JLG T500J User Manual

Operation & Safety

An Oshkosh Corporation Company

Manual

Original Instructions

Keep this manual with machine at all times.

Telehandler

Personnel Work

Platform

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Revised

June 15, 2012

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

BATTERY WARNING

Battery posts,

terminals and related

accessories contain

lead and lead compounds,

chemical known to the

State of California

to cause cancer and

reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS

AFTER HANDLING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EXHAUST WARNING

Diesel Engine exhaust and

some of its constituents

are known to the State of

California to cause cancer,

birth defects and other

reproductive harm.

Revision Log

Revision Log

January 2, 2007 - A - Original Issue of Manual

March 22, 2007 - B - Revised pages 3-1, 4-4 and 6-1.

February 14, 2008 - C - Revised pages 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-4, 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4.

December 10, 2008 - D - Revised covers and pages c & 5-1.

June 15, 2012 - E - Revised covers and pages 1-5, 1-11, 2-1, 2-4, 3-4, 4-2 & 5-1.

REVISION LOG

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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.

Telehandler Operator and Platform Occupant Qualifications

The telehandler operator and platform occupants must read and understand this
manual.

The telehandler operator must read and understand the telehandler Operation &
Safety Manual and any optional equipment instructions prior to operation.

The operator must also read, understand and comply with all applicable Employer,
Industry and Governmental rules, standards and regulations.

Modifications

Any modification to the platform must be approved by the platform
manufacturer.

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This product must comply with all safety related bulletins. Contact JLG Industries,
Inc. or the local authorized JLG representative for information regarding safety­related bulletins which may have been issued for this product.

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 damage has occurred to personal property or the JLG product.

FOR:

• Accident Reporting and Product Safety Publications

• Current Owner Updates

• Questions Regarding Product Applications and Safety

• Standards and Regulations Compliance Information

• Questions Regarding Product Modifications

CONTACT:

Product Safety and Reliability Department
JLG Industries, Inc.
13224 Fountainhead Plaza
Hagerstown, MD 21742
USA

or Your Local JLG Office
(Addresses on back cover)

In USA:

Toll Free: 1-877-JLG-SAFE (1-877-554-7233)

Outside USA:

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Telehandler Operator and Platform

Occupant Qualifications ..................................................... b

Modifications ...................................................................... b

Table of Contents

Section 1 - General Safety Practices

1.1 Hazard Classification System ..............................................1-1

Safety Alert System and Safety Signal Words................1-1

1.2 General Precautions ............................................................1-2

1.3 Operation Safety ..................................................................1-3

Electrical Hazards ...........................................................1-3

Tip Over Hazard..............................................................1-4

Load Falling Hazard ........................................................1-6

Pinch Points and Crush Hazards ....................................1-7

Fall Hazard......................................................................1-9

Chemical Hazards.........................................................1-11

Section 2 - Pre-Operation and Inspection

2.1 Pre-Operation Check and Inspection...................................2-1

2.2 Safety Decals - JLG Supplied Personnel Work Platform.....2-2

Quick Switch Mounted .................................................... 2-2

Fork Mounted..................................................................2-4

2.3 Walk-Around Inspection.......................................................2-5

2.4 Warm-Up and Operational Checks ......................................2-6

Warm-Up Check ............................................................. 2-6

Operational Check .......................................................... 2-6

Table of Contents

Section 3 - Operation

3.1 Platform Operation...............................................................3-1

Lifting/Lowering Personnel..............................................3-1

3.2 Use of the Capacity Chart ....................................................3-2

Example ..........................................................................3-2

3.3 Loading and Securing for Transport .................................... 3-4

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Section 4 - Types of Personnel Work Platforms

4.1 Approved Personnel Work Platforms .................................. 4-1

Quick Switch Mounted - JLG Supplied ........................... 4-1

Fork Mounted ................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Unapproved Personnel Work Platforms .............................. 4-2

4.3 Platform Installation ............................................................. 4-3

Quick Switch Mounted - JLG Supplied ........................... 4-3

Fork Mounted ................................................................. 4-4

Section 5 - Emergency Procedures

5.1 Emergency Lowering of Boom ............................................ 5-1

5.2 Incident Notification ............................................................. 5-1

Section 6 - Specifications

6.1 Product Specifications - JLG Supplied Personnel

Work Platform...................................................................... 6-1

Performance ................................................................... 6-1

Dimensions of Platform .................................................. 6-1

Index

Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Log

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Section 1 - General Safety Practices

DANGER

OW0010

WARNING

OW0021

CAUTION

OW0031

SECTION 1 - GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

1.1 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Safety Alert System and Safety Signal Words

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNIN G indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentiality hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.

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1.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

Before operation, read & understand this manual. Failure to comply with the
safety precautions listed in this manual could result in machine damage, property
damage, personal injury or death.

• DO NOT use the telehandler with platform attached for any purpose other than
positioning personnel, their tools and equipment.

• DO NOT place boom or platform against any structure to steady the platform or
to support the structure.

• Operator must remain in cab and keep platform occupants in direct line of sight.

• Prior to lifting personnel, platform occupants and telehandler operator must
establish means of communication.

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1.3 OPERATION SAFETY

OAB0010

Electrical Hazards

• This machine is not insulated and does not provide protection from contact or
proximity to electrical current.

Voltage Range

(Phase to Phase)

0 to 50 KV 10 ft (3 m)

Over 50 KV to 200 KV 15 ft (5 m)

Over 200 KV to 350 KV 20 ft (6 m)

Over 350 KV to 500 KV 25 ft (8 m)

Over 500 KV to 750 KV 35 ft (11 m)

Over 750 KV to 1000 KV 45 ft (14 m)

Note: This requirement shall apply except where employer, local or
governmental regulations are more stringent.

• Maintain safe distance from electrical lines, apparatus or any energized
(exposed or insulated) parts according to the Minimum Safe Approach Distance
(MSAD).

• Allow for machine movement and electrical line swaying.

• Maintain a clearance of at least 10 ft (3 m) between any part of the machine and
its occupants, their tools and equipment from any electrical line or apparatus
carrying up to 50,000 volts. One foot additional clearance is required for every
additional 30,000 volts or less.

• The minimum safe approach distance may be reduced if insulating barriers are
installed to prevent contact and 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 safe 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 the employer, local or
governmental requirements for work practices near energized equipment.

MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH

DISTANCE (MSAD)

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OAB0030

OAB0040

OH2291

Tip Over Hazard

• DO NOT exceed rated lift capacity. Distribute loads evenly on platform floor.

• Be sure that the ground conditions are able to support the machine.

• DO NOT raise boom unless frame is level (0 degrees).

• DO NOT lift personnel during thunderstorms, strong winds or other inclement
weather.

• MAINTAIN proper tire pressure at all times. If proper tire pressures are not
maintained, this machine could tip over.

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OW0170

OW01

90

OAB0070

• USE ONLY an approved personnel work platform.

• DO NOT drive machine from cab when personnel are in platform.

• Never level the machine when the platform is occupied.

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OZ1350

Load Falling Hazard

• Never suspend load from platform or supports.

• DO NOT carry materials directly on platform railing unless approved by the
platform manufacturer.

• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and never left hanging by
their cord from the platform work area.

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