JLG AM Series Use and care manual

Operation and Safety Manual
ANSI
®
Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
AS/NZS
Models
AM Series
25AM
30AM
38AM
PVC 2002
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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
or wash your hands frequently when servicing. For more
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FOREWORD
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FOREWARD
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.
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.
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL
WILL HAVE A RED BACKGROUND.
IN DIC ATES A POTENTIALIT Y HA ZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL
WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACKGROUND.
CAUTION
INDICATES A POTENTIALIT Y 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.
NOTICE
INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLIC Y THAT RELATES
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL OR PRO-
TECTION 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 possi-
ble injury or death
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THIS PRODUCT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY RELATED BULLE-
TINS. CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED
JLG REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SAFET Y
RELATED BULLETINS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS
PRODUCT.
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN ALL
INSTANCES WHERE JLG PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCI-
DENT INVOLVING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL OR
WHEN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED TO PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY OR THE JLG PRODUCT.
Contact :
Product Safety and Reliability Department
JLG Industries, Inc.
13224 Fountainhead Plaza
Hagerstown, MD 21742
USA
or Your Local JLG Office
(See addresses on manual rear cover)
In USA:
Toll Free: 877-JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233)
Outside USA:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
For :
• Accident Reporting
• Product Safety Publi-
cations
• Current Owner
Updates
• Questions Regarding
Product Safety
• Standards and Regula-
tions Compliance Infor-
mation
• Questions Regarding Spe-
cial Product Applications
• Questions Regarding
Product Modifications
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REVISION LOG
Original Issue A - October 3, 2019
Revised B - February 10, 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE
SECTION - - FOREWARD
SECTION - - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL
WORDS
Contact : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-c
In USA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-c
Outside USA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-c
SECTION - - REVISION LOG
SECTION - 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Tipping Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Tilt Back Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3 PRE-OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Electrocution Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . .1-10
SECTION - 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARA-
TION, AND INSPECTION
2.1 PERSONNEL TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Operator Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Training Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Machine Familiarization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3 PRE-START INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.4 FUNCTION CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5 DAILY WALK-AROUND INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
SECTION - 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ground Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Manual Descent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Platform Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
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3.3 DECAL INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
SECTION - 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.1 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.2 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 BATTERY CHARGING & MAINTENANCE - (DC MODELS
ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Battery Maintenance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Battery Charger Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Abnormal Cycle Indicator LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 MACHINE SET-UP AND OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Caster Brake Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Outrigger Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Platform Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Platform Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.5 QUICK-CHANGE PLATFORM MOUNTS. . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Platform Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Platform Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.6 MACHINE SHUT DOWN AND PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.7 TRANSPORT, LIFTING AND TIE DOWN. . . . . . . . . . 4-11
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Transporting by Pushing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Tilt-Back Assembly Set-up (AM38) . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Pickup Truck Loading Device (Option) . . . . . . . 4-16
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Machine Tie Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
SECTION - 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5.1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
22" x 22" Quick-Change Platform (Not Available in
CE Markets) 5-1
26" x 26" Quick-Change Platform (Not Available in
CE Markets) 5-1
28" x 26" Quick-Change Platform (Not Available in
CE Markets) 5-1
Tool Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Fluorescent Tube Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Crane Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Extra Power Pack (Battery, Charger & Case) . . . 5-1
Platform Auxiliary Power Lowering Device . . . . 5-1
Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
SECTION - 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 EMERGENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Operator Unable to Control Machine . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE SECTION - PARAGRAPH, SUBJECT PAGE
Platform Caught Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Righting of Tipped Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
SECTION - 7 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE
7.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Machine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Platform Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Machine Component Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Serial Number Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
SECTION - 8 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG
LIST OF FIGURES
2-1. Daily Walk-Around inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
3-1. Ground Control Station.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-2. Manual Descent Valve Location.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-3. Platform Control Station.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-4. Decal Installation. (ANSI/CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-5. Decal Installation (CE and AUS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
4-1. Battery Fluid Level.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-2. Battery Box and Charger Assembly.
(D.C. Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-3. Dual Voltage Charger - Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-4. Setting & Releasing Caster Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-5. Outrigger Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-6. Quick Change Platform Mount.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-7. Tilt-Back Assembly Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-8. Tilt-Back Assembly Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-9. Tilt-Back Assembly Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-10. Loading Machine onto Bed of Pick-Up Truck. . . 4-17
5-1. Hour Meter Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
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LIST OF TABLES
1-1 Minimum Approach Distance (M.A.D.) . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
2-1 Inspection and Maintenance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
3-1 Decal Installation Chart (ANSI and CSA) (See Figure
3-4.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-2 Decal Installation Chart (CE and AUS Specification)
(See Figure 3-5.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
4-1 Maximum Platform Capacity.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-2 AM Machine Gross Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
7-1 Lubrication Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
7-2 Lubrication Intervals for Various Components . . 7-9
8-1 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. For proper machine use,
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 Main-
tenance 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.
If there are any questions with regard to safety, training, inspec-
tion, maintenance, application and operation, please contact
JLG Industries, Inc. ("JLG").
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN MEWP SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH
PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
1.2 TRANSPORTING
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS SECTION
AND ON MACHINE MAY RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY
OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.
Transport
•The platform must be completely empty of tools and
debris.
•Ensure platform is fully lowered. Remove and stow outrig-
gers.
•Never allow personnel in platform while moving machine.
•To move machine use handles provided on the mast cross-
bar.
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Tipping Hazards
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING TIPPING HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS
COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BEING
MOVED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
•On a level surface, always travel with the platform end lead-
ing the way.
•Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead.
•Check travel path for persons, holes, bumps, drop-offs,
obstructions, debris, and coverings which may conceal
other hazards.
•Before placing machine on floors, trucks and other surfaces,
check allowable capacity of surfaces.
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•Two persons are required on slopes up to 5°. A forklift must
be used when moving units on slopes greater than 5°.
•Always travel up or down a slope with the platform end of
the machine positioned towards the low side of the slope.
the operator and assistant must walk beside to guide the
machine.
•Never position the unit sideways on a slope.
•Do not elevate the platform or move the machine on a soft
surface.
•Use caution and check clearances when moving machine in
restricted or close quarters.
•Always use an assistant when moving machine in areas
where vision is obstructed.
•Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away
from machine during moving operations.
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Tilt Back Procedure
(AM38 Machines Only)
•The platform must be completely empty of tools and
debris.
•Ensure platform is fully lowered. Remove and stow outrig-
gers.
•Tilt machine back only on a flat, firm and level surface.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.3 PRE-OPERATION
General
•Read, understand, and study the Operation and Safety
Manual in its entirety before operating the machine. For
clarification, questions, or additional information regarding
any portions of this manual, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
•Only personnel who have received proper training regard-
ing the inspection, application and operation of MEWPs
(including recognition 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.
•Before operation check work area for machine traffic such
as forklifts, cranes, and other construction equipment.
•Set-up machine for operation only on a smooth, firm sur-
face on which the machine is capable of being leveled.
•Be sure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the MEWP’s presence. Disconnect
power to overhead cranes.
•The operator is to take safety measures to avoid all hazards
in the work area prior to machine operation.
•Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and
maintained according to requirements specified in the Ser-
vice and Maintenance manual.
•Do not operate this machine until the inspections and func-
tional checks as specified in Section 2 of this manual have
been performed.
•Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and
ground personnel.
•Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS, and operating instructions on the machine and in
this manual.
•All operating personnel must be familiar with emergency
controls and emergency operation of the machine as speci-
fied in this manual.
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•Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised
platform. Position barricades on floor, if necessary.
•Be sure all safety devices are operating properly. Modifica-
tion of these devices is a safety violation.
•Never operate machine in high wind, rain or snow.
•Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trail-
ers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless approved by JLG.
Electrocution Hazard
Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distance (M.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(PHASE TO PHASE)
MINIMUM APPROACH
DISTANCE - Feet (m)
0-50KV 10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200KV 15 (5)
Over 200KV to 350KV 20 (6)
Over 350KV to 500KV 25 (8)
Over 500KV to 750KV 35 (11)
Over 750KV to 1000KV 45 (14)
NOTE: This Minimum Approach Distance shall apply except where
employer, local, or governmental regulations are more stringent.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Maintain a clearance of at least 10 ft (3m) 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 (0.3m) additional clearance is required
for every additional 30,000 volts or less.
The minimum approach distance may be reduced if insulat-
ing barriers are installed to prevent contact, and if the barriers
are rated for the voltage of the line being guarded. These bar-
riers shall not be part of (or attached to) the machine. The min-
imum 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 employer, local, or governmental require-
ments for work practices near energized equipment.
1.4 OPERATION
•Do not operate any machine on which instruction placards
or decals are missing or illegible.
•Never exceed the maximum platform capacity.
•Operate AC units with an extension cord rated at a mini-
mum of 15 amps.
•Prior to entering the platform ensure all leveling jacks have
been properly installed and the unit’s base frame is level
according to the bubble leveling indicator on base frame,
and all wheels are completely off the ground.
•While operating the machine, always look in the direction
of machine movement.
•Never operate a machine that is not operating properly. If a
malfunction occurs, shut down the machine.
•When applicable by reason of local regulations or job-site/
employer safety rules, personnel in the platform shall at all
times wear approved fall protection devices. The autho-
rized lanyard attachment is on the side of the machine’s
mast.
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•Check work area for clearance overhead, on sides, and bot-
tom of platform when lifting and lowering platform.
•Never use the mast assembly to enter or leave the platform.
•Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck
extensions or attachments, increasing the area exposed to
wind will decrease stability.
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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
•Platform to structure transfers at elevated positions are dis-
couraged. Where transfer is necessary, enter and exit
through the gate only with the platform within 1 foot (0.3
m) of the adjacent safe and secure structure. 100% tie-off is
also required in this situation using (2) lanyards. One lan-
yard must be attached to the platform, the second lanyard
attached to the structure. The lanyard connected to the
platform must not be disconnected until the transfer to the
structure is complete.
•Do not allow personnel to tamper with, or operate the
machine from the ground with personnel in the platform,
except in an emergency.
•During operation, keep all body parts inside platform rail-
ing.
•Never position ladders, steps, or similar items on unit to
provide additional reach for any purpose.
•When working from platform both feet must be firmly posi-
tioned on deck.
•Do not perform work that will subject unit to a horizontal
force or create a swaying motion of the platform.
•Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and
never left hanging by their cord from the platform work
area.
•Avoid any build up of debris on the platform floor. keep
mud, oil, grease and other slippery substances from foot-
wear and platform floor.
•Do not operate machine from platform without the gate in
place and properly closed.
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