JLG 260MRT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Remove all rings, watches, and jewelry when performing
any maintenance. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or
long hair unrestrained which may become caught or
entangled in equipment.
• Use only clean approved non-flammable cleaing solvents.
• Never alter, remove, or substitute any items such as coun-
terweights, tires, batteries, platforms or other items that
may reduce or affect the overall weight or stability of the
machine.
• Reference the Service and Maintenance Manual for the
weights of critical stability items.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM
SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE
MANUFACTURER.
Battery Hazards
• Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical
components or when performing welding on the machine.
• Do not allow smoking, open flame, or sparks near battery
during charging or servicing.
• Do not contact tools or other metal objects across the bat-
tery terminals.
• Always wear hand, eye, and face protection when servic-
ing batteries. Ensure that battery acid does not come in
contact with skin or clothing.
BATTERY FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN
AND CLOTHING AT ALL TIMES. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY CONTACTED
AREA WITH CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
• Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.
• Avoid overfilling the battery fluid level. Add distilled water
to batteries only after the batteries are fully charged.