JLG M450 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-8 – JLG Lift – 3121210
4.6 PLATFORM
Loading From Ground Level
1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. If total load (personnel, tools and supplies) is 500 LB.
(227 kg for ANSI markets and 230 kg for CE and Austra-
lia markets) or less, distribute load uniformly on platform
floor and proceed to work position.
Loading From Positions Above Ground Level
Before loading weight to platform above ground level:
1. Determine what the total weight will be after additional
weight is loaded (personnel, tools and supplies).
2. If total weight in platform will be 500 LBS. (227 kg for
ANSI markets and 230 kg for CE and Australia markets)
or less, proceed with adding weight.
Platform Level Adjustment
1. Leveling UP. Depress footswitch to raise platform, posi-
tion PLATFORM/LEVEL control switch UP and hold until
platform is level.
2. Leveling DOWN. Depress footswitch to lower platform,
position PLATFORM/LEVEL control switch to DOWN
and hold until platform is level.
ONLY USE THE PLATFORM LEVELING OVERRIDE FUNCTION FOR
SLIGHT LEVELING OF THE PLATFORM. INCORRECT USE COULD
CAUSE THE LOAD/OCCUPANT TO SHIFT OR FALL. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Platform Rotation
1. Depress footswitch to rotate platform to the left, PLAT-
FORM ROTATE control switch is positioned to the LEFT
and held until desired position is reached.
2. Depress footswitch to rotate platform to the right, PLAT-
FORM ROTATE control switch is positioned to the
RIGHT and held until desired position is reached.