JLG X500AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 21)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3121636 – JLG Lift – 1-9
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating
and ground personnel.
• Check work area for clearances overhead, on sides,
and bottom of platform when lifting or lowering
platform, and driving.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside plat-
form railing.
• Use the boom functions, not the drive function, to
position the platform close to obstacles.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where
vision is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft. (1.8m)
away from machine during all driving and swing
operations.
• Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit
travel speed according to conditions of ground sur-
face, congestion, visibility, slope, location of person-
nel, and other factors which may cause collision or
injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds.
When driving in high speed, switch to low speed
before stopping. Travel grades in low speed only.
• Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close
quarters or when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent
obstacles from striking or interfering with operating
controls and persons in the platform.
• Be sure that operators of other overhead and floor
level machines are aware of the aerial work plat-
form’s presence. Disconnect power to overhead
cranes.
• Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a
raised boom or platform. Position barricades on
floor if necessary.