JLG 15SP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 50)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-16 – JLG Lift – 3120774
FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE THE
UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BEING MOVED
WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO BEING
PINNED OR CRUSHED BY UNIT.
• Walk behind the unit to push and steer using the handles
on the mast crossbar.
• On a level surface, always travel with the platform end lead-
ing the way.
• On a slope, always travel with the platform end on the low
side of the slope.
• Two people are required on slopes up to 5 degrees, a fork-
lift must be used when moving units on slopes greater than
5 degrees.
• Never position the unit sideways on a slope.
• Do not move unit on soft or uneven surfaces, or over
obstructions, bumps, debris, etc.
NOTICE
BEFORE MOVING A MACHINE BY PUSHING, SECURE ANY TOOLS OR
OBJECTS WHICH MAY OTHERWISE FALL OFF AND CAUSE INJURY OR
BE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORT.
Lifting
If it becomes necessary to lift the machine, use suitable lifting
equipment capable of handling the weight of the machine
NOTE: Fork lifts, cranes, chains, slings, etc. must be capable of
handling the weight of the machine - See Section 7, GEN-
ERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
for machine gross weight specifications.
NOTE: All SP models are equipped with forklift pockets at the
mast end of frame for transporting the unit. An optional
crane hook is available. Do not attempt to lift the machine
with a crane, without the optional crane hook.
Transport Vehicle Tie Down
(See Figure 4-8.)
When placing the machine onto a transport vehicle for transport to
another work-site, always tie the machine securely to the transport
vehicle using the tie down pockets provided on the machine.
There are four tie down pockets, one on each corner of the
machine. Use corner tie down pockets as needed. Tie down
method shown is for illustrative purposes only.