JLG 3248RS/10RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 63)

SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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SECTION 4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
This section explains the steps to be taken in case of an emergency sit-
uation during operation.
4.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION
Operator Unable to Control Machine
IF THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS UNABLE TO OPERATE OR CONTROL THE
MACHINE:
1. Other personnel should operate the machine from ground
controls only as required.
2. Only qualified personnel in the platform may use the plat-
form controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF CONTROLS
DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
3. Rescue equipment can be used to remove the platform
occupant(s). Cranes and forklifts can be used to stabilize
motion of the machine.
Platform Caught Overhead
If the platform becomes jammed or snagged in overhead structures or
equipment, rescue the platform occupant(s) prior to freeing the
machine.
Righting of Tipped Machine
A fork truck of suitable capacity or equivalent equipment should be
placed under the elevated side of the chassis, with a crane or other suit-
able lifting equipment used to lift the platform while the chassis is low-
ered by the forklift or other equipment.
4.3 PLATFORM MANUAL DESCENT
The platform manual descent control is used in the event of total
power failure to retract and lower the platform using gravity. The man-
ual descent control T-handle is located on the right rear of the machine,
just in front of the drive wheel. Look for the instruction decal located
beside the release handle.
The lowering procedure is as follows:
1. Locate the manual descent control T-handle.
(See Figure 4-1.)
KEEP HANDS AND ARMS OUT OF THE PATH OF THE SCISSOR ARMS AND PLAT-
FORM WHILE LOWERING.