JLG 45e Operator Manual - Manual (Page 51)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120860 – JLG Lift – 4-1
SECTION 4. MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 DESCRIPTION.
This JLG Lift is EE Rated and Certified By Underwriters
Laboratories.
This machine is a self-propelled hydraulic lift equipped
with a work platform on the end of an elevating, articulat-
ing and rotating boom. The JLG Lift’s intended purpose is
to position personnel with their tools and supplies at posi-
tions above ground level, and can be used to reach work
areas located above machinery or equipment.
The JLG Lift has a primary operator Control Station in the
platform. From this control station, the operator can drive
and steer the machine in both forward and reverse direc-
tions. The operator can raise or lower the upper or lower
boom or swing the boom to the left or right. Standard
boom swing is 360 degree non-continuous left and right of
the stowed position. The machine has a Ground Control
Station which will override the Platform Control Station.
Ground Controls operate Upper and Lower Boom Lift and
Swing, and are to be used in an emergency to lower the
platform to the ground should the operator in the platform
be unable to do so. Ground Control also to be used in
Pre-Operation check.
Instructions and hazard alerts are posted on the operator
control stations and at other places on the machine. It is
extremely important that operators know what instructions
and hazard alerts are placed on the machine, and review
these periodically so that they are fresh in their minds.
The JLG Lift is designed to provide efficient and safe oper-
ation when maintained and operated in accordance with
warnings on the machine, in the Operators & Safety Man-
ual, and all jobsite and government rules and regulations.
As with any type of machinery, the operator is very impor-
tant to efficient and safe operation. It is absolutely neces-
sa r y th a t th e J LG L i ft be r e g u l a r l y m ai n ta i n e d i n
accordance with this section and the Service and Specifi-
cations section, and that any evidence of lack of mainte-
n a n c e , m a l f u n c t i o n , e x c e s s i ve w e a r, d a m a g e o r
modification to the machine be reported immediately to
the machine owner or the jobsite supervisor or safety
manager and that the machine be taken out of service
until all discrepancies are corrected.
The JLG Lift is not intended to be used to lift material other
than supplies which personnel in the platform require to
do their job. Supplies or tools which extend outside the
platform are prohibited. It must not be used as a forklift,
crane, support for overhead structure, or to push or pull
another object.
The JLG Lift is powered using a hydraulic pump and cylin-
ders for various functions. The hydraulic components are
controlled by electrically activated hydraulic valves using
switches and control levers. The speeds of boom func-
tions are variable from zero to maximum speed depend-
ing upon the position of the function speed control.
Functions controlled by toggle switches are either on or
off. A foot operated switch in the platform must be
depressed before any controls will function and provides
a means of emergency stop when the operators foot is
removed from the footswitch.
The JLG Lift is a two wheel drive machine with drive power
being supplied by an electric motor at each drive wheel.
Each drive wheel is supplied with an electrically released,
spring applied brake. These brakes are automatically
applied any time the Drive switch is returned to neutral
position.
The unrestricted capacity of the JLG Lift is 500 LBS. (227
kg). This means that with a platform load of 500 LB.. (227
kg) or less, the platform may be positioned anywhere the
boom will reach, with the machine on a smooth, firm, and
level surface.
4.2 GENERAL.
This section provides the necessary information needed
to operate the machine. Included in this section are proce-
dures for traveling, steering, parking, platform loading and
transporting. It is important that the user read and under-
stand the proper procedures before operating the
machine.
4.3 MOTOR OPERATION.
Power/Emergency Stop.
This red, mushroom-shaped switch provides
battery power to the Platform/Ground Select
switch, when pulled out (on), for all machine
functions. The switch should be pushed in (off)
when recharging the batteries or parking the
machine overnight.