1-17HYDRAULIC- Make any repairs and fix any leaks, including minor ones, immediately.- Do not attempt to loosen unions, hoses or any hydraulic component with the circuit under pressure.BALANCING VALVE : It is dangerous to change the setting and remove the balancing valves or safety valveswhich may be fitted to your platform cylinders. These operations must only be performed by approved personnel(consult your dealer).Ensure that all consumables and replacement parts are disposed of safety, in an environmentally friendly manner.The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS that can be fitted on your lifting platform are pressurised components; removalof these components and their hoses can be a dangerous operation. It should only be performed by accreditedpersonnel (please contact your dealer).ELECTRICITY- Do not drop metallic items on the battery (between the “Plus” and “Minus terminals”).- Disconnect the battery or batteries before working on the electrical circuit.- The electrical box must only be opened by authorized personnel.WELDING ON THE ACCESS PLATFORM- Disconnect the battery or batteries before welding on the platform.- When carrying out electric welding work on the platform, connect the negative cable from the equipment directly to the part beingwelded, so as to avoid high tension current passing through the alternator or the live ring.- If the platform is equipped with an electronic control unit, disconnect this before starting to weld, to avoid the risk of causingirreparable damage to electronic components.Welding operations on the structure for maintenance or repair operations must only be performed by MANITOU-certified personnel.WASHING THE PLATFORM- Clean the platform or at least the area concerned before any intervention.- Remember to close and lock all accesses to the platform (cowls…).- When cleaning with a pressure washer, avoid the articulation joints, and the electrical components and connections.- If necessary, protect components likely to be damaged, and in particular the electrical components (variable speed drive, charger)and connections and the injection pump from penetration by water, steam or cleaning products.- Dry the electrical components.- Clean the platform of any fuel, oil or grease trace.- Grease the shafts.FOR ANY INTERVENTION OTHER THAN REGULAR MAINTENANCE,CONSULT YOUR DEALER.647382 EN (01/02/2015)