3 emergency operation, Operator unable to control machine, Platform or boom caught overhead – JLG E300 Operator Manual User Manual

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SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

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5.3

EMERGENCY OPERATION

Operator Unable to Control Machine

IF THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS PINNED, TRAPPED OR
UNABLE TO OPERATE OR CONTROL MACHINE:

1. Other personnel should operate the machine from

ground controls only as required.

2. Other qualified personnel on the platform may use the

platform controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF
CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Platform or Boom Caught Overhead

If the platform or boom becomes jammed or snagged in
overhead structures or equipment, rescue platform occu-
pants prior to freeing the machine.

5.4

EMERGENCY TOWING PROCEDURES

Towing this machine is prohibited. However, provisions for mov-
ing the machine have been incorporated. The following proce-
dures are to be used ONLY for emergency movement to a
suitable maintenance area.

1. Chock wheels securely.

2. Engage the mechanical release on both drive hubs by

loosening, completely reversing, and tightening the two
bolts on each hub.

3. Connect suitable equipment, remove chocks, and move

machine.

After moving machine, complete the following procedure:

4. Position machine on a firm level surface.

5. Chock wheels securely.

6. Disengage the mechanical release on both drive hubs

by loosening, completely reversing, and tightening the
two bolts on each hub.

7. Remove chocks from wheels as desired.

8. DO NOT EXCEED 3 MPH.

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