JLG 20VP (3120727) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 23)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS
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SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS
3.1 GENERAL
SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
MACHINE APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IS THE RESPONSI-
BILITY 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 func-
tions and purposes of controls and indicators. It is impor-
tant that the user/operator 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 aerial 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 operation and mainte-
nance of the machine undergo a thorough training pro-
gram and check out period in order to become familiar
with the characteristics prior to operating the machine.
In addition, personnel operating the machine should be
familiar with Sections - 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 - "Responsibilities"
of the ANSI standard A92.6. This standard contains sec-
tions outlining the responsibilities of the owners, users,
operators, lessors and lessees concerning safety, training,
inspection, maintenance, application and operation. The
standard is included with the literature package shipped
with the machine.
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who
are subject to seizures, dizziness or loss of physical con-
trol 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 and emergency controls.
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 Federal, State and Local
Statutes, including training in the recognition and
avoidance of potential hazards in the work place;
with particular attention to the work to be performed.
4. Proper use of all required personnel safety equip-
ment.
5. Sufficient knowledge of the mechanical operation of
the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential
malfunction.
6. The safest means to operate near overhead obstruc-
tions, other moving equipment, obstacles, depres-
sions, holes, drop-offs, etc. on the supporting
surface.
7. Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical
conductors.
8. Any other requirements of a specific job or machine
application.
Training Supervision
Training must be done under the supervision of a qualified
operator or supervisor in an open area free of obstructions
until the trainee has developed the ability to safely control
an aerial lift in congested work locations.
Operator Responsibility
The operator must be instructed that he has the responsi-
bility and authority to shut down the machine in case of a
malfunction or other unsafe condition of either the
machine or the job site and to request further information
from his supervisor or JLG Distributor before proceeding.
NOTE: Manufacturer or Distributor will provide qualified per-
sons for training assistance with first machine(s)
delivered and thereafter as requested by user or his
personnel.