P1.1, Safety, Pre-operation – JLG TF6-42 (9150-4003) Operator Manual User Manual

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Form No. 20140, Issued 3/03

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Transformer Series Work Platform Manual

P1.1

If a platform occupant performs welding, electrically connected electrode holders

shall be protected from contact with metal components of the platform. Do

not make modifications to the platform, by welding or any other means.

Do not ground through any part of machine.

Platform occupants shall not place any portion of their body between the boom

and the platform.

Keep the gate closed at all times unless entering or exiting the platform.

Do not use adapter support to lift or suspend materials or personnel.

Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the machine from

the cab with personnel in the platform equipped with controls, except in an

emergency. Do not allow others to occupy cab while platform controls are in

use.

Do not operate or raise the platform from a position on trucks, trailers,

railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equipment unless

approved in writing by JLG/Gradall.

Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by pushing, pulling, or by using

boom functions. Assist only by pulling at the chassis tie-down lugs. If machine

becomes stuck or disabled, lower and retract boom, exit platform and move

unit from cab controls.

Do not replace items critical to stability with items of different weight or

specification (for example: batteries, filled tires, engine, platform).

Do not modify unit in any way to affect stability.

Pre-Operation

IMPORTANT: Perform all checks and services as required in the proper

Owner/Operator Manual prior to the use of the personnel work platform.

Allow only those authorized and qualified personnel to operate the

machine.

Prior to use of platform, check work area for overhead hazards such as electric

conductors, bridge cranes, and other potential hazards.

Ensure gate is fastened.

Identify the lanyard anchorage point(s) and securely attach lanyard of an

approved fall protection device. Attach only one lanyard per anchorage point.

Avoid accumulation of debris on platform floor. Keep mud, oil, grease, and

other slippery substances from footwear and platform deck.

Operation

Do not use the machine with platform attached for any purpose other than

positioning personnel, their tools, and equipment.

Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and never left hanging by

their cord from the platform work area.

Do not place boom or platform against any structure to steady the platform or

to support the structure.

Failure to perform the

recommended lubrication and
maintenance service along with

daily checks as detailed in the

material handler Owner/Operator
manual could result in a

malfunction that could cause

serious injury or death.

WARNING

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SAFETY

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