Manitou 150 AETJ C Operator's Manual

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1 - 4INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGERP REAMBLETHE OPERATOR- Only qualified, authorized personnel can use the platform. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate per-son in the establishment with respect to the use of platform and must be carried permanently by the operator.On the basis of experience, there are a number of possible situations in which operating the platform is contra-indicated. Suchforeseeable abnormal uses, the main ones being listed below, are strictly forbidden.- The foreseeable abnormal behaviour resulting from ordinary neglect, but does not result from any wish to put themachinery to any improper use.- The reflex reactions of a person in the event of a malfunction, incident, fault, etc. during operation of the platform.- Behaviour resulting from application of the "principle of least action" when performing a task.- For certain machines, the foreseeable behaviour of such persons as : apprentices, teenagers, handicapped persons,trainees tempted to drive a platform, operator tempted to operate a truck to win a bet, in competition or for their ownpersonal experience.The person in charge of the equipment must take these criteria into account when assessing whether or not a person will make asuitable driver.OBTAIN INFORMATION ON :- How to behave when there is a fire.- The location of the nearest first aid kit and fire extinguisher.- The emergency telephone numbers for calling (the doctors, ambulance, hospital and fire brigade).THE PLATFORMA - THE PLATFORM'S SUITABILITY FOR USE- MANITOU has ensured that this platform is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defined in this ope-rator's manual, with an overload test coefficient of 1,25 and an operational test coefficient of 1,1, as stipulated in stan-dardised norm EN 280 for MPLP (Mobile Personnel Lifting Platforms).- Before commissioning, the company manager must make sure that the platform is appropriate for the work to be done,and perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).B - ADAPTATING THE PLATFORM TO THE USUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS- In addition to series equipment mounted on your platform, many options are available, such as : flashing light, workingheadlight, etc.Contact your dealer.- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.. Protection against frost (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE : LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).. Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for information).. I.C. engine filtration (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE : FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL IT MEANS :WARNING ! BE CAREFUL ! YOUR SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF THEPLATFORM IS AT RISK.