JLG T500J Operator Manual - Manual (Page 14)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3121197
• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS, and operating instructions on the machine and in this
manual.
• Use the machine in a manner which is within the scope of its
intended application set by JLG.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emergency
controls and emergency operation of the machine as specified
in this manual.
• Read, understand, and obey all applicable employer, local, and
governmental regulations as they pertain to towing and oper-
ation of the machine.
1.2 TOWING REGULATIONS
There are local and national regulations (height, width, brakes
etc.) that must be followed by the owner and operator. It is the
responsibility of the trailer mounted boom lift owner and opera-
tor to determine which regulations apply and to comply with
these requirements.
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING THE LIFT
Workplace Inspection
• The operator is to take safety measures to avoid all hazards in
the work area prior to machine operation.
• Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trailers,
railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equipment
unless approved in writing by JLG.
• Do not operate the machine in hazardous environments
unless approved for that purpose by JLG.
• Be sure that the ground conditions are able to support the
maximum load shown on the decals located on the machine.
Machine Inspection
• Before machine operation, perform inspections and functional
checks. Refer to Section 2 of this manual for detailed instruc-
tions.