Operator Manual Owner manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3121618
• An operator must not accept operating responsibilities until
adequate training has been given by competent and autho-
rized persons.
• Allow only those authorized and qualified personnel to oper-
ate the machine who have demonstrated that they under-
stand the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the
unit.
• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS, and operating instructions on the machine and in this
manual.
• Ensure that the machine is to be used in a manner which is
within the scope of its intended application as determined by
JLG.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emergency
controls and emergency operation of the machine as specified
in this manual.
• Read, understand, and obey all applicable employer, local, and
governmental regulations as they pertain to your utilization
and application of the machine.
Workplace Inspection
• Precautions to avoid all hazards in the work area must be
taken by the user before and during operation of the machine.
• Do not operate or raise the platform from a position on trucks,
trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless the application is approved in writing by JLG.
• Before operation, check work area for overhead hazards such
as electric lines, bridge cranes, and other potential overhead
obstructions.
• Check operating surfaces for holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstruc-
tions, debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards.
• Check the work area for hazardous locations. Do not operate
the machine in hazardous environments unless approved for
that purpose by JLG.
• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support
the maximum tire load indicated on the tire load decals
located on the chassis adjacent to each wheel. Do not travel
on unsupported surfaces.