JLG 41EL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 25)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS
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SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS
3.1 GENERAL
SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
MACHINE APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IS THE RESPONSI-
BILITY OF THE USER AND HIS OPERATING PERSONNEL.
This section provides the necessary information needed
to understand control functions. Included in this section
are the operating characteristics and limitations, and func-
tions and purposes of controls and indicators. It is impor-
tant that the user/operator read and understand the
proper procedures before operating the machine. These
procedures will aid in optimizing service life and safe
operation.
3.2 PERSONNEL TRAINING
The aerial lift is a personnel handling device; therefore, it
is essential that it be operated and maintained only by
authorized personnel who have demonstrated that they
understand the proper operation and maintenance of the
machine. It is important that all personnel who are
assigned to and responsible for the operation and mainte-
nance of the machine undergo a thorough training pro-
gram and check out period in order to become familiar
with the characteristics prior to operating the machine.
In addition, personnel operating the machine should be
familiar with the ANSI A92.3-1990 Manual of Responsibili-
ties supplied with this machine. This standard contains
sections outlining the responsibilities of the owners, users,
operators, lessors and lessees concerning safety, training,
inspection, maintenance, application and operation.
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who
are subject to seizures, dizziness or loss of physical con-
trol must not be permitted to operate the machine.
Operator Training
Operator training must include instruction in the following:
1. Use and limitations of the platform controls, ground
controls and emergency controls.
2. Knowledge and understanding of this manual, the
control markings, instructions and warnings on the
machine itself and the "JLG Manually Propelled
Aerial Work Platform Safety" video supplied with this
machine.
3. Knowledge and understanding of all safety work
rules of the employer and Federal, State and Local
Statutes, including training in the recognition and
avoidance of potential hazards in the work place;
with particular attention to the work to be performed.
4. Proper use of all required personnel safety equip-
ment.
5. Sufficient knowledge of the mechanical operation of
the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential
malfunction.
6. The safest means to operate near overhead obstruc-
tions, other moving equipment, obstacles, depres-
sions, holes, drop-offs, etc. on the supporting
surface.
7. Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical
conductors.
8. Any other requirements of a specific job or machine
application.
The operator of a JLG manually propelled aerial work plat-
form must not accept operating responsibility until
instructed by a qualified person, the Operators and Safety
Manual has been read and understood, as well as having
operated the JLG manually propelled aerial work platform
under the supervision of a qualified person. A qualified
operator must have reviewed and understood the video,
the Operators and Safety Manual, and all warning plac-
ards and operating instructions on the machine, and con-
tacted JLG with any questions regarding safe operation of
the manually propelled aerial work platform. In addition,
the operator and employer are responsible for complying
with federal, state, local or provincial rules and regulations
covering the proper use and operation of this product. If
there is a question on application and/or operation, or to
inquire about operator training, contact the Product Safety
and Reliability Department at JLG Industries, Inc. at (877)
JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233).
Operator Responsibility
The operator must be instructed that he has the responsi-
bility and authority to shut down the machine in case of a
malfunction or other unsafe condition of either the
machine or the job site and to request further information
from his supervisor or JLG Industries, Inc.
NOTE: If you require further operator and service training, in
addition to the information supplied with your aerial
work platform, please contact JLG Industries, Inc., 1
JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA. 17233 or telephone
toll free at (877) 554-7233.