JLG 500RTS ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 9)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL
This section prescribes the proper and safe practices for
major areas of machine usage which have been divided
into three basic categories: Driving, Operation, and Main-
tenance. In order to promote proper usage of the
machine, it is mandatory that a daily routine be estab-
lished based on the instructions given in this manual. A
maintenance program, using the information provided in
the Service and Maintenance Manual, must also be estab-
lished by a qualified person and must be followed to
ensure that the machine is safe to operate.
The owner/user/operator/lessor/lessee of the machine
should not accept operating responsibility until this man-
ual has been read and operation of the machine, under
the supervision of an experienced and qualified operator,
has been completed. Owner/user/operator/lessor/lessee
must be familiar with Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of ANSI
A92.6 -1999. These sections contain the responsibilities of
the owner, users, operators, lessors and lessees concern-
ing safety, training, inspection, maintenance, application
and operation. If there is a question on application and or
operation, JLG Industries should be consulted
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL PLATFORM
SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
THE MANUFACTURER.
1.2 DRIVING/TOWING/CARRYING
Before driving the machine the user must be familiar with
the drive, steer and stopping characteristics. This is espe-
cially important when driving in close quarters.
The user should be familiar with the driving surface before
driving. The surface should be firm and level and grades
should not exceed the allowable grade for the machine,
25%.
NOTE: Remember that the key to safe and proper usage is
common sense and its careful application.
It is not recommended that this machine be towed, except
in the event of a machine malfunction, a total machine
power failure, or for loading on a truck. Refer to Section 6
for emergency towing procedures.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN
THIS SECTION AND ON MACHINE MAY RESULT IN MACHINE
DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY
VIOLATION.
Carrying or loading the unit should be accomplished
using a forklift vehicle of suitable capacity with the forks
being positioned correctly at the indicated areas on the
machine frame. Refer to Section 4 for lifting information.