JLG 80SL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
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SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
3.1 GENERAL
NOTICE
SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
MACHINE APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IT IS THE RESPONSIBIL-
ITY OF THE USER AND HIS OPERATING PERSONNEL.
This section provides the necessary information needed to
understand control functions. Included in this section are the
operating characteristics and limitations, and functions and
purposes of controls and indicators. It is important that the
user read and understand the proper procedures before
operating the machine. These procedures will aid in obtain-
ing optimum service life and safe operation.
3.2 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND
LIMITATIONS
General
A thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and
limitations of the machine is always the first requirement for
any user, regardless of user’s experience with similar types
of equipment.
Placards
Important points to remember during operation are provided
at the control stations by DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
IMPORTANT and INSTRUCTION placards. This information
is placed at various locations for the express purpose of
alerting personnel of potential hazards constituted by the
operating characteristics and load limitations of the machine.
See foreword for definitions of the above placards.