of
a MEWP that is not properly maintained or kept in
good working condition.
The operator must be sure that the MEWP has been
properly maintained and inspected before using it.
The operator must perform all the daily inspections
and function tests found in Section 4.4, even if
the operator is not directly responsible for the
maintenance of this MEWP.
1.4-2 Maintenance and inspection
schedule
Refer to service manual for frequent/periodic (every 3
months or 150 hours) and annual inspection details.
The actual operating environment of the MEWP may
affect the maintenance schedule.
WARNING
Use original or manufacturer-approved parts and
components for the MEWP.
NOTE
Refer to Skyjack’s website www.skyjack.com
for the latest service bulletins prior to performing
frequent/periodic or annual inspections.
1.4-3 Owner’s inspections
It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange daily,
quarterly (or 150 hours) and annual inspections of the
MEWP. Refer to the service manual for recommended
maintenance and inspection areas and intervals. A
record of annual inspection is kept on a label located
close to the base control console on the cowling (refer
to Section 7.3).

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Section 2 – Operator Safety
WARNING
Failure to comply with your required
responsibilities in the use and operation of the
MEWP could result in death or serious injury.
A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed
that most accidents are caused by the failure of the
operator to follow simple and fundamental safety rules
and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance
against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this
MEWP is mandatory. The following pages of this
manual should be read and understood completely
before operating the MEWP.
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing
when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate
safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet
and body.
Any modications from the original design are strictly
forbidden without written permission from Skyjack.
2.1 Electrocution Hazard
This MEWP is not electrically insulated. Use extreme
caution around high-voltage overhead power lines
and parts. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach
Distance (MSAD) of 10 ft from sources of power (refer
to Figure 03). If the work requires to be closer than
10 ft, stop and consult a qualied person with respect
to electrical transmission and distribution to have
appropriate measures taken.
Adhere to all the federal/national, state/provincial, or
local safety regulations for your own protection.
No part of the MEWP or payload must be brought
closer to any energized overhead electrical conductor
with a nominal phase voltage rating as specied in
Figure 03.
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Voltage Range Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
≤ 50 KVA 3 m (10 ft)
> 50 KVA
Stop and consult a qualied
person with respect to
electrical transmission
and distribution to have
appropriate measures taken
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY
Figure 03 Minimum safe approach distance
DANGER
Never approach any power line with any part of
the MEWP. Use extreme caution—contact from any
power line can cause serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT
Always assume the electrical power sources and
overhead lines are energized.
MAINTAIN a minimum safe
approach distance from sources
of high-voltage power.
DO NOT operate the MEWP
during lightning or storms. Take
into account the effects of weather
(e.g., wind, rain and snow) on the
safe operation of the MEWP.
WARNING
Do not use the MEWP as a ground for welding.

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Section 2 – Operator Safety Safety Precautions
2.2 Safety Precautions
Know and understand the safety precautions before
going on to next section.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety precautions
could result in tip over, falling, crushing, or other
hazards leading to death or serious injury.
KNOW all national, state or territorial/provincial and
local rules which apply to your MEWP and jobsite.
TURN main power disconnect switch off when
leaving the MEWP unattended. Remove the key to
prevent unauthorized use of the MEWP.
WEAR all the protective clothing and personal safety
devices issued to you or called for by job conditions.
DO NOT wear loose clothing,
dangling neckties, scarves, rings,
wristwatches or other jewelry
while operating this MEWP.
AVOID entanglement with ropes,
cords or hoses.
AVOID falling. Stay within the
boundaries of the guardrails.
Maintain rm footing on the
platform oor at all times while
working thereon.
ENSURE all occupants wear personal fall protection
equipment.
DO NOT raise the MEWP or
operate elevated in windy or
gusty conditions that exceed the
limits specied in Section 7.7.
DO NOT increase the lateral
surface area of the platform.
Increasing the area exposed to
the wind will decrease MEWP
stability. Avoid tenting.
DO NOT elevate the MEWP if it is not on a rm, level
surface.
ENSURE ground condition assessment considers
subsurface voids such as cellars, basements, culverts,
and pipes.
DO NOT drive elevated near
depressions or holes of any type,
loading docks, debris, drop-offs
and surfaces that may affect the
stability of the MEWP.
DO NOT elevate or drive
elevated on a slope. Elevated
driving must be done on a rm,
level surface.
If operation in areas
with holes or drop-offs
is absolutely necessary,
elevated driving shall not be
allowed. Position the MEWP
horizontally only with the platform
fully lowered. After ensuring
that all 4 wheels or outriggers
(if equipped) have contact with
a rm, level surface, the MEWP
can be elevated. After elevation,
the drive function must not be
activated.
DO NOT drive elevated on a
soft or uneven surface.

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Safety Precautions Section 2 – Operator Safety
DO NOT ascend or descend a
grade steeper than 45% (4WD).
Boom elevated driving must only
be done on rm, level surfaces.
DO NOT operate an MEWP
that has ladders, scaffolding or
other devices mounted on it to
increase its size or work height. It
is prohibited.
DO NOT exert horizontal
(manual) force on MEWP that
exceeds the limits specied in
Section 7.7.
DO NOT use the MEWP as a
crane. It is prohibited.
DO NOT climb on boom arm
assembly. It is prohibited.
DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
AVOID overhead obstructions.
Be aware of overhead
obstructions or other possible
hazards around MEWP when
lifting or driving.
AVOID crushing hazards. Be
aware of crushing hazards when
lifting or driving. Keep all body
parts inside the MEWP.
BE AWARE of blind spots
when operating the MEWP.
ENSURE that there are no
personnel or obstructions in the
path of travel, including blind
spots.
DO NOT lower the platform
unless the area below is clear of
personnel and obstructions.
DO NOT use boom to push,
pull other objects or to lift the
chassis.
DO NOT raise the MEWP while
it is on a truck, forklift or other
device or vehicle.
STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.
DO NOT use with improperly
inated/damaged tires or wheels.
Refer to Section 4.2-7: Wheel/Tire
Assembly.
DO NOT alter or disable limit
switches or other safety devices.

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Section 2 – Operator Safety Fall Protection
DO NOT use the MEWP without guardrails, locking
pins and the entry gate/drop bar in place.
DO NOT exceed the rated
capacity of the MEWP.
DO NOT distribute load
unevenly.
DO NOT use the MEWP under
inuence of alcohol or drugs,
or if operator’s performance is
impaired by a medical condition,
the inuence of prescription or
over the counter drugs, or fatigue.
DO NOT attempt to free a snagged platform with
lower controls until personnel are removed from the
platform.
DO NOT position the MEWP against another object
to steady the platform.
DO NOT operate on slippery surfaces not capable
of providing adequate traction to stop, drive or steer
the MEWP.
DO NOT place materials on the guardrails or
materials that exceed the connes of the guardrails
unless approved by Skyjack.
DO NOT operate if MEWP is not
working properly or if any parts
are damaged or worn.
DO NOT leave MEWP
unattended with key in key
switch.
2.3 Fall Protection
All occupants of this machine must wear Personal
Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) at all times. The
guardrail system of the MEWP is the primary fall
protection for the occupant(s) of the machine.
WARNING
Failure to wear personal fall protection equipment
may result in death or serious injury.
Use Personal Fall Protection Equipment with a short
lanyard in order to minimize the risk of ejection of an
occupant from the platform.
All personal fall protection equipment must comply
with applicable governmental regulations and must
be inspected and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
All personal fall protection equipment must be
attached only to approved anchorage points within
the platform of the MEWP.

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Jobsite Inspection Section 2 – Operator Safety
WARNING
Entering and exiting the MEWP should only be
done using the three points of contact.
▪Use only equipped access openings.
▪Enter and exit only when the MEWP is in the
fully retracted position.
▪Use three points of contact to enter and exit the
platform. Enter and exit the platform from the
ground only. Face the MEWP when entering or
exiting the platform.
▪Three points of contact means that two hands
and one foot or one hand and two feet are in
contact with the MEWP or the ground at all times
during entering and exiting.
WARNING
An operator should not use any MEWP that:
▪does not appear to be working properly.
▪has been damaged or appears to have worn
or missing parts.
▪has alterations or modications not approved
by the manufacturer.
▪has safety devices which have been altered or
disabled.
▪has been tagged or locked out for non-use or
repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could result in death
or serious injury.
2.4 Jobsite Inspection
Ensure operating environment (i.e. operating
temperature, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
and hazardous location rating) is suitable to MEWP
specications (refer to Section 7.5).
Be sure to follow all local, provincial/territorial/state
and national regulations related to operating the
MEWP. Do not use MEWP in hazardous locations.
Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to
operating the MEWP to identify potential hazards in
your work area.
Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take
appropriate actions to avoid collision.
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a job
site inspection and avoid the following hazardous
situations:
▪holes or drop-offs
▪slopes
▪ditches or soft lls
▪oor obstructions, bumps or debris
▪overhead obstructions
▪electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
conductors
▪hazardous locations
▪inadequate surface support to withstand all load
forces imposed by the MEWP (refer to
Section 7.8)
▪wind and weather conditions
▪the presence of unauthorized personnel
▪the presence of other mobile equipment
▪trafc hazards
▪other possible unsafe conditions

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Notes