JLG 3246ES Operator Manual - Manual (Page 52)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-2 – JLG Lift – 3121165
4.3 PLATFORM OPERATION
ONLY RAISE PLATFORM ON A FIRM, LEVEL AND SMOOTH SURFACE FREE OF
OBSTRUCTIONS AND HOLES.
NOTE: When selecting between the Lift/Drive functions, the con-
troller must be in the neutral position for 3 seconds before
the function change is effective. The machine is inopera-
ble at this point.
Raising
1. If the machine is shut down, place the power selector
switch to the desired position (platform or ground).
2. Position the applicable emergency stop switch to the
"ON" position.
NOTE: If the machine is equipped with a footswitch (Japanese
Specification Only), the footswitch must be depressed in
conjunction with the red trigger switch, located on the
controller. Power is removed from the platform controls
when the footswitch is released.
3. If operating from the ground controls, position the lift
switch to up and hold until desired elevation is
achieved. If operating from the platform controls,
select lift function, squeeze and hold the red trigger
switch, move the controller backward (up) and hold
until desired elevation is reached. The lift switch works
in conjunction with the enable switch. Releasing the
trigger switch will stop the function being operated.
Lowering
ENSURE SCISSOR ARM AREA IS FREE OF PERSONNEL PRIOR TO LOWERING
PLATFORM.
NOTE: The machine is equipped with a descent alarm which will
sound as the platform is being lowered (CE Optional).
If operating from the ground controls, position the lift switch to
down and hold until desired elevation is achieved or until plat-
form is fully lowered.
If operating from the platform controls, select lift function
squeeze the red trigger switch and push the controller forward
(down) and hold until desired elevation is reached or until plat-
form is fully lowered. The lift switch works in conjunction with
the enable switch. Releasing the trigger switch will stop the
function being operated.