JLG M45AJ User manual

OPERATORS & SAFETY
CORPORATE OFFICE
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
1 JLG Drive
McConnellsburg, PA 17233-9533
USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
EUROPEAN OFFICE
JLG INDUSTRIES (EUROPE)
Kilmartin Place,
Tannochside Park,
Uddingston, Scotland, G71 5PH
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
AUSTRALIAN OFFICE
JLG INDUSTRIES (AUSTRALIA)
P.0. Box 972
11 Bolwarra Road
Port MacQuarie
N.S.W. 44
Australia
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Models
M45A
M45AJ
E45A
E45AJ
BS E N ISO 9001 Certificate N o. 6917
Issued: April 1, 1999 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 3120883
Updated: March 15, 2000

FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION
WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.]
CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION
WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE
INJURY. IT MAY ALSO BE USED TO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE
PRACTICES
WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION
WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT OR INSTRUCTIONS INDICATES A PROCEDURES
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE OPERATION AND WHICH, IF NOT FOL-
LOWED, MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE
MACHINE.
The purpose of this manual is to provide users with the operating procedures essential for the promotion of
proper machine operation for its intended purpose. It is important to over-stress proper machine usage. All
information in this manual should be READ and UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate the
machine. YOUR OPERATING MANUAL IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT TOOL - Keep it with the machine.
REMEMBER ANY EQUIPMENT IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR.
BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE APPLICATION AND
OPERATION, PROPER SAFETY PRACTICES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER AND HIS OPER-
ATING PERSONNEL.
ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BASED ON THE USE OF THE MACHINE UNDER PROPER
OPERATING CONDITIONS, WITH NO DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. ALTERATION AND/OR
MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM
JLG INDUSTRIES, PER OSHA REGULATIONS AND APPLICABLE ANSI STANDARDS.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS USED TO CALL ATTENTION TO POTENTIAL HAZARDS WHICH
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IGNORED.
Safety of personnel and proper use of the machine are of primary concern, DANGER, WARNING, CAU-
TION, IMPORTANT, INSTRUCTIONS and NOTE are inserted throughout this manual to emphasize these
areas. They are defined as follows:
JLG INDUSTRIES MAY HAVE ISSUED SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS FOR YOUR JLG PRODUCT. CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES INC.
OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED JLG DISTRIBUTOR FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS WHICH MAY
HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR JLG PRODUCT. ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS MUST BE COM-
PLETED ON THE AFFECTED JLG PRODUCT
Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notifica-
tion. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.

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All procedures herein are based on the use of the
machine under proper operating conditions, with no
deviations from original design intent... as per OSHA
regulations.
READ & HEED!
The ownership, use, service, and/or maintenance of
this machine is subject to various governmental and
local laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of
the owner/user to be knowledgeable of these laws
and regulations and to comply with them. The most
prevalent regulations of this type in the United States
are the Federal OSHA Safety Regulations*. Listed
below, in abbreviated form are some of the require-
ments of Federal OSHA regulations in effect as of the
date of publication of this handbook.
The listing of these requirements shall not relieve
the owner/user of the responsibility and obligation
to determine all applicable laws and regulations and
their exact wording and requirements, and to com-
ply with the requirements. Nor shall the listing of
these requirements constitute an assumption of
responsibility of liability on the part of JLG Indus-
tries, Inc.
1. Only trained and authorized operators shall be
permitted to operate the aerial lift.
2. A malfunctioning lift shall be shut down until
repaired.
3. The controls shall be plainly marked as to their
function.
4. The controls shall be tested each day prior to
use to determine that they are in safe operating
condition.
5. All personnel in the platform shall, at all times,
wear approved fall protection devices and
other safety gear as required.
6. Load limits specified by the manufacturer shall
not be exceeded.
7. Instruction and warning placards must be legi-
ble.
8. Aerial lifts may be field modified for uses other
than those intended by the manufacturer only if
certified in writing by the manufacturer to be in
conformity to JLG requirements and to be at
least as safe as it was prior to modification.
9. Aerial lifts shall not be used near electric power
lines unless the lines have been de energized
or adequate clearance is maintained.
10. Employees using aerial lifts shall be instructed
on how to recognize and avoid unsafe condi-
tions and hazards.
11. Ground controls shall not be operated unless
permission has been obtained from personnel
in the platform, except in case of an emer-
gency.
12. Regular inspection of the job site and aerial lift
shall be performed by competent persons.
13. Personnel shall always stand on the floor of the
platform, not on boxes, planks, railing or other
devices, for a work position.
*Applicable Federal OSHA regulations for the
United States, as of the date of publication of this
manual, include, but are not limited to, 29 CFR
1910.67, 29 CFR 1926.20, 29 CFR 1926.21, 29 CFR
1926.28, and 29 CFR 1926.453.

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REVISON LOG
April 1, 1999 - Original Issue
3-9 - Updated 5-7-99
3-9 - Updated 5-12-99
2-5 - Updated 5-21-99
4-3 - Updated 5-21-99
2-10 & 2-11 - Updated 6-1-99
3-10 thru 3-12 - Updated 6-1-99
6-1 - Updated 6-1-99
3-7 - Updated 7-13-99
3-13 - Updated 7-13-99
2-11 - Updated 8-4-99
4-1 - Updated 8-4-99
4-5 thru 4-7 - Updated 8-4-99
3-5 thru 3-8 - Updated 8-18-99
4-7 - Updated 9-21-99
2-9 - Updated 11-3-99
2-11 - Updated 11-3-99
5-1 - Updated 11-3-99
6-1 - Updated 12-1-99
4-1 - Updated 3-15-00
4-8 - Updated 3-15-00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT - SECTION, PARAGRAPH PAGE NO.
SECTION - FOREWORD
SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2 Driving/Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.3 Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.4 Pre-Operational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.5 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.6 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
1.7 Towing and Hauling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.2 Preparation For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.3 Delivery and Frequent Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.4 Daily Walk-around Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.5 Daily Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.6 Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.7 Battery Maintenance and Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.2 Personnel Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.3 Operating Characteristics and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.4 Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.3 Motor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.4 Traveling (Driving). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.5 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.6 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
4.7 Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.8 Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.9 Machine Function Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.10 Shut Down and Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
4.11 Machine Lifting and Tie Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
4.12 Boom Synchronizing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
SECTION 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5.1 Motion Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.2 Foam Filled Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .5-1
5.3 Non-marking Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.4 Rotating Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.5 Tilt Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.6 Wheel Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.7 Battery Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.8 Platform Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.9 Control Console Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.10 Cylinder Bellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.11 Work Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
SUBJECT - SECTION, PARAGRAPH PAGE NO.
SECTION 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2 Emergency Towing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.3 Emergency Controls and Their Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.4 Emergency Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
6.5 Incident Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
2-1. Basic Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2-2. Daily Walk-Around Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2-3. Lubrication Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
2-4. Torque Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
3-1. Position of Least Forward Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3-2. Position of Least Backward Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3-3. Ground Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
3-4. Platform Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
3-5. Caution, Danger, Warning Decal Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
3-6. Control Panel Symbols (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
3-7. Control Panel Symbols (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
4-1. Grade and Side Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4-2. Upright Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
4-3. Lifting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
4-4. Chassis & Platform Tie Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
1-1 Minimum Safe Approach Distances (M.S.A.D.) to energized (exposed or insulated)
power lines and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
2-1 Lubrication Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
3-1 Simultaneous Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
7-1 Inspection and Repair Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL
This section prescribes the proper and safe practices for
major areas of machine usage. In order to promote proper
usage of the machine, it is mandatory that a daily routine
be established based on instructions 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 owner/user/operator of the machine should not
accept operating responsibility until this manual has been
read and understood, and operation of the machine,
under the supervision of an experienced and qualified per-
son, has been completed. If there is a question on appli-
cation and/or operation, JLG Industries Inc., should be
consulted.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL PLATFORM
SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
THE MANUFACTURER.
1.2 DRIVING/TOWING
Before driving the machine, the user must be familiar with
the drive, steer and stopping characteristics. This is espe-
cially important when driving in close quarters.
The user should be familiar with the driving surface before
driving. The surface should be firm and level and grades
should not exceed the allowable grade for the machine.
NOTE: Remember that the key to safe and proper usage is
common sense and its careful application.
The machine is not equipped with provisions for towing.
Refer to Section 6 for emergency towing procedures.
SPECIAL NOTE:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN
THIS SECTION AND ON THE MACHINE COULD RESULT IN
MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH, AND IS A
SAFETY VIOLATION.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.3 ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
• MAINTAIN SAFE CLEARANCE FROM ELECTRICAL
LINES AND APPARATUS. ALLOW FOR BOOM SWAY,
ROCK OR SAG AND ELECTRICAL LINE SWAYING.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION
FROM CONTACT WITH OR PROXIMITY TO AN ELEC-
TRICALLY CHARGED CONDUCTOR.
• MAINTAIN A CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 3 M (10
FEET) BETWEEN ANY PART OF THE MACHINE OR
ITS LOAD AND ANY ELECTRICAL LINE OR APPARA-
TUS CARRYING UP TO 50,000 VOLTS. 30.5 cm ADDI-
TIONAL CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY
ADDITIONAL 30,000 VOLTS OR LESS.
1.4 PRE-OPERATIONAL
• READ YOUR MANUAL. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’VE
READ - THEN BEGIN OPERATIONS.
• ALLOW ONLY AUTHORIZED AND QUALIFIED PER-
SONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINE WHO HAVE DEM-
ONSTRATED THAT THEY UNDERSTAND SAFE AND
PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
UNIT.
Table 1-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distances (M.S.A.D.) to energized (exposed or insulated) power lines and parts
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase) MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH DISTANCE in Meters
0to300V AVOIDCONTACT
Over300Vto50KV 3
Over50KVto200KV 5
Over200KVto350KV 6
Over350KVto500KV 8
Over500KVto750KV 11
Over750KVto1000KV 14
DANGER:DONOTmaneuvermachineorpersonnelinsidePROHIBITEDZONE.ASSUMEallelectricalpartsandwiring
areENERGIZEDunlessknownotherwise.