JLG 15SP Operator Manual
Operation and Safety Manual
®
Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
Models
12SP
15SP
ANSI
P/N - 3120774
May 4, 2012
NOTES:
SECTION - FOREWORD
FOREWORD
This manual is a very important tool! Keep it with the machine at all times.
The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and
operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.
Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes
without prior notification. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.
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SECTION - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
DANGER
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to the potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL
WILL HAVE A RED BACKGROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALITY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD
DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACKGROUND.
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS
INDICATES A POTENTIALITY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. IT MAY
ALSO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE
A YELLOW BACKGROUND.
INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLICY THAT RELATES
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL OR PROTECTION OF PROPERTY.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
THIS PRODUCT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS. CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED
JLG REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY
RELATED BULLETINS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS
PRODUCT.
For :
• Accident Reporting
• Product Safety Publications
• Current Owner Updates
• Questions Regarding
Product Safety
• Standards and Regulations
Compliance Information
• Questions Regarding Special Product Applications
• Questions Regarding Product Modifications
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. SENDS SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS TO THE
OWNER OF RECORD OF THIS MACHINE. CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES,
INC. TO ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT OWNER RECORDS ARE
UPDATED AND ACCURATE.
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN ALL
INSTANCES WHERE JLG PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN
ACCIDENT INVOLVING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL OR
WHEN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED TO PERSONAL
PROPERTY OR THE JLG PRODUCT.
Contact :
Product Safety and Reliability Department
JLG Industries, Inc.
13224 Fountainhead Plaza
Hagerstown, MD 21742
or Your Local JLG Office
(See addresses on manual rear cover)
In USA:
Toll Free: 877-JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233)
Outside USA:
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Phone: 240-420-2661
E-mail: ProductSafety@JLG.com
SECTION - REVISION LOG
REVISION LOG
Original Issue of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 4, 1999
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7, 2000
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 13, 2000
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 20, 2000
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16, 2002
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 20, 2006
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12, 2006
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 23, 2008
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 26, 2008
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 7, 2010
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 3, 2011
Manual Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 4, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS . .B
Contact:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C
In USA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C
Outside USA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C
REVISION LOG
SECTION - 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 OPERATING SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 ELECTROCUTION HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.5 TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
SECTION - 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE
PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
2.1 PERSONNEL TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Operator Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Training Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Operator Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE. 2-2
Pre-Start Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 FUNCTION CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 DAILY WALK-AROUND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Batteries Charged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Overall Cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Placards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
SECTION - 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.1 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS 3-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Placards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Ground Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Platform Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Decal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
SECTION - 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 MACHINE DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 BATTERY CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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Battery Charger Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Abnormal Cycle Indicator LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 MACHINE SET-UP AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Floor Stop Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Raising and Lowering the Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.5 PLATFORM CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Platform Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
StockPicking Platform Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Extendible Platform Operation - OPTION . . . . . . . 4-11
Extendible Platform - Lanyard Attachment . . . . . . . 4-12
Side Entry Platform with Material Tray - OPTION . . 4-13
Platform Gate Alarm - OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.6 QUICK-CHANGE PLATFORM MOUNTING . . . . . . . . 4-14
Platform Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.7 STOWING MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.8 TRANSPORTING, LIFTING AND TIE DOWN . . . . . . . 4-15
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Transporting by Pushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Transport Vehicle Tie Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.9 RUG CARRIER ACCESSORY (OPTION) . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Pre-Start Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
SECTION - 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SECTION - 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Hanging a Rug using the Rug Carrier
Accessory Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Removing a Rug using Rug Carrier
Accessory Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
5.1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Extra Power Pack (DC Battery, Charger & Case) . . . 5-1
Lifting Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Platform Auxiliary Power Lowering Device . . . . . . . .5-1
Amber Beacon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Platform Motion Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Foot-Operated Platform Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Rug Carrier Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Machine Cycle Counter Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Platform Gate Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Operator Unable to Control Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Platform Caught Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.3 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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SECTION - 7 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE
7.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Machine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Machine Component Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
7.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
SECTION - 8 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG
1-1. Read Your Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2. Always Look in the Direction of Movement.
Watch for Overhead and Other Obstructions. . . . 1-4
1-3. Death or Serious Injury Could Occur from
a Tip Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-4. All Personnel Must Stand Clear When
Platform Is Being Raised Or Lowered. . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-5. Falling from Platform could cause
Death or Serious Injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-6. Use Handles Provided On Mast Crossbar To
Move Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1-7. Do Not Move Unit on Soft or Uneven Surfaces or
Over Obstructions, Bumps, Debris, Etc.. . . . . . . . 1-9
1-8. Two People May Be Required on Slopes Up To
Five Degrees. Also Always Travel With Platform
End On The Low Side of Slope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
2-1. Daily Walk-Around Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3-1. Ground Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-2. Manual Descent Valve Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-3. Platform Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-4. SP Machine - Decal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
4-1. Battery Box and Charger Assembly -
(Original Design) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
LIST OF FIGURES
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4-2. Battery Box and Charger Assembly -
(Compact Design). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-3. Battery Charger - Front Panel - 120V-AC Input. . . 4-5
4-4. Battery Charger - Front Panel -
120 - 240V-AC Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-5. Engaging & Releasing Floor Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-6. Platform Operating Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-7. Platform Operating Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-8. SP Tie Down Pockets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
1-1 Minimum Approach Distance (M.A.D.) . . . . . . . . . .1-7
2-1 Inspection and Maintenance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
3-1 SP Series Decal Installation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
4-1 Maximum Platform Capacity.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
7-1 Lubrication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7
7-2. Lubrication Intervals for Various Components . . . .7-9
8-1 Inspection and Repair Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
LIST OF TABLES
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1.1 GENERAL
SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This section prescribes the proper and safe practices for major
areas of machine usage which have been divided into three basic
categories: Transporting, Pre-Operation and Operation. In order to
promote proper usage of the machine, it is mandatory that a daily
routine be established based on instruction given in this section. A
maintenance program must also be established by a qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe to
operate.
The user/operator of the machine should not accept operating
responsibility until this manual has been READ and UNDERSTOOD, and operating instructions of the machine under the
supervision of an experienced and qualified operator, has been
completed. If there is a question on application and/or operation,
JLG Industries Product Safety and Reliability Department should
be consulted.
MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF JLG INDUSTRIES INC., OR CERTIFICATION BY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LAB TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE OSHA
REGULATIONS, AND TO BE AT LEAST AS SAFE AS BEFORE MODIFICATION, IS PROHIBITED AND IS A VIOLATION OF OSHA RULES.
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1.2 PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Figure 1-1. Read Your Manual.
• Read your manual. understand what you’ve read - then
begin operations.
• Allow only those authorized and qualified personnel to
operate machine who have demonstrated that they understand safe and proper operation and maintenance of the
unit.
• An operator must not accept operating responsibilities
until adequate training has been given by competent and
authorized persons.
• Before operation check work area for overhead electric
lines. (see electrocution hazard, section 1-2.)
• Before operation check work area for machine traffic such
as forklifts, cranes, and other construction equipment.
• Set-up machine for operation only on a smooth, firm level
surface.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial platforms presence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes, barricade floor area if
necessary.
• Precautions to avoid all known hazards in the work area
must be taken by the operator and his supervisor before
starting the work.
• Do not operate this machine unless it has been serviced
and maintained according to the manufacturers specifications and schedule.
• Ensure daily inspection and function check is performed
prior to placing machine into operation. Have authorized
personnel take any necessary corrective action before
placing machine into operation.
• Never disable or modify any safety device. Any modification of the machine is a safety violation and is a violation of
osha and ansi rules.
• Do not operate machine when exposed to high wind, rain
or snow.
• Never operate or raise platform when machine is on a
truck or other vehicle.
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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 operating 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 properly 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.
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Figure 1-2. Always Look in the Direction of Movement.
Watch for Overhead and Other Obstructions.
• Do not attach overhanging loads to the platform or
increase the platform size with unauthorized deck extensions or attachments.
• Do not tie off machine to any adjacent structure. never
attach wire, cable or any similar items to platform.
Figure 1-3. Death or Serious Injury Could Occur from a
Tip Over
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Figure 1-4. All Personnel Must Stand Clear When
Platform Is Being Raised Or Lowered.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Transfers between a structure and the platform expose
operators to fall potentials. this practice should be discouraged wherever possible. Where transfer must be
accomplished to perform the job, two lanyards will be
used and the platform must be within 1 foot (0.3 m) of the
adjacent - safe and secure - structure. one lanyard should
be attached to the platform, the other to the structure. The
safety lanyard that is attached to the platform should not
be disconnected until such time as the transfer to the
structure is complete.
• No horseplay is permitted in platform.
• Do not allow personnel to tamper with, service, or operate
this machine from the ground with personnel in platform
except in an emergency.
• During platform operation keep all body parts inside platform railings.
• Never position ladders, steps, or similar items on unit to
provide additional reach for any purpose.
• When working from platform both feet must be firmly positioned on deck.
• Do not extend reach limits of this machine with additional
equipment such as planks, boxes, etc.
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Figure 1-5. Falling from Platform could cause
Death or Serious Injury.
• Do not use ladders on or against machine. do not perform
work that will subject unit to a horizontal force or create a
rocking motion of the platform.
• Do not operate machine without the platform gates
securely latched.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and
never left hanging by their cord from the platform work
area.
• Avoid accumulation of debris on platform work area. keep
mud, oil, grease and other slippery substances from footwear and platform deck.
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1.4 Electrocution Hazard
Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distance (M.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(PHASE TO PHASE)
0-50KV 10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200KV 15 (5)
Over 200KV to 350KV 20 (6)
Over 350KV to 500KV 25 (8)
Over 500KV to 750KV 35 (11)
Over 750KV to 1000KV 45 (14)
NOTE: This Minimum Approach Distance shall apply except where
employer, local, or governmental regulations are more stringent.
MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE -
Feet (m)
Maintain a clearance of at least 10 ft (3m) between any part of the
machine and its occupants, their tools, and their equipment from
any electrical line or apparatus carrying up to 50,000 volts. One
foot (0.3m) additional clearance is required for every additional
30,000 volts or less.
The minimum approach distance may be reduced if insulating barriers are installed to prevent contact, and if the barriers are rated
for the voltage of the line being guarded. These barriers shall not
be part of (or attached to) the machine. The minimum approach
distance shall be reduced to a distance within the designed working dimensions of the insulating barrier. This determination shall
be made by a qualified person in accordance with employer, local,
or governmental requirements for work practices near energized
equipment.
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1.5 TRANSPORTING
Before transporting the machine the user/operator must be familiar with the proper procedures for transporting the machine, as
well as the weight and size of the machine.
The user/operator should be familiar with the surrounding work
area and surface before transporting the machine. The work area
must be a smooth, firm surface on which machine is capable of
being leveled.
NOTE: Remember that the key to safe and proper usage is com-
mon sense and its careful application.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS
SECTION AND ON MACHINE MAY RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.
1.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY
• Fully lower and completely empty platform of tools and
debris before moving machine.
• Never allow personnel in platform while moving machine.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING TIPPING HAZARD 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 THE UNIT.
• On a level surface, always travel with the platform end
leading the way.
• Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead
when moving.
• Check travel path for persons, holes, bumps, drop-offs,
obstructions, debris, and coverings which may conceal
holes and other hazards, as tipping could occur.
• Before moving machine on floors, trucks and other surfaces, check allowable capacity of surfaces.
• Two people are required on slopes up to 5 degrees. a
forklift must be used when moving units on slopes greater
than 5 degrees.
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Figure 1-6. Use Handles Provided On Mast Crossbar
To Move Machine.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always travel up or down a slope with the platform end of
the machine positioned towards the low side of the slope.
the operator and assistant must walk beside and guide
the machine with the handles on the mast crossbar.
• Never position the unit sideways on a slope.
• Use caution and check clearances when moving machine
in restricted or close quarters.
Figure 1-7. Do Not Move Unit on Soft or Uneven
Surfaces or Over Obstructions, Bumps, Debris, Etc.
• Always use an assistant when moving machine in areas
where vision is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 feet (1.8 m)
away from machine during transporting operations.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Figure 1-8. Two People May Be Required on Slopes Up To Five Degrees.
Also Always Travel With Platform End On The Low Side of Slope.
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SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
SECTION 2. USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND
INSPECTION
2.1 Personnel Training
The aerial platform is a personnel handling device; so it is necessary that it be operated and maintained only by trained personnel.
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who are subject
to seizures, dizziness or loss of physical control must not operate
this machine.
Operator Training
Operator training must cover:
1. Use and limitations of the controls in the platform and at
the ground, emergency controls and safety systems.
2. Control labels, instructions, and warnings on the
machine.
3. Rules of the employer and government regulations.
4. Use of approved fall protection device.
5. Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the
machine to recognize a malfunction or potential malfunction.
6. The safest means to operate the machine where overhead obstructions, other moving equipment, obstacles,
depressions, holes, and drop-offs exist.
7. Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical
conductors.
8. Specific job requirements or machine application.
Training Supervision
Training must be done under the supervision of a qualified person
in an open area free of obstructions until the trainee has developed the ability to safely control and operate the machine.
Operator Responsibility
The operator must be instructed that he/she has the responsibility
and authority to shut down the machine in case of a malfunction or
other unsafe condition of either the machine or the job site.
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SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
NOTICE
2.2 Preparation, Inspection, and Maintenance
The following table covers the periodic machine inspections and
maintenance recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local
regulations for further requirements for aerial work platforms. The
frequency of inspections and maintenance must be increased as
necessary when the machine is used in a harsh or hostile environment, if the machine is used with increased frequency, or if the
machine is used in a severe manner.
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOGNIZES A FACTORY-TRAINED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN AS A PERSON WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
THE JLG SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR THE SPECIFIC JLG PRODUCT MODEL.
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SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
Table 2-1. Inspection and Maintenance Table
TYPE FREQUENCY
Pre-Start Inspection
Pre-Delivery
Inspection
(See Note)
Frequent
Inspection
Annual Machine
Inspection
Preventative
Maintenance
NOTE: Inspection forms are available from JLG. Use the Service and Maintenance Manual to perform inspections.
B ef o re u s in g ea c h d a y ; o r whenever there’s an Operator change.
Before each sale, lease, or rental delivery. Owner, Dealer, or User Qualified JLG
In service for 3 months or 150 hours, whichever
comes first; or Out of ser vice for a period of more
than 3 months; or Purchased used.
Annually, no later than 13 months from the date of
prior inspection.
At intervals as specified in the Ser vice and Maintenance Manual.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITY
User or Operator User or Operator Operator and Safety Manual
Owner, Dealer, or User Qualified JLG
Owner, Dealer, or User Factory-Trained
Owner, Dealer, or User Qualified JLG
SERVICE
QUALIFICATION
Mechanic
Mechanic
Service Technician
(Recommended)
Mechanic
Service and Maintenance Manual and applicable JLG inspection form
Service and Maintenance Manual and applicable JLG inspection form
Service and Maintenance Manual and applicable JLG inspection form
Service and Maintenance Manual
REFERENCE
3120774 – JLG Lift – 2-3
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