JLG 3248RS/10RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3121272 – JLG Lift – 3-1
SECTION 3. MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
NOTICE
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE APPLICA-
TION AND OPERATION, THE USER AND OPERATOR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONFORMING WITH GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES.
This section provides the necessary information needed to understand
controls and their functions.
DO NOT RAISE PLATFORM EXCEPT ON A SMOOTH, FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE
FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND HOLES.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF ANY CONTROL
LEVERS OR TOGGLE SWITCHES CONTROLLING PLATFORM MOVEMENT DO NOT
RETURN TO THE OFF OR NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
IF THE PLATFORM DOES NOT STOP WHEN A CONTROL SWITCH OR LEVER IS
RELEASED, USE THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO STOP THE MACHINE.
3.2 DESCRIPTION
This machine is a self-propelled aerial work platform on top of an ele-
vating scissor arm mechanism. The Lift’s intended purpose is to posi-
tion personnel with their tools and supplies at positions above ground
level. The machine can be used to reach work areas located above
machinery or equipment positioned at ground level.
This JLG Lift has a primary operator control station in the platform.
From this control station, the operator can drive and steer the machine
in both forward and reverse directions, raise and lower the platform.
The machine can be driven on a smooth, firm, and level surface from an
elevated platform position - Reference “Steering And Traveling” on
page 3-12. of this manual for specific requirements.
The machine also has a ground control station which can override the
platform control station. Ground controls operate lift up and down.
Ground controls are to be used only in an emergency to lower the plat-
form to the ground should the operator in the platform be unable to do
so.