JLG 260MRT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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 4 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
General
This section contains general safety precautions which must be
observed during maintenance of this machine. Additional pre-
cautions to be observed during machine maintenance are
inserted at the appropriate points in this maunual and in the Ser-
vice 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 followed to ensure that the
machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all operating
systems 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
appropriate safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
• Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic cir-
cuits before loosening or removing hydraulic compo-
nents.
• Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical
components or when performing welding on the machine.
• Shut down the engine (if equipped) while fuel tanks are
being filled.
• Ensure replacement parts or components are identical or
equivalent to original parts or components.
• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in
an unstable position. Ensure adequate support is pro-
vided when raising components of the machine.