JLG 3248RS/10RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 56)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3-24 – JLG Lift – 3121272
3.13 SCISSOR ARM - SAFETY PROP
NEVER WORK UNDER AN ELEVATED PLATFORM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
RESTRAINED FROM MOVEMENT WITH THE SAFETY PROP, BLOCKING OR
OVERHEAD SLING.
The safety prop is located at the rear of the machine on the rod end of
the lift cylinder located between the scissor arms.
To engage the safety prop:
1. From the Ground Control Station, raise the platform far
enough to allow the safety prop to be engaged on the lift
cylinder rod.
2. Pull out/up on the stop handle to release the safety prop
locking pin.
3. Rotate the prop assembly until it rests on the lift cylinder
rod.
4. Lower the platform until the safety prop rests against the
head of the lift cylinder, stopping all downward movement
of the platform/scissor arm assembly.
To release the safety prop:
1. Raise the platform enough to release the safety prop off the
head of the cylinder.
2. Pull the prop handle downward to restore the prop back to
its released position.
3. Ensure the locking pin to hold the safety prop in the released
position is engaged.