Skyjack SJ85AJ User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
SJ85AJ
ARTICULATING BOOMS
208932AEA
November 2018
AS

SJ85AJ: 95 400 001 & Above
This manual is based on Serial Number(s):
Please refer to the website (www.skyjack.com) for
other Serial Numbers, most recent Technical Manuals
and USB software.
Original instructions in English.
Parts (North America)
Toll Free: 1-800-965-4626
Toll Free Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Skyjack Australia Pty Ltd.
Unit 1, 35 Honeycomb Drive
Eastern Creek
New South Wales 2766
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Skyjack Brasil
Indaiatuba, SP, Brasil 13347-653
Tel: [phone]
Alameda Júpiter, 710
Loteamento American Park Empresarial
Skyjack Service Center
3451 Swenson Ave. St. Charles,
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-275-9522
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Illinois, 60174 USA
Parts & Service (Europe)
Unit 1 Maes Y Clawdd
Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN UK
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Maesbury Road Industrial Estate

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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.
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 Your 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 ............................................................9
1.2 Major Assemblies .................................................................10
1.2-1 Base ........................................................................10
1.2-2 Turret ........................................................................10
1.2-3 Boom Assembly ...............................................................10
1.2-4 Platform ......................................................................10
1.3 Serial Number Nameplate ...........................................................12
1.4 Responsibility for Maintenance ......................................................12
1.4-1 Operator’s Responsibility for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.4-2 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.4-3 Owner’s Inspections ............................................................12
Section 2 – Operator Safety .................................................13
2.1 Electrocution Hazard ...............................................................13
2.2 Safety Precautions ................................................................14
2.3 Fall Protection ....................................................................16
2.4 Jobsite Inspection .................................................................17
Section 3 – Familiarization ..................................................19
3.1 Component Identication ...........................................................20
3.2 Manual Storage Box ...............................................................21
3.3 Control Functions .................................................................21
3.3-1 Main Power Disconnect Switch ...................................................21
3.3-2 Footswitch ....................................................................21
3.3-3 Base Control Console ...........................................................22
3.3-4 Platform Control Console ........................................................24
3.4 Features and Devices ..............................................................27
3.4-1 Driving Speed .................................................................28
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3.4-2 Driving Direction ...............................................................28
3.4-3 Tilt Switch ....................................................................28
3.4-4 Function Restrictions when Tilted ..................................................28
3.4-5 Platform Load Sensing System ....................................................28
3.4-6 Overload Status ................................................................29
3.4-7 Brake System .................................................................30
3.4-8 Secondary Guarding Electrical (SGE) ...............................................30
3.4-9 Drive Bypass Valve .............................................................31
3.4-10 Differential Lock Switch .........................................................31
3.4-11 Turret Transportation Lock .......................................................31
3.4-12 All Motion Alarm ...............................................................31
3.5 Optional Equipment and Attachments .................................................32
3.5-1 AC Outlet on Platform (If Equipped) ................................................32
3.5-2 Work Light (If Equipped) .........................................................32
3.5-3 Flashing Amber Light (If Equipped) ................................................32
3.6 Emergency Lowering Procedure .....................................................33
3.7 Chassis Tilt Recovery ..............................................................34
3.7-1 Platform Uphill .................................................................34
3.7-2 Platform Downhill ..............................................................34
Section 4 – Pre-operation ..................................................35
4.1 Operator’s Responsibility ...........................................................35
4.2 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2-1 Labels .......................................................................36
4.2-2 Electrical .....................................................................36
4.2-3 Limit Switches .................................................................36
4.2-4 Hydraulic .....................................................................36
4.2-5 Engine Compartment ...........................................................37
4.2-6 Control Compartment ...........................................................39
4.2-7 Base ........................................................................40
4.2-8 Platform Assembly .............................................................42
4.2-9 Boom Assembly ...............................................................43
4.2-10 Optional Equipment/Attachments ..................................................44
4.3 Function Tests ....................................................................45
4.3-1 Test Main Power Disconnect Switch ................................................45
4.3-2 Base Control Console ...........................................................45
4.3-3 Test Base Emergency Stop Button and Base Emergency Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.3-4 Test Start/Function Enable/Emergency Power Switch and All Boom and Platform Functions . . . . 46
4.3-5 Test Platform Self-leveling .......................................................46
4.3-6 Test Platform Capacity Zone Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.3-7 Test Emergency Power ..........................................................47
4.3-8 Test Off/Base/Platform Switch .....................................................48
4.3-9 Platform Control Console ........................................................49

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4.3-10 Test Platform Emergency Stop Button and Platform Emergency Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3-11 Verify Load Sensing Module Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3-12 Test Footswitch and All Boom and Platform Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3-13 Test Platform Capacity Zone Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3-14 Test Secondary Guarding Electrical (SGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3-15 Test Emergency Power ..........................................................52
4.3-16 Test Manual Platform Leveling ....................................................52
4.3-17 Test Steering ..................................................................53
4.3-18 Test Driving Function ............................................................53
4.3-19 Test Brakes ...................................................................53
4.3-20 Test Driving Speed .............................................................54
4.3-21 Test Horn .....................................................................54
4.3-22 Test Differential Lock Switch ......................................................54
4.3-23 Test Oscillating Axles ...........................................................55
4.4 Operator’s Checklist ...............................................................56
Section 5 – Operation ......................................................57
5.1 Start Operation ...................................................................58
5.1-1 To Activate Base Control Console .................................................58
5.1-2 To Rotate Platform Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1-3 To Rotate Turret Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1-4 To Move Jib Up and Down Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1-5 To Move Riser Up and Down Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1-6 To Raise or Lower Main Boom Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1-7 To Extend or Retract Fly Boom Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1-8 To Level Platform Using Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1-9 To Operate Using Emergency Power Switch at Base Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1-10 To Drive Forward or Reverse Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-11 To Steer Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-12 To Move Jib Up and Down Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-13 To Move Riser Up and Down Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-14 To Extend or Retract Fly Boom Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-15 To Level Platform Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-16 To Rotate Platform Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-17 To Raise or Lower Main Boom Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.1-18 To Sound Horn ................................................................61
5.1-19 To Rotate Turret Using Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.1-20 To Operate Using Emergency Power Switch at Platform Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.1-21 To Engage Differential Lock Switch ................................................61
5.1-22 To Disengage Differential Lock Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.1-23 Shutdown Procedure ...........................................................61
5.1-24 Hydraulic Generator (If Equipped) .................................................61

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Section 6 – Additional Procedures ...........................................63
6.1 Winching and Towing Procedures ....................................................63
6.1-1 To Release Brakes Manually ......................................................64
6.2 Refueling Procedure ...............................................................65
6.2-1 Refuelling (Gasoline or Diesel) ....................................................65
6.3 Loading/Unloading ................................................................66
6.3-1 Loading and Tie-down ..........................................................66
6.3-2 Locking the Turret ..............................................................67
6.3-3 Lifting .......................................................................67
Section 7 – Technical Diagrams &
Specications ............................................................69
7.1 Technical Diagrams ................................................................70
7.2 Standard and Optional Features ......................................................72
7.3 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record ...................................................73
7.4 Specications and Features-A .......................................................74
7.5 Specications and Features-B .......................................................75
7.6 Tire/Wheel Specications ...........................................................76
7.7 Maximum Platform Capacities .......................................................76
7.8 Floor Loading Pressure .............................................................76
7.8-1 Locally Concentrated Pressure (LCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7.8-2 Overall Uniform Pressure (OUP) ...................................................77
Section 8 – Labels ........................................................79
8.1 SJ85AJ ..........................................................................80
Section 9 – Skyjack Features ...............................................103

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Section 1 – About Your 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
A mobile device that has an adjustable position
platform supported from ground level by a structure.
1.1-2 Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK Articulating Boom Series (Model
SJ 85AJ) MEWP is designed to transport and raise
personnel, tools and materials to overhead work
areas.
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
7.2 Standard and Optional Features. Operating
instructions for these options (if equipped) are located
in Section 5 – Operation of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact
the SKYJACK Service Department at:
: 61 (0) 28786 3200
: 61 (0) 28786 3222
Include the model and serial number for each
applicable MEWP.
1.1-9 Scope of this Manual
1. This MEWP meets requirements of the
Guideline published by the National Regulators’
Committee on High Risk Plant dated 27 May
2010.
2. Operators are required to conform to national,
state or territorial/provincial and local health and
safety regulations applicable to the operation of
this MEWP.

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Section 1 – About Your Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Major Assemblies
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 SJ85AJ 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 GFI outlet is also located on
the platform.

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

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Section 1 – About Your Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Serial Number Nameplate
1.3 Serial Number Nameplate
The serial number nameplate (refer to Section 8 -
Labels), located at the rear of the MEWP, lists the
following:
▪Model number
▪Serial number
▪Registration number
▪High capacity zone and maximum number of
persons
▪Low capacity zone and maximum number of
persons
▪Maximum wind speed
▪Maximum manual force
▪Voltage
▪Machine weight
▪Drive height
▪Platform height
▪System pressure
▪Lift pressure
▪Maximum wheel load
▪Maximum incline
▪Year of manufacture
▪Model year
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 4.4 Operator’s Checklist,
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 (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 or yearly 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. 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 in this manual.

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Electrocution Hazard Section 2 – Operator Safety
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. Maintain
a Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD) from
energized power lines and parts as listed below. The
operator must allow for the platform to sway, rock or
sag. This MEWP does not provide protection from
contact with or proximity to an electrically charged
conductor.
DANGER
Avoid power lines.
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
AS 2550.10-2006 Requirements
Voltage Range
(Phase to phase)
Minimum Safe Approach
Distance
(Meters)
Without Spotter With Spotter
Up to and including
133KV 6.4 3
Greater than 133KV 10 8
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY
Figure 03 Minimum Safe Approach Distance
DO NOT operate the MEWP near
power lines. Maintain a minimum
safe approach distance (MSAD)
from energized power lines.
DO NOT operate the MEWP
during lightning or storms.
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.
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 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
Skyjack recommends the use of a fall restraint system
to keep an occupant within the connes of the
platform, and thus not expose the occupant to any fall
hazard requiring a fall arrest.
WARNING
Failure to wear personal fall protection equipment
may result in death or serious injury.
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.
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.
▪Do 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.

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Jobsite Inspection Section 2 – Operator Safety
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
▪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
▪wind and weather conditions
▪the presence of unauthorized personnel
▪other possible unsafe conditions
▪electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
conductors

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Notes

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FAMILIARIZATION
Section 3 – Familiarization
WARNING
MEWP Familiarization should be given only to
individuals who are QUALIFIED/COMPETENT and
TRAINED to operate a MEWP.
WARNING
Do not operate this MEWP without proper
authorization and training. Failure to avoid this
hazard could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the operator to read,
completely understand and follow all instructions
and warnings contained in this operating manual
and on the MEWP.
Read and completely understand the operating
manual and all warnings and instruction labels (refer
to Section 8 – Labels) on the MEWP.
Before operating this MEWP, perform the following
tasks:
1. Visual and daily maintenance inspections (refer
to 4.2 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections)
2. Function tests (refer to 4.3 Function Tests)
3. Jobsite inspection (refer to 2.4 Jobsite
Inspection).

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Section 3 – Familiarization Component Identification
FAMILIARIZATION
3.1 Component Identication
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Footswitch
Section 3.3-2
Platform Control
Console
Section 3.3-4
Base Control Console
Section 3.3-3
Manual Box
Section 3.2
Main Power
Disconnect Switch
Section 3.3-1
Drive Bypass Valve
Section 3.4-9
Brake Hand
Pump
Section 3.4-7
Brake Auto Reset
Valve Plunger
Section 3.4-7
Secondary
Guarding
Electrical
Section 3.4-8
Turret Transportation
Lock
Section 3.4-11