Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second PrintingWork Area Safety14 TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GTWork Area SafetyPersonal Fall ProtectionPersonal fall protection equipment (PFPE) isrequired when operating this machine.Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness inaccordance with governmental regulations. Attachthe lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.Operators must comply with employer, job site andgovernmental rules regarding the use of personalprotective equipment.All PFPE must comply with applicablegovernmental regulations, and must be inspectedand used in accordance with the PFPEmanufacturer’s instructions.Electrocution HazardsThis machine is not electrically insulated and willnot provide protection from contact with orproximity to electrical current.Obey all local and governmental regulationsregarding required clearance from electrical powerlines. At a minimum, the required clearancecontained in the chart below must be followed.Line Voltage Required Clearance0 to 50KV 10 ft 3.05 m>50 to 200KV 15 ft 4.60 m>200 to 350KV 20 ft 6.10 m>350 to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m>500 to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m>750 to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 mover 1000KV see belowFor power lines over 1000kV, the minimumclearance distance must be established by theutility owner or operator or by a registeredprofessional engineer who is a qualified personwith respect to electrical power transmission anddistribution.Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway orsag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.Do not operate the machine during lightning orstorms.Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.Keep away from the machine if it contactsenergized power lines. Personnel on the ground orin the platform must not touch or operate themachine until energized power lines are shut off.Do not operate an AC powered machine or a DCbattery charger unless using a 3-wire groundedextension cord connected to a grounded AC circuit.Do not alter or disable 3-wire grounded plugs.Tip-over HazardsOccupants, equipment and materials shall notexceed the maximum platform capacity.Maximum platform capacity without optionalplatform rotateANSI/CSA models - 2 occupantsCE models - 2 occupants500 lbs440 lbs227 kg200 kgMaximum platform capacity with optional platformrotateANSI/CSA models - 2 occupantsCE models - 2 occupant500 lbs440 lbs227 kg200 kg