JLG 400CRT ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 10)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3121110
• Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced
and maintained according to the maintenance and
inspection requirements as specified in the machine’s
Service and Maintenance Manual.
• Ensure all safety devices are operating properly. Modi-
fication of these devices is a safety violation.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLAT-
FORM SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMIS-
SION FROM THE MANUFACTURER
• Do not operate any machine on which the safety or
instruction placards or decals are missing or illegible.
• Check the machine for modifications to original com-
ponents. Ensure that any modifications have been
approved by JLG.
• Avoid accumulation of debris on platform deck. Keep
mud, oil, grease, and other slippery substances from
footwear and platform deck.
1.3 OPERATION
General
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than
positioning personnel, their tools, and equipment.
• Before operation, the user must be familiar with the
machine capabilities and operating characteristics of
all functions.
• Never operate a malfunctioning machine. If a malfunc-
tion occurs, shut down the machine. Remove the unit
from service and notify the proper authorities.
• Do not remove, modify, or disable any safety devices.
• Never slam a control switch or lever through neutral to
an opposite direction. Always return switch to neutral
and stop before moving the switch to the next function.
Operate controls with slow and even pressure.
• Hydraulic cylinders should never be left at end of travel
(fully extended or fully retracted) before shutdown or
for long periods of time. Always “bump” control in
opposite direction slightly when function reaches end
of travel. This applies both to machines in operation or
in the stowed position.
• Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the
machine from the ground with personnel in the plat-
form, except in an emergency.
• Do not carry materials directly on platform railing
unless approved by JLG.
• When two or more persons are in the platform, the
operator shall be responsible for all machine opera-
tions.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed
and never left hanging by their cord from the platform
work area.
• Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by pushing
or pulling except by pulling at the chassis tie-down
lugs.
• Stow scissor arm assembly and shut off all power
before leaving machine.
Trip and Fall Hazards
• JLG Industries, Inc. recommends that all persons in the
platform wear a full body harness with a lanyard
attached to an authorized lanyard anchorage point
while operating this machine. For further information
regarding fall protection requirements on JLG prod-
ucts, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
• Prior to operation, ensure all gates are fastened and
secured in their proper position. Identify the desig-
nated lanyard anchorage point(s) at the platform and
securely attach the lanyard. Attach only one (1) lanyard
per lanyard anchorage point.
• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at
all times. Never position ladders, boxes, steps, planks,
or similar items on unit to provide additional reach for
any purpose.
• Never use the scissor arm assembly to gain access to
or leave the platform.