JLG 15VPSP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 38)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-4 – JLG Lift – 3120796
5. To stop, either release the JOYSTICK (quick stop), or
slowly move the JOYSTICK back to the neutral (cen-
ter) position (preferred), to bring the lift to a smooth
stop.
Platform Loading
The platform maximum rated load capacity is displayed
on the platform capacity decal located on the billboard at
the rear of the platform. (See Section-3, Figure 3-5.) The
maximum rated load capacity includes the combined
weight of the operator and any materials, tools or stock
placed in the platform with the operator. Distribute weight
evenly across the platform floor.
Maximum rated load capacity for all platforms is as fol-
lows:
Table 4-2. Maximum Rated Platform Load Capacity
Elevating Platform
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE THE PLATFORM UNLESS ALL FOUR
WHEELS OF THE MACHINE ARE RESTING ON A FIRM AND LEVEL
SURFACE. THE PLATFORM WILL NOT ELEVATE IF THE TILT ALARM
HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.
OBSERVE SURFACE AREA AROUND MACHINE IF IT IS TO BE
DRIVEN WHILE PLATFORM IS ELEVATED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE ONTO A GRADE OR SIDE SLOPE WITH
THE PLATFORM ELEVATED.
1. Drive the machine to the area where overhead work
is to be performed and position the machine into it’s
approximate work position.
NOTE: A short delay between lift motor starting and platform
movement is normal.
2. To raise the platform, at the platform control, PRESS
and HOLD the LIFT ENABLE pad switch and the
PLATFORM UP (up arrow) switch simultaneously.
Upon reaching desired elevation level, release the
PLATFORM UP (arrow) and the LIFT ENABLE
switch.
NOTE: When platform is elevated, drive speed is automati-
cally decreased to one fourth (1/4) of when platform
was lowered.
3. If necessary, reposition (drive) lift using platform
controller joystick to bring work object within reach.
Model Max. Capacity
15VPSP 500 lb. (227 Kg)
Figure 4-1. Platform Operating Configurations.
PLATFORM CLOSED
PLATFORM OPEN
PLATFORM
CONTROL
BOX
ATTACH
POINT
MID PLATFORM
GATE
ENTER REAR
OF PLATFORM
AND CLOSE
THIS
GATE WHEN
DRIVING
WITH
PLATFORM
OPEN
GATE
RELEASE/
LATCH
GATE
RELEASE/
LATCH
GATE
RELEASE/
LATCH