JLG LiftPOD FS80 (1001070451) - Manual (Page 49)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
1-877-254-3876 LIFTPOD by JLG 1001070451
1-877-2-LIFTPOD www.liftpod.com 3-21
ONLY ATTEMPT TO TILT THE UNIT BACK, OR RETURN TILTED UNIT TO
THE UPRIGHT POSITION, ON A FLAT AND LEVEL SURFACE, CLEAR OF
ANY PERSONNEL. ENSURE A FIRM GRIP WITH TWO HANDS ON THE
MAST, AND ENSURE WEIGHT IS DISTRIBUTED TO AVOID THE USER OR
THE MACHINE BEING THROWN BY THE MOVING WEIGHT OF THE
MACHINE.
Disassembled Maneuvering
The machine is designed to be used and assembled by a single
operator. To improve portability, it is divided into a number of self
contained sub-assemblies (see Figure 3-1.).
TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES. USE
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES: BEND AT KNEES ONLY, NEVER TWIST
YOUR BACK WHEN HOLDING OR CARRYING A LOAD, AND/OR GET HELP.
ONLY CARRY ONE COMPONENT AT A TIME.
The mast/carriage assembly can be carried by the built-in handle
(see Figure 3-27.).
The base frame can be moved by the mast stump and the frame to
fit through doorways sideways (see Figure 3-28.).
Figure 3-27. Mast/carriage handle
Figure 3-28. Moving base through a door
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