JLG 800A_AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 70)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-8 – JLG Lift – 3121209
4.7 PLATFORM
Loading From Ground Level
1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. If total load (personnel, tools and supplies) is less then
rated capacity, distribute load uniformly on platform floor
and proceed to work position.
Loading From Positions Above Ground Level
Before loading weight to platform above ground level:
1. Determine what the total rated capacity weight will be
after additional weight is loaded (personnel, tools and
supplies).
2. If total weight in platform will be less then rated capacity,
proceed with distributing weight uniformly on platform
floor.
Platform Level Adjustment
1. Leveling UP. Depress footswitch To raise platform, posi-
tion PLATFORM LEVEL control switch UP and hold until
platform is level.
2. Leveling DOWN. Depress footswitch To lower platform,
position PLATFORM LEVEL control switch to DOWN and
hold until platform is level.
ONLY USE THE PLATFORM LEVELING OVERRIDE FUNCTION FOR
SLIGHT LEVELING OF THE PLATFORM. INCORRECT USE COULD CAUSE
THE LOAD/OCCUPANT TO SHIFT OR FALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Platform Rotation
To rotate the platform to the left or right, use the Platform
Rotate control switch to select the direction and hold until
desired position is reached.