JLG 15/20MSP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 12)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3121230
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emer-
gency 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
operation of the machine.
Workplace Inspection
• The operator is to take safety measures to avoid all haz-
ards in the work area prior to machine operation.
• Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trail-
ers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless approved in writing by JLG.
• This machine can be operated in temperatures of 0° F to
104° F (-20° C to 40° C). Consult JLG for operation out-
side this range.
Machine Inspection
• Before machine operation, perform inspections and func-
tional checks. Refer to Section 2 of this manual for
detailed instructions.
• Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and
maintained according to requirements specified in the
Service and Maintenance Manual.
• Ensure all safety devices are operating properly. Modifi-
cation of these devices is a safety violation.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM
SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE
MANUFACTURER
• Do not operate any machine on which the safety or
instruction placards or decals are missing or illegible.
• Avoid any build up of debris on platform floor. Keep mud,
oil, grease, and other slippery substances from footwear
and platform floor.