JLG E300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 50)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-6 – JLG Lift – 3121252
4.3 MOTOR OPERATION
Power/Emergency Stop Switch
This red, mushroom-shaped switch provides battery power
to the Platform/Ground Select switch, when pulled out (on),
for all machine functions. The switch should be pushed in
(off) when recharging the batteries or parking the machine
overnight.
Platform/Ground Select Switch
The Platform/Ground Select switch functions to direct battery
power to the desired control station when the POWER/
EMERGENCY STOP switch is pulled out (on). With the
switch in the GROUND position, battery power is supplied to
the ground control station. When the switch is in the PLAT-
FORM position, battery power is supplied to the platform
control station.
The key is removable in the platform position on CE
machines. The key must be available to ground personnel in
the event of an emergency.
Motor Activation
FOOTSWITCH MUST BE DEPRESSED PRIOR TO ACTIVATING ANY FUNC-
TION, OTHERWISE FUNCTION WILL NOT OPERATE.
The motor becomes activated and operates the desired
function when the Emergency Stop switch is pulled out (on),
the Platform/Ground select switch is in the appropriate posi-
tion and the Footswitch is depressed.
IF A MOTOR MALFUNCTION NECESSITATES UNSCHEDULED SHUT-
DOWN, DETERMINE AND CORRECT THE CAUSE BEFORE RESUMING
ANY OPERATION.
ALWAYS POSITION EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO THE ‘OFF’ POSI-
TION (PUSHED IN) WHEN MACHINE IS NOT IN USE.