Height Rider/SP SeriesOperating & Safety InstructionsEnglish/USA – 03/10Original instructions31.2 SCOPEThese operating instructions contain all the necessary information required to allow the safe operationof any Niftylift Height Rider 17 Hybrid (SP50 in the USA), powered by diesel (D) and DC electric (E).For further technical information, circuit diagrams and specific instructions for all maintenance whichmay need to be carried out by specialist trained personnel, see the associated Workshop and Partsmanual for your model of Niftylift Height Rider.1.3 INTRODUCING THE HEIGHT RIDER SELF-PROPELLED (SP) SERIESPlease note at the time of going to press all information, illustrations, details and descriptions containedherein are valid. Niftylift reserves the right to change, modify or improve its products without anyobligations to install them on previously manufactured machines.If, after reading this manual you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.Niftylift Ltd, Fingle Drive, Stonebridge, Milton Keynes MK13 0ER, Great BritainTel: +44 (0) 1908 223456Fax: +44 (0) 1908 312733Niftylift Inc, 32 Concourse Way, Greer, SC 29651 USATel: +01 864 968 8881Fax: +01 864 968 8836Nifty Pty Ltd, 265 King Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300, AustraliaTel: +61 (0) 2 4929 6700Fax: +61 (0) 2 4925 2570Driven from the platform, the Niftylift Height Rider 17 (SP50) Hybrid is an extremely versatile articulatedboom platform of unique and simple design. The HR17 can place two men and their tools at a height of17.00m (55ft 10in) or an outreach of 8.80m (29ft).The booms are mounted via a 360o powered swing mechanism onto a compact narrow base with atight turning circle that ensures excellent manoeuvrability and maximum efficiency.High traction tyres and powerful hydraulic wheel motors give unsurpassed performance with the optionof fast drive speed when the booms are in the stowed position. Automatic braking and audible alarmsactivated by a four degree tilt sensor help to prevent the operator from working on unsafe terrain whilstelevated.A digital control system gives smooth, reliable movement of the platform and maximum reliability in theharshest environments.Models include the following:DE: - BI-ENERGY (DIESEL & BATTERY)