SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and operating instructions on the machine
and in this manual.
• Use the machine in a manner which is within the scope of
its intended application set by JLG.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emer-
gency 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
operation of the machine.
Workplace Inspection
• The operator is to take safety measures to avoid all haz-
ards in the work area prior to machine operation.
• Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trail-
ers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless approved in writing by JLG.
• Do not operate the machine in hazardous environments
unless approved for that purpose by JLG.
• Be sure that the ground conditions are able to support the
maximum load shown on the decals located on the
machine.
• This machine can be operated in temperatures of 0
o
F to
104
o
F (-20
o
C to 40
o
C). Consult JLG for operation out-
side this range.
Machine Inspection
• Before machine operation, perform inspections and func-
tional checks. Refer to Section 2 of this manual for
detailed instructions.
• Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and
maintained according to requirements specified in the
Service and Maintenance Manual.
• Be sure the footswitch and all other safety devices are
operating properly. Modification of these devices is a
safety violation.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM
SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANU-
FACTURER
• Do not operate any machine on which safety or instruction
placards or decals are missing or illegible.
• Avoid any buildup of debris on the platform floor. Keep
mud, oil, grease, and other slippery substances from foot-
wear and platform floor.
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