JLG 260MRT Use and care manual

Operation and Safety Manual
Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
ANSI
®
AS/NZS
Model
260MRT
SN 0200000100 - 0200269760
3121219
December 11, 2019 - Rev J

WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining this vehicle or equipment
can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your
vehicle or equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when servicing. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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.
Refer to www.JLG.com for Warranty, Product Registration, and other machine-related documentation.

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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 BACK-
GROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACK-
GROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY 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 INDI-
RECTLY 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

FOREWORD
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THIS PRODUCT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS. CONTACT JLG
INDUSTRIES, INC. OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED JLG REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMA-
TION REGARDING SAFETY-RELATED 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 OR WHEN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED TO PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY 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: [e-mail]
For:
• Accident Reporting
• Product Safety Publica-
tions
• Current Owner Updates
• Questions Regarding
Product Safety
• Standards and Regulations
Compliance Information
• Questions Regarding Special
Product Applications
• Questions Regarding Prod-
uct Modifications

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REVISION LOG
Original Issue A - June 27, 2005
Revised B - July 17, 2006
Revised C - March 29, 2007
Revised D - October 22, 2008
Revised E - April 15, 2010
Revised F - May 14, 2010
Revised G - June 5, 2012
Revised H - April 28, 2017
Revised I - June 29, 2018 - Revised Covers, Prop 65
Revised J - December 11, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 Indspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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
3.5 DECALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
ANSI, ANSI Export, CSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
CE, AUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
SECTION - 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 ENGINE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Power Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Emergency Stop Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Leveling Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Auto Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Manual Level Adjustment (Trim) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Post-Incident Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
SECTION - 6 - ACCESSORIES
6.1 1/2 AIRLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 PLATFORM WORKLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 PLATFORM RAIL PADDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
With Deck Bumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
SECTION - 7 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTE-
NANCE
7.1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Dimensional Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7.3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Safety Prop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Inspection Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7.4 TIRES AND WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Tire Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Tire Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
7.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

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SECTION - 8 - 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
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
Rails4-14
4-5. Platform Rails - Fold Down Sequence - Main Platform Side
Rails4-15
7-1. Engine Operating Temperature Specifications (Kubota)- .
Sheet 1 of 27-7
7-2. Engine Operating Temperature Specifications (Kubota)- .
Sheet 2 of 27-8
7-3. Lubrication Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
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
Available Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Dimensional Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Tire Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Engine Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Lubrication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Inspection and Repair Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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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 promote
proper machine usage, it is mandatory that a daily routine 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, inspec-
tion, maintenance, application, and operation.If there are any
questions with regard to safety, training, inspection, mainte-
nance, 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 Operation and Safety Manual must be read in its entirety
before operating the machine. For clarification, questions, or
additional information regarding any portions 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 autho-
rized persons.
• Allow only those authorized and qualified personnel to oper-
ate the machine who have demonstrated that they under-
stand the safe and proper operation and maintenance of the
unit.
• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS, 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 determined by
JLG.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emergency
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 equip-
ment 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, obstructions,
debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards.
• Check the work area for hazardous locations. Do not operate
the machine in hazardous environments unless approved for
that purpose by JLG.
• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support
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 tempera-
tures of 0o F to 104o F (-20o C to 40o C). Consult JLG to optimize
operation outside of this temperature range.

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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN WIND CONDITIONS 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 Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead 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 Indspection
• Do not operate this machine until the inspections and func-
tional 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 Main-
tenance Manual.
• Ensure all safety devices are operating properly. Modification
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 components.
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 footwear and plat-
form deck.
1.3 OPERATION
General
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than position-
ing 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. Operate con-
trols 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.
• 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.

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• When two or more persons are in the platform, the operator
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 pull-
ing except by pulling at the chassis tie-down lugs.
• Stow scissor arm assembly and shut off all power before leav-
ing machine.
Trip and Fall Hazards
• JLG Industries, Inc. recommends that all persons in the plat-
form wear a full body harness with a lanyard attached to an
authorized lanyard anchorage point while operating this
machine. For further information regarding fall protection
requirements on JLG products, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
• Prior to operation, ensure all gates and rails are fastened and
secured in their proper position. Identify the designated lan-
yard 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 main-
tain “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 footwear
and the platform floor.
Electrocution Hazards
• This machine is not insulated and does not provide protection
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 (3 m) between any part of
the machine and its occupants, their tools, and their equip-
ment 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 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 mini-
mum 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 require-
ments 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 OTH-
ERWISE.
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.

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Tipping Hazards
• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support
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 elevated position.
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces,
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 platform,
unless authorized by JLG.
• Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft (0.6 m)
from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed
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 addition
of such items increases the exposed wind area of the machine.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck
extensions or attachments.

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• 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 bottom of plat-
form when lifting or lowering platform.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform railing.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision is
obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from
machine during all driving operations.
• Under all travel conditions, the operator must limit travel
speed according to conditions of ground surface, congestion,
visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other factors caus-
ing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When driv-
ing in high speed, switch to low speed before stopping. 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 persons in
the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s presence. Dis-
connect power to overhead cranes. Barricade floor area if nec-
essary.
• Avoid operating over ground personnel. Warn personnel not
to work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Position barri-
cades on floor as necessary.

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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/unloading.
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 des-
ignated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of adequate
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 precau-
tions to be observed during machine maintenance are inserted at
the appropriate points in this manual and in the Service and Mainte-
nance Manual. It is of utmost importance that maintenance person-
nel 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 fol-
lowed to ensure that the machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all operating sys-
tems are secured from inadvertent motion prior to performing
any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been fully
lowered to the full down position, if possible, or otherwise
supported and restrained from movement with appropriate
safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
• Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic circuits
before loosening or removing hydraulic components.