HR SeriesOperating & Safety InstructionsEnglish/USA – 11/09Original Instructions31.3 SCOPEThese operating instructions contain all the necessary information required to allow the safe operationof any Niftylift Height Rider 21 Hybrid (SP64 Hybrid 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.1.4 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 223456 Fax: +44 (0) 1908 312733Niftylift Inc, 32 Concourse Way, Greer, SC 29651 USATel: +01 864 968 8881 Fax: +01 864 968 8836Nifty Pty Ltd, 11 Kennington Drive, Tomago, NSW 2322, AustraliaTel: +61 (0) 2 4964 9765 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4964 9714Driven from the platform, the Niftylift Height Rider 21 (SP64) Hybrid is an extremely versatile articulatedboom platform of unique and simple design. It is capable of placing two men and their tools up to aheight of 21.20m (69ft 2in) or an outreach of 13.20m (43ft 4in).The compact narrow base and tight turning circle, powered slew, up and over capability, goodoutreach, combined with sensitive controls, ensure 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.The Niftylift Height Rider 21 Hybrid provides a fast, safe, cost effective method of access, both insideand out, for a multitude of applications where overhead working is required. It operates from eitherbattery or diesel power via an electric motor or diesel engine, both of which are coupled to a singlehydraulic pump.Models include the followingDE: - BI-ENERGY (DIESEL & BATTERY)