Skyjack SJ85 AJ Articulating Boom Lift

Safety Information

SJ85 AJ Articulating Boom Lift

Section 2 – Operator Safety

WARNING

Failure to comply with your required responsibilities in the use and operation of the MEWP could result in death or serious injury!

A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed that most accidents are caused by the failure of the operator to follow simple and fundamental safety rules
and precautions.

You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this MEWP is mandatory. The following pages of this
manual should be read and understood completely before operating the MEWP.

Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body.

Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from Skyjack.

2.1 Electrocution Hazard

This MEWP is not electrically insulated. Use extreme caution around high-voltage overhead power lines and parts. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD) of 10 ft from sources of power (refer to Figure 03). If the work requires to be closer than 10 ft, stop and consult a qualified person with respect to electrical transmission and distribution to have appropriate measures taken.

Adhere to all the federal/national, state/provincial, or local safety regulations for your own protection.

No part of the MEWP or payload must be brought closer to any energized overhead electrical conductor with a nominal phase voltage rating as specified in
Figure 03

Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Voltage Range Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
≤ 50 KVA 3 m (10 ft)
> 50 KVA Stop and consult a qua person with respect
to electrical transmission and distribution
to have appropriate measures taken

FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

Figure 03 Minimum safe approach distance

DANGER
Never approach any power line with any part of the MEWP. Use extreme caution--contact from any power line can cause serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT
Always assume the electrical power sources and overhead lines are energized.

MAINTAIN a minimum safe approach distance from sources of high-voltage power.

DO NOT operate the MEWP during lightning or storms. Take into account the effects of weather (e.g., wind, rain and snow) on the safe operation of the MEWP.

WARNING
Do not use the MEWP as a ground for welding.

2.2 Safety Precautions

Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.

WARNING

Failure to heed the following safety precautions could result in tip over, falling, crushing, or other hazards leading to death or serious injury.

KNOW all national, state or territorial/provincial and local rules which apply to your MEWP and jobsite.

DISCONNECT and lock out main power connector on either the left or right side of the MEWP when leaving the MEWP unattended to prevent unauthorized use.

WEAR all the protective clothing and personal safety devices issued to you or called for by job conditions.

DO NOT wear loose clothing, dangling neckties, scarves, rings,
wristwatches or other jewelry while operating this MEWP.

AVOID entanglement with ropes, cords or hoses.

AVOID falling. Stay within the boundaries of the guardrails.
Maintain firm footing on the platform floor at all times while working thereon.

ENSURE all occupants wear personal fall protection equipment.

DO NOT raise the MEWP or operate elevated in windy or gusty conditions that exceed the limits specified in Section 7.7

DO NOT increase the lateral surface area of the platform.
Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease MEWP stability. Avoid tenting.

DO NOT elevate the MEWP if it is not on a firm, level surface.

ENSURE ground condition assessment considers subsurface voids such as cellars, basements, culverts, and pipes.

DO NOT drive elevated near depressions or holes of any type, loading docks, debris, drop-offs and surfaces that may affect the stability of the MEWP.

DO NOT elevate or drive elevated on a slope. Elevated driving must be done on a firm, level surface.

If operation in areas with holes or drop-offs is absolutely necessary,
elevated driving shall not be allowed. Position the MEWP horizontally only with the platform fully lowered. After ensuring that all 4 wheels or outriggers
(if equipped) have contact with a firm, level surface, the MEWP can be elevated. After elevation, the drive function must not be activated.

DO NOT drive elevated on a soft or uneven surface.

DO NOT ascend or descend a grade steeper than 35%. Boom elevated driving must only be done on firm, level surfaces.

DO NOT operate an MEWP that has ladders, scaffolding or other devices mounted on it to increase its size or work height. It is prohibited.

DO NOT exert horizontal (manual) force on MEWP that exceeds the limits specified in Section 7.7.

DO NOT use the MEWP as a crane. It is prohibited.

DO NOT climb on boom arm assembly. It is prohibited.

DO NOT sit, stand or climb on the guardrails. It is prohibited.

AVOID overhead obstructions. Be aware of overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around MEWP when lifting or driving.

AVOID crushing hazards. Be aware of crushing hazards when lifting or driving. Keep all body parts inside the MEWP.

BE AWARE of blind spots when operating the MEWP.

ENSURE that there are no personnel or obstructions in the path of travel, including blind spots.

DO NOT lower the platform unless the area below is clear of personnel and obstructions.

DO NOT use boom to push, pull other objects or to lift the chassis.

DO NOT raise the MEWP while it is on a truck, forklift or other device or vehicle.

STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.

DO NOT use with improperly inflated/damaged tires or wheels.
Refer to Section 4.2-5: Wheel/Tire Assembly.

DO NOT alter or disable limit switches or other safety devices

DO NOT use the MEWP without guardrails, locking pins and the entry gate/drop bar in place.

DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the MEWP.

DO NOT distribute load unevenly.

DO NOT use the MEWP under influence of alcohol or drugs, or if operator’s performance is impaired by a medical condition, the influence of prescription or
over the counter drugs, or fatigue.

DO NOT attempt to free a snagged platform with lower controls until personnel are removed from the platform.

DO NOT position the MEWP against another object to steady the platform.

DO NOT operate on slippery surfaces not capable of providing adequate traction to stop, drive or steer the MEWP.

DO NOT place materials on the guardrails or materials that exceed the confines of the guardrails unless approved by Skyjack.

DO NOT operate if MEWP is not working properly or if any parts are damaged or worn.

DO NOT leave MEWP unattended with key in key switch.

2.3 Fall Protection

All occupants of this machine must wear Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) at all times. The guardrail system of the MEWP is the primary fall
protection for the occupant(s) of the machine.

WARNING

Failure to wear personal fall protection equipment may result in death or serious injury.

Use Personal Fall Protection Equipment with a short lanyard in order to minimize the risk of ejection of an occupant from the platform.

All personal fall protection equipment must comply with applicable governmental regulations and must be inspected and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

All personal fall protection equipment must be attached only to approved anchorage points within the platform of the MEWP.

WARNING

Entering and exiting the MEWP should only be done using the three points of contact.

▪ Use only equipped access openings.
▪ Enter and exit only when the MEWP is in the fully retracted position.
▪ Use three points of contact to enter and exit the platform. Enter and exit the platform from the ground only. Face the MEWP when entering or exiting the platform.
▪ Three points of contact means that two hands and one foot or one hand and two feet are in contact with the MEWP or the ground at all times during entering and exiting.

WARNING
An operator should not use any MEWP that:
▪ does not appear to be working properly.
▪ has been damaged or appears to have worn or missing parts.
▪ has alterations or modifications not approved by the manufacturer.
▪ has safety devices which have been altered or disabled.
▪ has been tagged or locked out for non-use or repair.

Failure to avoid these hazards could result in death or serious injury.

2.4 Jobsite Inspection

Ensure operating environment (i.e. operating temperature, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and hazardous location rating) is suitable to MEWP
specifications (refer to Section 7.5).

Be sure to follow all local, provincial/territorial/state and national regulations related to operating the MEWP. Do not use MEWP in hazardous locations.

Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to operating the MEWP to identify potential hazards in your work area.

Be aware of moving equipment in the area. Take appropriate actions to avoid collision.

It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a job site inspection and avoid the following hazardous situations:

▪ holes or drop-offs
▪ slopes
▪ ditches or soft fills
▪ floor obstructions, bumps or debris
▪ overhead obstructions
▪ electrical cords, hoses and high voltage conductors
▪ hazardous locations
▪ inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the MEWP (refer to Section 7.8)
▪ wind and weather conditions
▪ the presence of unauthorized personnel
▪ the presence of other mobile equipment
▪ traffic hazards
▪ other possible unsafe conditions