SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
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SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
3.1 GENERAL
NOTICE
SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
MACHINE APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE USER AND HIS OPERATING PERSONNEL.
This section provides the necessary information needed to
understand control functions.
3.2 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND
LIMITATIONS
General
A thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and
limitations of the machine is always the first requirement for
any user, regardless of user’s experience with similar types
of equipment.
Placards
Important points to remember during operation are provided
at the control stations by DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
IMPORTANT and INSTRUCTION placards. This information
is placed at various locations for the express purpose of
alerting personnel of potential hazards constituted by the
operating characteristics and load limitations of the machine.
See foreword for definitions of the above placards.
Capacities
Raising platform above the stowed position with or without
any load in platform, is based on the following criteria:
1.
Machine is positioned on a smooth, firm and level sur-
face.
2.
Load is within manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3.
All machine systems are functioning properly.
Stability
This machine, as originally manufactured by JLG and oper-
ated within its rated capacity on a smooth, firm and level sup-
porting surface, provides a stable aerial platform for all
platform positions.
