JLG 260MRT Use and care manual

Operation and Safety Manual
Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
ANSI
®
Model
260MRT
P/N - 3121219
April 28, 2017

FOREWORD
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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.

FOREWORD
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
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 RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACK-
GROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALITY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF
NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE
INJURY. IT MAY ALSO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRAC-
TICES. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE A YELLOW BACK-
GROUND.
INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLICY THAT
RELATES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF
PERSONNEL OR PROTECTION OF PROPERTY.
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

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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 SAFETY-RELATED BULLE-
TINS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROD-
UCT.
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. SENDS SAFETY RELATED BULLE-
TINS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THIS MACHINE.
CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. TO ENSURE THAT THE
CURRENT OWNER RECORDS ARE UPDATED AND ACCU-
RATE.
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.
1 JLG Drive
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
or Your Local JLG Office
(See addresses on inside of manual cover)
In USA:
Toll Free: 877-JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233)
Outside USA:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
For:
• Accident Reporting
• Product Safety Publica-
tions
• Current Owner Updates
• Questions Regarding
Product Safety
• Standards and Regulations
Compliance Information
• Questions Regarding Spe-
cial Product Applications
• Questions Regarding Prod-
uct Modifications

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REVISION LOG
Original Issue - June 27, 2005
Revised - July 17, 2006
Revised - March 29, 2007
Revised - October 22, 2008
Revised - April 15, 2010
Revised - May 14, 2010
Revised - June 5, 2012
Revised - April 28, 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE
SECTION - 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2 PRE-OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Operator Training and Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Workplace Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Machine Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Trip and Fall Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Electrocution Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Tipping Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Crushing and Collision Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
1.5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Maintenance Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Battery Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
SECTION - 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPA-
RATION 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
2.3 PRE-START INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Preparing the Machine for Operation . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.4 DUAL FUEL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
SECTION - 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE
CONTROL
3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND
LIMITATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Placards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Ground Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.4 PLATFORM CONTROL STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Platform Control Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Indicator Panel LED’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
SECTION - 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 ENGINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Power Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Starting Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Leveling Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Auto Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Manual Level Adjustment (Trim) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 PLATFORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Platform Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Lowering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Platform Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.5 DRIVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Driving Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Driving in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6 PARKING AND STOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7 TIE DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.8 TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.9 PLATFORM RAILS - FOLD-DOWN PROCEDURE. 4-12
SECTION - 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Manual Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Operator Unable to Control Machine . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Platform Caught Overhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Righting of Tipped Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Post-Incident Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
SECTION - 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE
6.1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Dimensional Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Safety Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Inspection Check Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.4 TIRES AND WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
Tire Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

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SECTION - 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG
LIST OF FIGURES
2-1. Walk Around Inspection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
2-2. Walk Around Inspection Points - Sheet 1 . . . . . . . .2-9
2-3. Walk Around Inspection Points - Sheet 2 . . . . . . .2-10
3-1. Ground - Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3-2. Platform - Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3-3. Platform - Control Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
3-4. Platform - Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
3-5. Decal Location (ANSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
3-6. Decal Location (ANSI Export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
3-7. Decal Location (CE/AUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
4-1. Grade and Sideslope Depiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
4-2. Lifting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
4-3. Platform Rails - Fold Down Sequence -
Front/Rear Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
4-4. Platform Rails - Fold Down Sequence -
Deck Extension Side Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
4-5. Platform Rails - Fold Down Sequence -
Main Platform Side Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
6-1. Engine Operating Temperature Specifications
(Kubota)- Sheet 1 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
6-2. Engine Operating Temperature Specifications
(Kubota)- Sheet 2 of 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6-3. Lubrication Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
LIST OF TABLES
Beaufort Scale (For Reference Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Inspection and Maintenance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Tilt Sensor Preset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Decal Legend (ANSI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Decal Legend (ANSI Export) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Decal Legend - (CE/AUS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Dimensional Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Tire Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Engine Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Hydraulic Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lubrication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Inspection and Repair Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL
This section outlines the necessary precautions for proper
and safe machine usage and maintenance. In order to pro-
mote proper machine usage, it is mandatory that a daily rou-
tine is established based on the content of this manual. A
maintenance program, using the information provided in this
manual and the Service and Maintenance Manual, must also
be established by a qualified person and must be followed to
ensure that the machine is safe to operate.
The owner/user/operator/lessor/lessee of the machine
should not accept operating responsibility until this manual
has been read, training is accomplished, and operation of
the machine has been completed under the supervision of
an experienced and qualified operator.
These sections contain the responsibilities of the owner,
user, operator, lessor, and lessee concerning safety, training,
inspection, maintenance, application, and operation.If there
are any questions with regard to safety, training, inspection,
maintenance, application, and operation, please contact JLG
Industries, Inc. (“JLG”).
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LISTED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN MACHINE
DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
1.2 PRE-OPERATION
Operator Training and Knowledge
• The Operators and Safety Manual must be read in its
entirety before operating the machine. For clarification,
questions, or additional information regarding any por-
tions of this manual, contact JLG Industries, Inc.

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• An operator must not accept operating responsibilities
until adequate training has been given by competent and
authorized persons.
• Allow only those authorized and qualified personnel to
operate the machine who have demonstrated that they
understand the safe and proper operation and mainte-
nance of the unit.
• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and operating instructions on the machine
and in this manual.
• Ensure that the machine is to be used in a manner which
is within the scope of its intended application as deter-
mined by JLG.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emer-
gency controls and emergency operation of the machine
as specified in this manual.
• Read, understand, and obey all applicable employer,
local, and governmental regulations as they pertain to
your utilization and application of the machine.
Workplace Inspection
• Precautions to avoid all hazards in the work area must be
taken by the user before operation of the machine.
• Do not operate or raise the platform from a position on
trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or
other equipment unless the application is approved in
writing by JLG.
• Before operation, check work area for overhead hazards
such as electric lines, bridge cranes, and other potential
overhead obstructions.
• Check floor surfaces for holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstruc-
tions, debris, concealed holes, and other potential haz-
ards.
• Check the work area for hazardous locations. Do not
operate the machine in hazardous environments unless
approved for that purpose by JLG.

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• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to sup-
port the maximum tire load indicated on the tire load
decals located on the chassis adjacent to each wheel.
• This machine can be operated in nominal ambient tem-
peratures of 0oF to 104oF (-20oC to 40oC). Consult JLG
to optimize operation outside of this temperature range.
DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN WIND CONDI-
TIONS EXCEED 28 MPH (12.5 M/S).
Table 1-1. Beaufort Scale (For Reference Only)
Beaufort
Number
Wind Speed Description Land Conditions
mph m/s
0 0 0-0.2 Calm Calm. Smoke rises vertically
1 1-3 0.3-1.5 Light air Wind motion visible in smoke
2 4-7 1.6-3.3 Light breeze Wind felt on exposed skin. Leaves rustle
3 8-12 3.4-5.4 Gentle breeze Leaves and smaller twigs in constant motion
4 13-18 5.5-7.9 Moderate breeze Dust and loose paper raised. Small branches begin to move.
5 19-24 8.0-10.7 Fresh breeze Smaller trees sway.
6 25-31 10.8-13.8 Strong breeze Largebranches inmotion.Whistling heard inoverhead wires.
Umbrella use becomes difficult.
7 32-38 13.9-17.1 Near Gale/Moderate Gale Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to walk against the wind.
8 39-46 17.2-20.7 Fresh Gale Twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road.
9 47-54 20.8-24.4 Strong Gale Light structure damage.

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Machine Inspection
• Do not operate this machine until the inspections and
functional checks have been performed as specified in
Section 2 of this manual.
• Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and
maintained according to the maintenance and inspection
requirements as specified in the machine’s Service and
Maintenance Manual.
• Ensure all safety devices are operating properly. Modifica-
tion of these devices is a safety violation.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK
PLATFORM SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN
PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER
• Do not operate any machine on which the safety or
instruction placards or decals are missing or illegible.
• Check the machine for modifications to original compo-
nents. Ensure that any modifications have been approved
by JLG.
• Avoid accumulation of debris on platform deck. Keep
mud, oil, grease, and other slippery substances from foot-
wear and platform deck.
1.3 OPERATION
General
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than posi-
tioning personnel, their tools, and equipment.
• Before operation, the user must be familiar with the
machine capabilities and operating characteristics of all
functions.
• Never operate a malfunctioning machine. If a malfunction
occurs, shut down the machine. Remove the unit from
service and notify the proper authorities.
• Do not remove, modify, or disable any safety devices.
• 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. Oper-
ate controls with slow and even pressure.
• Hydraulic cylinders, other than the outrigger cylinders,
should never be left at end of travel (fully extended or fully
retracted) before shutdown or for long periods of time.
Always “bump” control in opposite direction slightly when
function reaches end of travel. This applies both to
machines in operation or in the stowed position.

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• Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the
machine from the ground with personnel in the platform,
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 opera-
tor shall be responsible for all machine operations.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and
never left hanging by their cord from the platform work
area.
• Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by pushing or
pulling except by pulling at the chassis tie-down lugs.
• Stow scissor arm assembly and shut off all power before
leaving machine.
Trip and Fall Hazards
• JLG Industries, Inc. recommends that all persons in the
platform wear a full body harness with a lanyard attached
to an authorized lanyard anchorage point while operating
this machine. For further information regarding fall protec-
tion requirements on JLG products, contact JLG Indus-
tries, Inc.
• Prior to operation, ensure all gates and rails are fastened
and secured in their proper position. Identify the desig-
nated lanyard anchorage point(s) at the platform and
securely attach the lanyard. Attach only one (1) lanyard
per lanyard anchorage point

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.
• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all
times. Never position ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or
similar items on unit to provide additional reach for any
purpose.
• Never use the scissor arm assembly to gain access to or
leave the platform.
• Use extreme caution when entering or leaving platform.
Ensure that the scissor arm assembly is fully lowered.
Face the machine when entering or leaving the platform.
Always maintain “three point contact” with the machine,
using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at
all times during entry and exit.
• Keep oil, mud, and slippery substances cleaned from foot-
wear and the platform floor.
Electrocution Hazards
• This machine is not insulated and does not provide pro-
tection from contact or proximity to electrical current.

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• Maintain safe clearance from electrical lines, apparatus, or
any energized (exposed or insulated) parts in accordance
with the Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) as specified
in Table 1-1.
• Allow for machine movement and electrical line swaying.
• 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 car-
rying up to 50,000 volts. One foot additional clearance is
required for every additional 30,000 volts or less.
• The minimum approach distance may be reduced if insu-
lating 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 approach distance shall be
reduced to a distance within the designed working dimen-
sions 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.
DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL INSIDE
PROHIBITED ZONE (MAD). ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL
PARTS AND WIRING ARE ENERGIZED UNLESS KNOWN
OTHERWISE.
Table 1-2.Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.)
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase)
MINIMUM APPROACH
DISTANCE
in Feet (Meters)
0 to 50KV 10 (3)
Over 50 kV to 200 KV 15 (5)
Over 200KV to 350 KV 20 (6)
Over 350 KV to 500 KV 25 (8)
Over 500 KV to 750 KV 35 (11)
Over 750 KV to 1000 KV 45 (14)
NOTE: This requirement shall apply except where
employer, local or governmental regulations
are more stringent.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-8 – JLG Lift – 3121219
Tipping Hazards
• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to sup-
port the maximum tire load indicated on the tire load
decals located on the chassis adjacent to each wheel. Do
not travel on unsupported surfaces.
• The user should be familiar with the driving surface before
driving. Do not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade
while driving
.
• Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated
while on or near a sloping, uneven, or soft surface. Ensure
machine is positioned on a firm uniform surface before
elevating platform or driving with the platform in the ele-
vated position.
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other sur-
faces, check allowable capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum work load as specified on the
platform. Keep all loads within the confines of the plat-
form, unless authorized by JLG.
• Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 0.6m (2 ft.)
from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, con-
cealed holes, and other potential hazards at the ground
level.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not tie-
off machine to any adjacent structure. Never attach wire,
cable, or any similar items to platform.
• Do not cover the platform sides or carry large surface-area
items in the platform when operating outdoors. The addi-
tion of such items increases the exposed wind area of the
machine.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck
extensions or attachments.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3121219 – JLG Lift – 1-9
• If scissor arm assembly or platform is caught so that one
or more wheels are off the ground, all persons must be
removed before attempting to free the machine. Use
cranes, forklift trucks, or other appropriate equipment to
stabilize machine and remove personnel.
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and
ground personnel.
• Keep hands and limbs out of the scissor arm assembly
during operation.
• Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead
when driving. Check clearances above, on sides, and bot-
tom of platform when lifting or lowering platform.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform rail-
ing.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision
is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 1.8m. (6 ft.) away
from machine during all driving operations.
• Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit travel
speed according to conditions of ground surface, conges-
tion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other fac-
tors causing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When
driving in high speed, switch to low speed before stop-
ping. Travel grades in low speed only.
• Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close quarters
or when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles
from striking or interfering with operating controls and per-
sons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s pres-
ence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes. Barricade
floor area if necessary.
• Avoid operating over ground personnel. Warn personnel
not to work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Posi-
tion barricades on floor as necessary.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-10 – JLG Lift – 3121219
1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or
hauling.
• This machine should not be towed, except in the event of
emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unload-
ing. Refer to emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of
tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of ade-
quate capacity.
• Refer to Section 4 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
General
This section contains general safety precautions which must be
observed during maintenance of this machine. Additional pre-
cautions to be observed during machine maintenance are
inserted at the appropriate points in this maunual and in the Ser-
vice and Maintenance Manual. It is of utmost importance that
maintenance personnel pay strict attention to these precautions
to avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to the machine
or property. A maintenance program must be established by a
qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the
machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all operating
systems are secured from inadvertent motion prior to per-
forming any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been
fully lowered to the full down position, if possible, or other-
wise supported and restrained from movement with
appropriate safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
• Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic cir-
cuits before loosening or removing hydraulic compo-
nents.
• Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical
components or when performing welding on the machine.
• Shut down the engine (if equipped) while fuel tanks are
being filled.
• Ensure replacement parts or components are identical or
equivalent to original parts or components.
• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in
an unstable position. Ensure adequate support is pro-
vided when raising components of the machine.