JLG 3246ES Operator Manual - Manual (Page 31)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROLS
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SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROLS
3.1 GENERAL
NOTICE
SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE APPLI-
CATION 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 pur-
poses 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 obtaining optimum
service life and safe operation.
3.2 PERSONNEL TRAINING
The scissor lift is a personnel handling device; therefore, it is
essential that it be operated and maintained only by authorized
personnel who have demonstrated that they understand the
proper use and maintenance of the machine. It is important that
all personnel who are assigned to and responsible for the opera-
tion and maintenance of the machine undergo a thorough
training program and check out period in order to become
familiar with the characteristics prior to operating the machine.
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who are sub-
ject to seizures, dizziness or loss of physical control must not be
permitted to operate the machine.
Operator Training
Operator training must include instruction in the following:
1. Use and limitations of the platform controls, ground
controls, emergency controls and safety systems.
2. Knowledge and understanding of this manual and of
the control markings, instructions and warnings on
the machine itself.
3. Knowledge and understanding of all safety work rules
of the employer and of Federal, State and Local Stat-
utes, including training in the recognition and avoid-
ance of potential hazards in the work place; with
particular attention to the work to be performed.
4. Proper use of all required personnel safety equipment.
5. Sufficient knowledge of the mechanical operation of
the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential
malfunction.