JLG 2658E3 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 10)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2 – JLG Lift – 3120877
Machine Inspection
• Before machine operation, perform inspections and
functional checks. Refer to Section 2 of this manual for
detailed instructions.
• Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced
and maintained according to requirements specified in
the Service and Maintenance Manual.
• Be sure all safety devices are operating properly. Mod-
ification of these devices is a safety violation.
• Do not operate any machine on which safety or
instruction placards or decals are missing or illegible.
• Avoid any buildup of debris on the platform floor. Keep
mud, oil, grease, and other slippery substances from
footwear and platform floor.
1.3 OPERATION
General
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than
positioning personnel, their tools, and equipment.
• Never operate a machine that is not working properly.
If a malfunctions occurs, shut down the machine.
• Never slam a control switch or lever through neutral to
an opposite direction. Always return switch to neutral
and stop before moving the switch to the next function.
Operate controls with slow and even pressure.
• Hydraulic cylinders should never be left fully extended
or fully retracted before shutdown or for long periods of
time.
• Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the
machine from the ground with personnel in the plat-
form, except in an emergency.
• Do not carry materials directly on platform railing
unless approved by JLG.
• When two or more persons are in the platform, the
operator shall be responsible for all machine opera-
tions.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed
and never left hanging by their cord from the platform
work area.
• Supplies or tools which extend outside the platform are
prohibited unless approved by JLG
• Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by pushing,
pulling, or by using machine functions. Only pull the
unit from the tie-down lugs on the chassis.
• Stow elevating assembly and shut off all power before
leaving machine.
Trip and Fall Hazards
• When operating a boom lift or vertical mast lift, occu-
pants in the platform must wear a full body harness
with a lanyard attached to an authorized lanyard
anchorage point. When operating a scissor lift or verti-
cal mast lift, JLG recommends wearing a full body har-
ness. Attach only one (1) lanyard per lanyard
anchorage point.
• Before operating the machine, make sure all gates are
closed and fastened or in their proper position.
• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at
all times. Never use ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or
similar items on platform to provide additional reach.
• Never use the elevating assembly to enter or leave the
platform.
• Use extreme caution when entering or leaving plat-
form. Be sure that the platform is fully lowered. Face
the machine, maintain “three point contact” with the
machine, using two hands and one foot or two feet and
one hand during entry and exit.
• Check orientation of directional arrows on chassis
before driving. The direction of drive and steer may be
opposite from normal operation based upon orienta-
tion of chassis.