JLG 15/20MSP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3-2 – JLG Lift – 3121230
3.3 MACHINE OPERATION
Getting Started
The following control conditions must be met before the machine
can be operated from either the Ground or Platform Controls.
• The batteries contain enough voltage to operate the
machine.
• The Main Power Selector Switch on the Ground Control Sta-
tion must be set for either Ground Control Mode or Platform
Control Mode.
• Both Emergency Stop Switches, one on the Ground Control
Station the other on the Platform Control Console must be in
the RESET position.
• If equipped, the On/Off Key Switch on the Platform Console
must be set to the ON position.
3.4 BATTERY CHARGING
This machine is equipped with an AC voltage input/DC voltage
output battery charger. The charger automatically terminates
charging when the batteries reach full capacity.
NOTE: The platform drive function is disabled when the battery
charger is plugged into an AC receptacle.
LEAD ACID BATTERIES MAY GENERATE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS
DURING NORMAL OPERATION. KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES, AND SMOK-
ING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTI-
LATION DURING CHARGING. NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
STUDY ALL BATTERY MANUFACTURERS’ SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONS
SUCH AS RECOMMENDED RATES OF CHARGE AND REMOVING OR
NOT REMOVING CELL CAPS WHILE CHARGING.