JLG 18RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 45)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121283 – JLG Lift – 4-1
SECTION 4. MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 DESCRIPTION
This machine is a self-propelled hydraulic personnel lift
equipped with a work platform on the end of an elevating
and rotating boom.
The primary operator control station is in the platform. From
this control station, the operator can drive and steer the
machine in both forward and reverse directions. The opera-
tor can raise or lower the boom or swing the boom to the left
or right. Standard boom swing is 359 degree non-continu-
ous. The machine has a Ground Control Station which will
override the Platform Control Station. Ground Controls oper-
ate Boom Lift and Swing, and are to be used in an emer-
gency to lower the platform to the ground should the
operator in the platform be unable to do so.