JLG 15SP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 13)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Approved head gear (i.e. hard hat, etc.) must be worn
when required by all operating and ground personnel.
• Read and obey all danger, warnings, cautions and operat-
ing instructions on machine and in this manual.
• Be familiar with location and operation of ground station
and emergency controls.
1.3 OPERATING SAFETY
• Do not operate any machine on which danger, warning,
caution or instruction placards or decals are missing or
illegible.
• Never exceed manufacturers rated platform capacity -
refer to capacity decal on machine.
• Do not enter platform until the floor brake has been prop-
erly adjusted and the unit’s base frame is level according
to the bubble level indicator on base frame.
• Do not operate machine on soft footing that will allow the
floor brake to settle into or break through surface.
• Never operate a malfunctioning machine. If a malfunction
occurs, shut down the machine, remove it from service,
and notify proper authorities.
• While operating the machine, personnel in the platform
shall at all times wear approved fall protection equipment
and other safety gear as required. A lanyard attachment is
supplied on the top rail at the rear of the platform. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in death or serious
injury.
• Check clearances above, on sides and bottom of platform
when raising and lowering platform.
• Never use the mast to gain access to or leave platform.