JLG 19AMI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 12)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3121189
1.2 TRANSPORTING
Before transporting the machine the user/operator must be famil-
iar with the proper procedures for transporting the machine, as
well as the weight and size of the machine.
The user/operator should be familiar with the surrounding work
area and surface before transporting the machine. The work area
must be a smooth, firm surface on which machine is capable of
being leveled.
NOTE: Remember that the key to safe and proper usage is com-
mon sense and its careful application.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS
SECTION AND ON MACHINE MAY RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PER-
SONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.
Transport Safety
• Fully Lower And Completely Empty Platform Of Tools And
Debris Before Moving Machine.
• Never Allow Personnel In Platform While Moving Machine.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING TIPPING HAZARD INSTRUC-
TIONS COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE HARD TO CON-
TROL WHEN BEING MOVED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO BEING PINNED OR CRUSHED BY THE UNIT.
• On A Level Surface, Always Travel With The Platform End
Leading The Way.
• Watch For Obstructions Around Machine And Overhead
When Moving.
• Check Travel Path For Persons, Holes, Bumps, Drop-offs,
Obstructions, Debris, And Coverings Which May Conceal
Holes And Other Hazards, As Tipping Could Occur.
• Before Moving Machine On Floors, Trucks And Other Sur-
faces, Check Allowable Capacity Of Surfaces.
• Two People Are Required On Slopes Up To 5 Degrees. A
Forklift Must Be Used When Moving Units On Slopes
Greater Than 5 Degrees.
• Always Travel Up Or Down A Slope With The Platform End
Of The Machine Positioned Towards The Low Side Of The
Slope. The Operator And Assistant Must Walk Beside And
Guide The Machine With The Handles On The Mast
Crossbar.
• Never Position The Unit Sideways On A Slope.