Upright SL26 Manual Del Operador página 5

Raising and Lowering The Platform
1. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. While holding the Control Lever so the Interlock
Lever is depressed, push the Control Lever
slowly to UP to raise the platform. Pushing the
Control Lever farther increases the lift speed.
3. When the work task is completed, position the
Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT and lower the platform
by pulling back on the Control Lever until the
platform is fully lowered.
Travel With Work Platform Elevated
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm and
level surfaces.
Note: The Work Platform will travel at reduced
speed when in the elevated position. SL30
Models will only drive while elevated when the
Platform is below 8m (26 ft.) in height.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons, ob-
structions, holes and drop-offs, is level and
capable of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
3. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE
position.
4. Push the Control Lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE for the desired direction of travel.
Note: If the machine quits driving and the Tilt
Alarm sounds, immediately lower the platform
and move the machine to a level location before
re-elevating the platform.
Emergency Lowering
Note: The Emergency Lowering Switch is
located on the left hand side of the chassis
through the cutout in the Control Module cover.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by push-
ing down on the Emergency Lowering Switch.
2. Once the platform is fully lowered, release the
switch to close the Emergency Lowering Valve.
The platform will not elevate if the Emergency
Lowering Valve has not been closed.
After Use Each Day
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably
under cover, secure against vandals, children
or unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Key Switch to OFF and remove the
key to prevent unauthorized operation.
Parking Brake Release (Figure 3)
Perform the following only when the machine will
not operate under its own power and it is neces-
sary to move the machine or when towing the
machine up a grade or winchng onto a trailer to
transport.
1. Close the needle valve by turning the knob
clockwise.
2. Pump the Brake Release Pump until the Parking
Brakes release and the wheels can be turned.
3. The machine will now roll when pushed or
pulled.
4. Be sure to open the needle valve and verify
that the Parking Brakes have engaged before
the machine is operated.
Never operate work platform with the
Parking Brakes inoperative. Serious injury
or damage could result.
Never tow faster than .3 m/sec (1 ft./sec.).
Needle Valve
Figure 3: Brake Release Pump
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Pump