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Safety Practices
1.6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Following are general safety statements to consider before
performing maintenance procedures on the telehandler.
Additional statements related to specific tasks and
procedures are located throughout this manual and are
listed prior to any work instructions to provide safety
information before the potential of a hazard occurs.
For all safety messages, carefully read, understand and
follow the instructions before proceeding.
1.6.1 Personal Hazards
PERSONAL SAFETY GEAR: Wear all the protective
clothing and personal safety gear necessary to perform
the job safely. This might include heavy gloves, safety
glasses or goggles, filter mask or respirator, safety shoes
or a hard hat.
LIFTING: NEVER lift a heavy object without the help of at
least one assistant or a suitable sling and hoist.
1.6.2 Equipment Hazards
LIFTING OF EQUIPMENT: Before using any lifting
equipment (chains, slings, brackets, hooks, etc.), verify
that it is of the proper capacity, in good working order, and
is properly attached.
NEVER stand or otherwise become positioned under a
suspended load or under raised equipment. The load or
equipment could fall or tip.
DO NOT use a hoist, jack or jack stands only to support
equipment. Always support equipment with the proper
capacity blocks or stands properly rated for the load.
HAND TOOLS: Always use the proper tool for the job;
keep tools clean and in good working order, and use
special service tools only as recommended.
1.6.3 General Hazards
SOLVENTS: Only use approved solvents that are known
to be safe for use.
HOUSEKEEPING: Keep the work area and operator’s
cab clean, and remove all hazards (debris, oil, tools, etc.).
FIRST AID: Immediately clean, dress and report all injuries
(cuts, abrasions, burns, etc.), no matter how minor the
injury may seem. Know the location of a First Aid Kit, and
know how to use it.
CLEANLINESS: Wear eye protection, and clean all
components with a high-pressure or steam cleaner
before attempting service.
When removing hydraulic components, plug hose ends
and connections to prevent excess leakage and
contamination. Place a suitable catch basin beneath the
machine to capture fluid run-off.
It is good practice to avoid pressure-washing electrical/
electronic components. In the event pressure-washing
the machine is needed, ensure the machine is shut down
before pressure-washing. Should pressure-washing be
utilized to wash areas containing electrical/electronic
components, JLG recommends a maximum pressure of
750 psi (52 bar) at a minimum distance of 12 in. (30,5 cm)
away from these components. If electrical/electronic
components are sprayed, spraying must not be direct and
for brief time periods to avoid heavy saturation,
Check and obey all Federal, State and/or Local
regulations regarding waste storage, disposal and
recycling.