Operator's Manual Sixth Edition · Second Printing
2 Z-60/34 Part No. 1000209
SAFETY RULES
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines
and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Voltage Minimum Safe
Phase to Phase Approach
Distance
Feet Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV 10 3.1
50KV to 200KV 15 4.6
200KV to 350KV 20 6.1
350KV to 500KV 25 7.6
500KV to 750KV 35 10.7
750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or
in the platform must not touch or operate the
machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding
unless the machine is equipped with the weld line
to platform option and it is properly connected.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity 500 lbs 227 kg
Maximum occupants 2
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will
reduce the rated platform capacity and must be
factored into the total platform load. See the decals
on the options.
Do not raise or extend the boom unless the
machine is on a firm, level surface.
Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the
machine is on a severe slope.
If the tilt alarm sounds:
Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom above
horizontal. Move the machine to a firm, level
surface before raising the platform. If the tilt alarm
sounds when the platform is raised, use extreme
caution to retract the boom and lower the platform.
Do not rotate the boom while lowering. Move the
machine to a firm, level surface before raising the
platform.