JLG 15/20MSP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 79)

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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SECTION 4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This section explains the steps to be taken in case of an emer-
gency situation during operation.
4.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION
Operator Unable to Control Machine
IF THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS PINNED, TRAPPED OR
UNABLE TO OPERATE OR CONTROL THE MACHINE:
1. Other personnel should operate the machine from
ground controls only as required.
2. Only qualified personnel in the platform may use the
platform controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF
CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
3. Rescue equipment can be used to remove the platform
occupant. Cranes and forklifts can be used to stabilize
motion of the machine.
Platform Caught Overhead
If the platform becomes jammed or snagged in overhead struc-
tures or equipment, rescue the platform occupant prior to freeing
the machine.
4.3 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any incident
involving a JLG product. Even if no injury or property damage is
evident, the factory should be contacted by telephone and pro-
vided with all necessary details.
USA: 877-JLG-SAFE (554-7233)
Outside USA: 717-485-5161
E-mail: [email protected]
Failure to notify the manufacturer of an incident involving a JLG
Industries product within 48 hours of such an occurrence may
void any warranty consideration on that particular machine.
FOLLOWING ANY ACCIDENT, THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE MACHINE
AND TEST ALL FUNCTIONS FIRST FROM THE GROUND CONTROL STA-
TION, THEN FROM THE PLATFORM CONTROL CONSOLE. DO NOT ELE-
VATE PLATFORM UNTIL YOU ARE SURE THAT ALL DAMAGE HAS BEEN
REPAIRED, IF REQUIRED, AND THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE OPERATING
CORRECTLY.