JLG M4069 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or
hauling.
• This machine should not be towed, except in the event of
emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unload-
ing. Refer to emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of
tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of ade-
quate capacity.
• Refer to Section 3 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
This sub-section contains general safety precautions which
must be observed during maintenance of this machine. Addi-
tional precautions to be observed during machine mainte-
nance are inserted at the appropriate points in this manual
and in the Service and Maintenance Manual. It is of utmost
importance that maintenance personnel pay strict attention
to these precautions to avoid possible injury to personnel or
damage to the machine or property. A maintenance program
must be established by a qualified person and must be fol-
lowed to ensure that the machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all moving
parts are secured from inadvertent motion prior to per-
forming any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been
fully lowered to the full down position, if possible, or other-
wise supported and restrained from movement with appro-
priate safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses or
fittings while the machine is powered on or when the
hydraulic system is under pressure.
• Always relieve hydraulic pressure
from all hydraulic circuits before
loosening or removing hydraulic
components.
• DO NOT use your hand to check for
leaks. Use a piece of cardboard or
paper to search for leaks. Wear
gloves to help protect hands from
spraying fluid.
• Ensure replacement parts or components are identical or
equivalent to original parts or components.