Operator's ManualFourth Edition · First PrintingPart No. 114340 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J • Z-51/30J 11Work Area SafetyDo not place or attach overhanging loads to anypart of this machine.Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform oragainst any part of this machine.Do not transport tools and materials unless they areevenly distributed and can be safely handled byperson(s) in the platform.Do not use the machine on a moving or mobilesurface or vehicle.Be sure all tires are in good condition, air-filled tiresare properly inflated and lug nuts are properlytightened.Do not use the platform controls to free a platformthat is caught, snagged or otherwise preventedfrom normal motion by an adjacent structure. Allpersonnel must be removed from the platformbefore attempting to free the platform using theground controls.Do not push off or pulltoward any object outsideof the platform.Maximum allowablemanual force400 NDo not alter or disable machine components that inany way affect safety and stability.Do not replace items critical to machine stabilitywith items of different weight or specification.Do not replace factory-installed tires with tires ofdifferent specification or ply rating.Z-45/25 and Z-45/25J Narrow Base Models:Do not use air-filled tires. These machines areequipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight andproper counterweight configuration are critical tostability.Z-45/25 and Z-45/25J models equipped withAircraft Protection Package:Do not use air-filled tires. These machines areequipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight andproper counterweight configuration are critical tostability.Do not modify or alter an aerial work platformwithout prior written permission from themanufacturer. Mounting attachments for holdingtools or other materials onto the platform, toeboardsor guard rail system can increase the weight in theplatform and the surface area of the platform or theload.