JLG R1532i Use and care manual

Operation and Safety Manual
Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
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R1532i
R1932i
R1932
PVC 2004
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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
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FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) models covered in this manual are designed and tested to meet or exceed various
compliance standards. Please refer to the manufacturer’s nameplate affixed to the subject MEWP for specific standard compliance
information.
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The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating proce-
dures 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 noti-
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
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NOTICE
INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLICY THAT RELATES DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL OR PROTECTION OF PROP-
ERTY.
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 possi-
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REVISION LOG
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REVISION LOG
Original Issue A - February 21, 2020
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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 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3 OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Trip and Fall Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Electrocution Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Tipping Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Crushing and Collision Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Machine Familiarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . .2-2
Inspection and Maintenance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
2.3 PRE-START INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.4 WALK-AROUND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.5 FUNCTION CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
SECTION - 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND
OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.2 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.3 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . .3-2
Placards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.4 PLATFORM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.5 MACHINE CONTROL LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
3.6 BATTERY CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
3.7 GROUND CONTROL STATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Ground/Platform/OFF Key Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Platform Lift/Lower Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Inverter ON/OFF Switch (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Ground Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Hourmeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Overload Indicator (LSS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
MDI Indicator (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
3.8 PLATFORM CONTROL STATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Platform Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Lift/Drive Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Forward/Reverse/Lift/Lower Direction Decal . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Drive/Lift/Steer Joystick Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
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Steering And Traveling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Traveling Forward and Reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Raising And Lowering Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Arm Guards (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Overload Indicator (LSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Tilt Indicator Warning Light and Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Battery Charge Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
System Fault Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Indoor/Outdoor Operation Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Indoor/Outdoor Operation Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
3.9 PLATFORM MANUAL DESCENT CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
3.10 GRADE AND SIDESLOPE DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
3.11 PLATFORM EXTENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
3.12 PARKING AND STOWING MACHINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
3.13 PLATFORM RAILS FOLD-DOWN PROCEDURE
(IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Platform with Rail-in-Rail Extension Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Platform with Narrow Access Rails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
3.14 MACHINE LIFTING AND TIE DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Tie Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23
3.15 TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
Hydraulic Brake Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
SECTION - 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Operator Unable to Control Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Righting of Tipped Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Platform Caught Overhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 PLATFORM MANUAL DESCENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
SECTION - 5 - ACCESSORIES
5.1 DC/AC POWER INVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.2 MAGNETIC GATE LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3 ANTI-VANDALISM PACKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.4 PLATFORM EXTENSION HANDLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.5 PIPE RACKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Preparation and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
5.6 FOOTSWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
5.7 PANEL CARRIER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
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Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Preparation and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.8 JLG™ MOBILE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Document Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.9 SKYSENSE™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Preparation and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Notification Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
SkySense Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Override Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
SkySense Coverage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
SECTION - 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Other Publications Available Specific to this Machine . . .6-1
Serial Number Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Platform Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Machine Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
6.3 LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Lubrication Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hydraulic Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Lubrication Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hydraulic Oil Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hydraulic Oil Operating Temperature Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
6.4 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Scissor Arm - Safety Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Hydraulic Oil Check Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Delta-Q - Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Green Power - Battery Charger (China Only). . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Eagle Performance - Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Battery Maintenance and Safety Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Battery Quick-Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Tire Wear and Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Wheel and Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Wheel Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
6.5 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6.6 DECAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.7 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
SECTION - 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG
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LIST OF TABLES
1-1 Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
1-2 Beaufort Scale (For Reference Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
2-1 High Drive Cutout Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
2-2 Tilt Activation Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
5-1 R1532i - Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5-2 R1932i, R1932 - Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5-3 R1932 Only - Available Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
5-4 R1532i - Options/Accessories Relationship Table . . . . . .5-3
5-5 R1932i, R1932 - Options/Accessories Relationship
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
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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 must 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 quali-
fied 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
•Read, understand, and study the Operation and Safety Manual in
its entirety before operating the machine. For clarification, ques-
tions, or additional information regarding any portions of this
manual, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
•Only personnel who have received proper training regarding the
inspection, application and operation of MEWPs (including recog-
nition and avoiding hazards associated with their operation) shall
be authorized to operate a MEWP.
•Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-specific
familiarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall determine if
personnel are qualified to operate the MEWP prior to operation.
•Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
and operating instructions on the machine and in this manual.
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•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 have a thorough understanding of
the intended purpose and function of the MEWP controls, includ-
ing platform, ground, and emergency descent controls.
•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 and during 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 obstruc-
tions.
•Check operating surfaces for holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstruc-
tions, 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 pur-
pose 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 temperatures
of 0o F to 104o F (-20o C to 40o C). Consult JLG to optimize opera-
tion outside of this temperature range.
Machine Inspection
•Do not operate this machine until the inspections and functional
checks have been performed as specified in Section 2 of this man-
ual.
•Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and main-
tained according to the maintenance and inspection require-
ments as specified in the machine’s Service and Maintenance
Manual.
•Ensure all safety devices are operating properly. Modification of
these devices is a safety violation.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF A MEWP SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRIT-
TEN 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 floor. Keep mud, oil,
grease, and other slippery substances from footwear and platform
floor.
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1.3 OPERATION
General
•Machine operation requires your full attention. Bring the machine
to a full stop before using any device, i.e. cell phones, two-way
radios, etc. that will distract your attention from safely operating
the machine.
•Do not use the machine for any purpose other than positioning
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 oppo-
site direction. Always return switch to neutral and stop before
moving the switch to the next function. Operate controls with
slow and even pressure.
•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 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 pulling
except by pulling at the chassis tie-down lugs.
•Fully lower platform and shut off all power before leaving
machine.
•Remove all rings, watches, and jewelry when operating machine.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing or long hair unrestrained which
may become caught or entangled in equipment.
•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.
•Hydraulic cylinders are subject to thermal expansion and contrac-
tion. This may result in changes to the platform position while the
machine is stationary. Factors affecting thermal movement can
include the length of time the machine will remain stationary,
hydraulic oil temperature, ambient air temperature and platform
position.
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Trip and Fall Hazards
•Prior to operation, ensure all gates and rails are fastened and
secured in their proper position.
•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 protection requirements on JLG prod-
ucts, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
•Identify the designated lanyard anchorage point(s) at the platform
and securely attach the lanyard. Attach only one (1) lanyard per
lanyard anchorage point.
•Enter and exit only through gate area. Use extreme caution when
entering or leaving platform. Ensure that the platform assembly is
fully lowered. Face the machine when entering or leaving the plat-
form. 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 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.
•Keep oil, mud, and slippery substances cleaned from footwear and
the platform floor.
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Electrocution Hazards
•This machine is not insulated and does not provide protection
from contact or proximity to electrical current.
•Maintain distance from electrical lines, apparatus, or any ener-
gized (exposed or insulated) parts according to the Minimum
Approach Distance (MAD) as shown 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 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 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 approach
distance shall be reduced to a distance within the designed work-
ing 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 ener-
gized equipment.
DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL INSIDE PROHIBITED ZONE (MAD).
ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING ARE ENERGIZED UNLESS KNOWN OTH-
ERWISE.
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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 sur-
faces.
•The user must be familiar with the operating surface before driv-
ing. Do not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade while driv-
ing.
•Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated while on
or near a sloping, uneven, or soft surface. Ensure machine is posi-
tioned on a smooth, firm surface within the limits of the maximum
operating slope before elevating platform or driving with the plat-
form in the elevated position.
•Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces, check
allowable capacity of the surfaces.
•Never exceed the maximum platform capacity 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.
•Do not operate the machine when wind conditions exceed specifi-
cations shown in Section 6.2 or as shown on the capacity placard
on the platform billboard. Factors affecting wind speed are; plat-
form elevation, surrounding structures, local weather events, and
approaching storms.
•Wind speed can be significantly greater at height than at ground
level.
•Wind speed can change rapidly. Always consider approaching
weather events, the time required to lower the platform, and
methods to monitor current and potential wind conditions.
•Do not cover or increase surface area of the platform or the load.
Do not carry large surface area items in the platform when operat-
ing outdoors. The addition of such items increases the exposed
wind area of the machine. Increased areas exposed to wind will
decrease stability.
•Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized modifica-
tions, deck extensions, or attachments.
Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(Phase to Phase)
MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE
in Feet (Meters)
0 to 50 KV 10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200 KV 15 (5)
Over 200 KV 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 govern-
mental regulations are more stringent.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN WIND CONDITIONS EXCEED SPECIFICATIONS
SHOWN IN SECTION 6.2 OR AS SHOWN ON THE CAPACITY PLACARD ON THE PLAT-
FORM BILLBOARD.
Table 1-2. 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. Flags waving near horizontal. 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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•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.
•If the 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.
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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 and when elevated without safety prop engaged.
•Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead when driv-
ing. Check clearances above, on sides, and bottom of platform
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 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.
•Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When driving in
high speed, reduce drive 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 MEWP’s presence. Disconnect power to overhead
cranes. Barricade floor area if necessary.
•Do not operate over ground personnel. Warn personnel not to
work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Position barricades
on floor as necessary.
IF DRIVING MACHINE WITH THE PLATFORM CONTROL STATION FROM GROUND, DO
NOT HANG THE CONTROL BOX ON ANY PART OF THE MACHINE WHILE DRIVING. HOLD
THE CONTROL BOX AND KEEP AT LEAST 3 FT (1 M) DISTANCE FROM MACHINE.
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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 emer-
gency, 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 desig-
nated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of adequate capac-
ity.
•Refer to Section 3 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
This sub-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 manual 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 moving parts are
secured from inadvertent motion prior to performing any adjust-
ments or repairs.
•Never work under an elevated platform until it has been fully low-
ered to the full down position, if possible, or otherwise supported
and restrained from movement with appropriate safety props,
blocking, or overhead supports.
•DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses or fittings
while the machine is powered on or when the hydraulic system is
under pressure.
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