JLG 260MRT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
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SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
3.1 GENERAL
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE
APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH GOOD SAFETY
PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY 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.
Capacities
Raising platform above horizontal with or without any load in
platform, is based on the following criteria:
1. Machine is positioned on a smooth, firm and level sur-
face.
2. Load is within manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3. All machine systems are functioning properly.