JLG 19AMI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3121189 – JLG Lift – 1-5
1.3 PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY
• Read Your Manual. Understand What You’ve Read - Then
Begin Operations.
• Allow Only Those Authorized And Qualified Personnel To
Operate Machine Who Have Demonstrated That They
Understand Safe And Proper Operation And Maintenance
Of The Unit.
• An Operator Must Not Accept Operating Responsibilities
Until Adequate Training Has Been Given By Competent
And Authorized Persons.
• Before Operation Check Work Area For Overhead Electric
Lines. (See Electrocution Hazard)
• Before Operation Check Work Area For Machine Traffic
Such As Forklifts, Cranes, And Other Construction Equip-
ment.
• Set-up Machine For Operation Only On A Smooth, Firm
Level Surface.
• Ensure That Operators Of Other Overhead And Floor
Level Machines Are Aware Of The Aerial Platforms Pres-
ence. Disconnect Power To Overhead Cranes. Barricade
Floor Area If Necessary.
• Precautions To Avoid All Known Hazards In The Work Area
Must Be Taken By The Operator And His Supervisor
Before Starting The Work.
• Do Not Operate This Machine Unless It Has Been Ser-
viced And Maintained According To The Manufacturers
Specifications And Schedule.
• Ensure Daily Inspection And Function Check Is Performed
Prior To Placing Machine Into Operation. Have Authorized
Personnel Take Any Necessary Corrective Action Before
Placing Machine Into Operation.
• Never Disable Or Modify Any Safety Device. Any Modifica-
tion Of The Machine Is A Safety Violation And Is A Viola-
tion Of Osha And Ansi Rules.
• Do Not Operate Machine When Exposed To High Wind,
Rain Or Snow.
Read Your Manual.