JLG 120-SXJ ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3121104 – JLG Lift – 1-5
• Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum distance
of 2 ft. (0.6m) from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstruc-
tions, debris, concealed holes, and other potential
hazards at the ground level.
• Never push or pull the machine or other objects by
telescoping or retracting the boom.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not
tie-off machine to any adjacent structure. Never attach
wire, cable, or any similar items to platform.
• Do not operate the machine when wind conditions
exceed 28 mph (12.5 m/s).
• Do not cover the platform sides or carry large surface-
area items in the platform when operating outdoors.
The addition of such items increases the exposed wind
area of the machine.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized
deck extensions or attachments.
• If boom assembly or platform is caught so that one or
more wheels are off the ground, all persons must be
removed before attempting to free the machine. Use
cranes, forklift trucks, or other appropriate equipment
to stabilize machine and remove personnel.
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating
and ground personnel.
• Keep hands and limbs away from boom assembly dur-
ing operation.
• Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead
when driving. Check clearances above, on sides, and
bottom of platform when lifting or lowering platform.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform
railing.
• Use the boom functions, not the drive function, to posi-
tion the platform close to obstacles.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where
vision is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft. (1.8m)
away from machine during all driving operations.
• Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit
travel speed according to conditions of ground sur-
face, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel,
and other factors causing hazards of collision or injury
to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds.
When driving in high speed, switch to low speed
before stopping. Travel grades in low speed only.
• Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close quar-
ters or when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obsta-
cles from striking or interfering with operating controls
and persons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s pres-
ence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes. Barri-
cade floor area if necessary.
• Avoid operating over ground personnel. Warn person-
nel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised boom or
platform. Position barricades on floor as necessary.
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/
unloading. Refer to the Emergency Procedures sec-
tion of this manual for emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure boom is in the stowed position and the turnta-
ble locked prior to towing, lifting or hauling. The plat-
form must be completely empty of tools.
• When lifting machine, lift only at designated areas of
the machine. Lift with lifting equipment of adequate
capacity.
• Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual
for lifting information.