JLG 4017RS Service Manual - Manual (Page 11)

1-3 3614RS, 4017RS
Safety Practices
1.6 SAFETY ALERT SYSTEM AND SIGNAL
WORDS
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
1.7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Following are general safety statements to consider before
performing maintenance procedures on the telehandler.
Additional statements related to specific tasks and
procedures are located throughout this manual and are
listed prior to any work instructions to provide safety
information before the potential of a hazard occurs.
For all safety messages, carefully read, understand and follow
the instructions before proceeding.
1.7.1 Personal Hazards
PERSONAL SAFETY GEAR: Wear all the protective clothing
and personal safety gear necessary to perform the job safely.
This might include heavy gloves, safety glasses or goggles,
filter mask or respirator, safety shoes or a hard hat.
LIFTING: NEVER lift a heavy object without the help of at
least one assistant or a suitable sling and hoist.
1.7.2 Equipment Hazards
LIFTING OF EQUIPMENT: Before using any lifting equipment
(chains, slings, brackets, hooks, etc.), verify that it is of the
proper capacity, in good working order, and is properly
attached.
NEVER stand or otherwise become positioned under a
suspended load or under raised equipment. The load or
equipment could fall or tip.
DO NOT use a hoist, jack or jack stands only to support
equipment. Always support equipment with the proper
capacity blocks or stands properly rated for the load.
HAND TOOLS: Always use the proper tool for the job; keep
tools clean and in good working order, and use special
service tools only as recommended.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION