JLG 15VPSP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3120796 – JLG Lift – 1-5
• Reduce drive speed in restricted or close quarters or
when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obsta-
cles from striking or interfering with operating controls
and persons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s pres-
ence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes. Barri-
cade floor area if necessary.
• Avoid operating over ground personnel. Warn person-
nel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised platform.
Position barricades on floor as necessary.
1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting,
or hauling.
• This machine should not be towed, except in the event
of emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/
unloading. Refer to Section 4 for emergency towing
procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty
of tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of
adequate capacity. (Refer to Section 4 for lifting infor-
mation.)
1.5 MAINTENANCE
General
This section contains general safety precautions which
must be observed during maintenance of this machine.
Additional precautions to be observed during machine
maintenance are inserted at the appropriate points in this
manual and in the Service and Maintenance Manual. It is
of utmost importance that maintenance personnel pay
strict attention to these precautions to avoid possible
injury to personnel or damage to the machine or property.
A maintenance program must be establif ensure that the
machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all operat-
ing systems are secured from inadvertent motion prior
to performing any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been
fully lowered to the full down position, if possible, or oth-
erwise supported and restrained from movement with
appropriate safety props, blocking, or overhead sup-
ports.
• Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic cir-
cuits before loosening or removing hydraulic compo-
nents.
• Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical
components or when performing welding on the
machine.
• Ensure replacement parts or components are identical
or equivalent to original parts or components.
• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest
in an unstable position. Ensure adequate support is
provided when raising components of the machine.
• Remove all rings, watches, and jewelry when perform-
ing any maintenance. Do not wear loose fitting clothing
or long hair unrestrained which may become caught or
entangled in equipment.
• Use only clean approved non-flammable cleaning sol-
vents.
• Never alter, remove, or substitute any items such as
counterweights, tires, batteries, platforms or other items
that may reduce or affect the overall weight or stability
of the machine. Reference the Service and Mainte-
nance Manual for the weights of critical stability items.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLAT-
FORM SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMIS-
SION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.