Platform operation, P9.0 – JLG TF6-42 (9150-4003) Operator Manual User Manual

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PLATFORM OPERATION

Control Station Selector Switch
The Control Station Selector switch functions to direct power to the desired
control station when the POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch is pulled out (on).
With the switch rotated to the CAB position power is supplied to the cab control
station. When the switch is rotated to the PLATFORM position, power is supplied
to the platform control station.

Loading Platform from Ground Level

1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. If total load (personnel, tools and supplies) is 500 lbs. (230 kg) or less,

distribute load uniformly on platform floor and proceed to work position.

Loading from Positions Above Ground Level

1. Determine what the total weight will be after additional weight is loaded

(personnel, tools and supplies).

2. If total weight in platform will be 500 lbs. (230 kg) or less, proceed with

adding weight.

Machine Function Speeds
The Function Speed Control affects the speed of boom functions Lift, Telescope,
and Rotate. Turn the control clockwise to increase function speed or counter-
clockwise to decrease function speed. When in counterclockwise maximum
position, Drive is placed in creep speed.

Platform Level Adjustment
To level up, depress footswitch, position PLATFORM/LEVEL control switch up and
hold until platform is level.

To level down, depress footswitch, position PLATFORM/LEVEL control switch to
down and hold until platform is level.

Platform Rotation
To rotate platform to the left, depress footswitch. PLATFORM ROTATE control
switch is positioned to the left and held until desired position is reached.

To rotate platform to the right, depress footswitch. PLATFORM ROTATE control
switch is positioned to the right and held until desired position is reached.

Power/Emergency Stop
This red, mushroom-shaped switch provides battery power to the CONTROL
STATION SELECTOR switch, when pulled out (on), for all machine functions. The
switch should be pushed in (off) when parking the machine overnight.

Raising and Lowering the Boom
Depress footswitch lift detent ring and position boom control joystick forward to
lift boom up or rearward to lower boom until desired height is reached.

NOTE!

Always position Emergency Stop

switch to the “off” position

(pushed in) when machine is not
in use.

NOTE!

Footswitch must be depressed

prior to activating any function,

otherwise function will not
operate.

Do not drive with boom above

horizontal except on a smooth, firm

and level surface.

Do not drive on sideslopes which

exceed 5 degrees.

Use extreme caution when driving

in reverse and at all times when
driving with platform elevated and

when driving with any part of

machine within 6 feet of any
obstruction.

WARNING

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P9.0

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