JLG LiftPod FS80 Installation and user guide

Operation, Safety, Service
and Maintenance Manual
ANSI / CSA
Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
1-877-254-3876 LIFTPOD by JLG
1-877-2-LIFTPOD www.liftpod.com
LiftPod Model
FS80
P/N - 1001070451
February 11, 2009
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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 operat-
ing procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.
Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. (JLG) reserves the right to make specification changes
without prior notification. Contact JLG for updated information.
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL
WILL HAVE A RED BACKGROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALITY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS
DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACKGROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALITY 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.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to the potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death
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THIS PRODUCT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY RELATED BULLE-
TINS. CONTACT JLG OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED JLG REPRESENTA-
TIVE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS
WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PRODUCT.
NOTICE
JLG MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN ALL INSTANCES WHERE JLG
PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING
BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL OR WHEN SUBSTANTIAL
DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR THE JLG
PRODUCT.
Contact:
Product Safety and Reliability Department
JLG Industries, Inc.
13244 Fountainhead Plaza
Hagerstown, MD 21742
USA
In USA:
Toll Free: 877-JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233)
Outside USA:
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
or your local JLG office
(see addresses on manual’s rear cover)
For:
• Accident reporting
• Product safety publica-
tions
• Current owner updates
• Questions regarding
product safety
• Standards and regulations
compliance information
• Questions regarding spe-
cial product applications
• Questions regarding prod-
uct modifications
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REVISION LOG
Original Issue of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 14, 2008
Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 04, 2008
Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25, 2008
Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 29, 2008
Revised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 11, 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION - 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 PRE-OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Operator Training and Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Workplace Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Machine Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Trip and Fall Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Electrocution Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Tipping Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Crushing and Collision Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.4 MOVING, LIFTING AND REPOSITIONING. . . . . . . 1-8
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Additional Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
SECTION - 2 - 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
Pre-Start Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 DAILY WALK-AROUND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Walk-Around Inspection Components . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tool Tray Pre-Start Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.4 FUNCTION CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Function Check Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
SECTION - 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Detailed Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Platform Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Mast/Carriage Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3 MACHINE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Assembly of the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Disassembly of the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.4 POWERPACK (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT). . . . . . . 3-10
Battery Charging Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Battery Charge Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Charging the Batteries Using the Fast Charge
Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Fast Charge Indicator Light Guide . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Power Supply Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.5 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Cordless Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
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Powerpack Control Console (Optional
Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Elevating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Descending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Powerpack Emergency Stop/Shutdown Button 3-16
Unpowered Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.6 TRANSPORT AND MANEUVERING (MOVING) . . 3-17
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Fully Assembled Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Disassembled Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Parking and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Vehicle Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
SECTION - 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Manual Descent Crank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Discharged Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Operator Unable to Control Machine . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Platform Caught Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Rope Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
SECTION - 5 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 DECAL INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Machine Specifications (assembled) . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Optional Powerpack Electrical Specifications . . . 5-9
Platform Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Machine Component Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
SECTION - 6 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 MACHINE PREPARATION, INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Preparation, Inspection, and Maintenance . . . . . 6-3
Pre-Start Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Frequent and Pre-Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . .6-3
Annual Machine Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
5 Year Machine Inspection & Rope
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.4 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES . 6-8
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
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Safety and Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Component Disassembly and Reassembly . . . . 6-8
6.5 REPLACEMENT KITS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.6 DECAL REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.7 MAST ROPE INSPECTION PROCEDURE . . . . . 6-12
1. Rope Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
2. Rope Misaligned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
3. Rope Loose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
SECTION - 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
LIST OF FIGURES
1-1. Read your manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2-1. Daily Walk-Around Inspection (Sheet 1 of 2) . . . . . 2-5
2-2. Examples of cracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-3. Daily Walk-Around Inspection (Sheet 2 of 2) . . . . . 2-6
2-4. Examples of new, acceptable and unacceptable
ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-5. Ropes retained in mast cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-6. Rope anchor points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-7. Platform latch shown engaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-8. Location of manual descent crank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-9. Tool tray installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
3-1. Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2. Base frame component description . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3. Platform component description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-4. Mast/carriage component description . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-5. Carriage/mast to base mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-6. Detail view of level bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-7. Attaching the platform to the carriage . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-8. Platform attachment checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-9. Cordless drill installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3-10. Powerpack positioned and latched into place . . . . 3-8
3-11. Tool tray load restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-12. Battery charging plug and tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3-13. Charge status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3-14. Removing the battery from the powerpack . . . . . 3-11
3-15. Recharge dock operations and indicators . . . . . . 3-11
3-16. Typical cordless drill interface devices . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3-17. Powerpack control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3-18. Cordless drill elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3-19. Detail view of direction selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3-20. Detail view of enable & speed triggers . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3-21. Emergency stop button operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3-22. Activate the handle to extend the swivel castor . . 3-18
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3-23. Maneuvering when tilted back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3-24. Mast/carriage handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3-25. Moving base through a door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
4-1. Manual descent crank operation from inside
platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-2. Manual descent crank operation from outside
platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-3. Releasing the drive interlock using the lanyard . . . 4-3
5-1. Base Decal Installation - ANSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-2. Carriage/Mast Decal Installation - ANSI . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5-3. Platform Decal Installation - ANSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-4. Powerpack Decal Installation - ANSI . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
6-1. Replacement Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6-2. Drum view through inspection window . . . . . . . . 6-12
6-3. Rope alignment through carriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6-4. Loose rope being re-tensioned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
LIST OF TABLES
1-1 Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.) . . . . . . . . . 1-5
2-1 Inspection and Maintenance Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
5-1 Decal Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-2 Machine Specifications (assembled) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5-3 Optional Powerpack Electrical Specifications . . . . 5-9
5-4 Platform Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-5 Machine Component Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
6-1 Preventative Maintenance & Inspection Schedule .6-7
7-1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
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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 con-
tent of this manual. A maintenance program, using the information
provided in this manual must also be established by a qualified
person and must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe to
operate.
Before operation, the operator shall:
1. Read and understand the manufacturer’s (remanufac-
turer’s) operating instruction(s) and user’s safety rules
or have them explained.
2. Understand all labels, warnings and instructions dis-
played on the aerial platform or have them explained.
3. Ensure all occupants of the aerial platform wear appro-
priate personal protection equipment (PPE) for the con-
ditions, including the environment in which the aerial
platform will be operated.
If there are any questions with regard to safety, training, inspec-
tion, maintenance, application, and operation, please contact JLG.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS
MANUAL COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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1.2 PRE-OPERATION
Operator Training and Knowledge
• Do not operate this machine until complete training is per-
formed by authorised persons.
• Only authorised and qualified personnel can operate the
machine.
• Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and operating instructions on the machine
and in this manual.
• Use the machine in a manner which is within the scope of
its intended application set by JLG.
• All operating personnel must be familiar with the emer-
gency controls and emergency operation of the machine
as specified in this manual.
• Read, understand, and obey all applicable employer,
local, and governmental regulations as they pertain to
operation of the machine.
Workplace Inspection
• The operator is to take safety measures to avoid all haz-
ards in the work area prior to machine operation.
• Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trail-
ers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip-
ment unless approved in writing by JLG.
• This machine can be operated in temperatures of 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F). Consult JLG for operation outside
this range. Machine performance may vary from pub-
lished specification in very hot or cold conditions.
Machine Inspection
• Before machine operation, perform inspections and func-
tional checks. Refer to Section 2 of this manual for further
instructions.
• Do not operate this machine until it has been serviced and
maintained according to requirements specified in accor-
dance with this manual.
Figure 1-1. Read your manual
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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.
• Avoid any build up of debris on platform floor. Keep mud,
oil, grease, and other slippery substances from footwear
and platform floor.
1.3 OPERATION
General
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than posi-
tioning personnel, their tools and equipment.
• Never operate a machine that is not working properly. If a
malfunction occurs, shut down the machine and contact
JLG.
• Never slam a control switch or lever through neutral to an
opposite direction. Always return switch to neutral and
stop before moving the switch to the next function. Oper-
ate controls with slow and even pressure.
• 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.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and
never left hanging by their cord from the platform work
area.
• Fully lower platform and shut off all power before leaving
machine.
• No riders are permitted on the machine. Only the operator
is permitted in the machine during operation.
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• When performing welding, cutting or grinding operations,
avoid direct contact of heat, sparks and debris with the
ropes and carriage drive assembly.
• Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.
This machine is a powered personnel lift equipped with a work
platform that travels up and down a mast. Vibrations emitted by
this machine is not hazardous to an operator in the work platform.
The equivalent continuous A-Weighted sound pressure level at the
work platform is less than 70dB(A).
Trip and Fall Hazard
• Do not enter or leave the platform while elevated.
• JLG recommends that the operator utilises a fall restraint
system in the platform with a maximum 36 inch (91.4cm)
lanyard attached to the authorised lanyard anchorage
point. For further information regarding fall protection
requirements on JLG products, contact JLG.
• Before operating the machine, make sure all railings and
gates are fastened in their proper position.
• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all
times. Never use ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or similar
items on platform to provide additional reach.
• Never use the mast assembly to enter or leave the plat-
form.
MAX = 36 in (91.4cm)
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• Use extreme caution when entering or leaving the plat-
form. Ensure that the mast assembly is fully lowered. Face
the machine when entering or leaving the platform.
• Always maintain "three point contact" with the machine,
using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at
all times during entry and exit.
Electrocution Hazard
• This machine is not insulated and does not provide pro-
tection from contact or proximity to electrical current.
• Maintain distance from electrical lines, apparatus, or any
energized (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. (3m) between any
part of the machine and its occupants, their tools, and
their equipment from any electrical line or apparatus car-
Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(PHASE TO PHASE)
MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH
DISTANCE - Feet (Meters)
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 requirement shall apply except where employer, local, or gov-
ernmental regulations are more stringent.
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rying up to 50,000 volts. One foot (0.3m) additional clear-
ance is required for every additional 30,000 volts or less.
• The minimum safe approach distance may be reduced if
insulating barriers are installed to prevent contact, and if
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 safe approach distance
shall be reduced to a distance within the designed work-
ing dimensions of the insulating barrier. This determina-
tion shall be made by a qualified person in accordance
with employer, local, or governmental requirements for
work practices near energized equipment.
DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL INSIDE PROHIBITED
ZONE (MAD). ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING ARE
ENERGIZED UNLESS KNOWN OTHERWISE.
Tipping Hazards
• Only elevate the platform on a firm and level surface.
• Check that the two wheels and the two adjustable feet are
in contact with the ground prior to using the machine.
Adjust the front feet to eliminate any base frame move-
ment and check the bubble level indicates level prior to
use.
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• Do not perform work that will subject unit to a horizontal
force or create a swaying motion of the platform.
• Do not elevate in windy conditions. See Table 5-2
Machine Specifications
• The user should be familiar with the operating surface.
• Do not elevate platform while on a slope, or on an uneven
or soft surface.
• Before using on floors, bridges, and other surfaces, check
allowable capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum platform capacity. Distribute
loads evenly on platform floor and tool tray.
• Keep the base of the machine a minimum of 0.6m (2 ft)
from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, con-
cealed holes, and other potential hazards at the ground
level.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not tie-
off machine to any adjacent structure.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorised exten-
sions or attachments, increasing the area exposed to wind
will decrease stability.
• If mast assembly or platform is caught so that one or more
wheels are off the ground, the operator 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
• Appropriate personal protection equipment must be worn
by all operating and ground personnel.
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• Check work area clearances above, on sides, and bottom
of platform while moving, lifting or lowering platform.
• During operation keep all body parts inside platform rail-
ing.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles
from striking or interfering with operating controls and per-
sons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform's pres-
ence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes.
• Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised
platform. Position barricades on floor as necessary.
1.4 MOVING, LIFTING AND REPOSITIONING
General
Never allow personnel in platform while moving, lifting or reposi-
tioning the machine.
This machine shall not be towed by a vehicle.
Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of tools
prior to disassembly, lifting or hauling.
Remove powerpack and tool tray (if fitted) from platform when
transporting in a vehicle.
Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual for lifting
information.
Additional Safety Information
• Do not use machine as ground for welding.
• Keep all naked flames and sharp edges away from ropes.
• Do not attempt to transport assembled machinery by fork-
lift.
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SECTION 2. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
2.1 Personnel Training
The aerial platform is a personnel handling device; so it is neces-
sary that it be operated and maintained only by trained personnel.
The manual supplied with the machine is an important part of
operator training.
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.
Operator Training
Operator training must cover:
1. Use and limitations of the controls in the platform and
emergency controls.
2. Decals, instructions, and warnings on the machine.
3. Rules of the employer and government regulations.
4. Correct assembly of the machine.
5. Use of approved fall protection device.
6. Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the
machine to recognize a malfunction or potential mal-
function.
7. The safest means to operate the machine where over-
head obstructions, other moving equipment, and obsta-
cles, depressions, holes, drop-offs are present.
8. Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical
conductors.
9. Specific job requirements or machine application.
Training Supervision
Training must be done under the supervision of a qualified person
in an open area free of obstructions until the trainee has devel-
oped the ability to safely control and operate the machine.
Operator Responsibility
The operator must be instructed that he/she has the responsibility
and authority to shut down the machine in case of a malfunction or
other unsafe condition of either the machine or the job site.
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2.2 Preparation, Inspection, and Maintenance
The following table covers the periodic machine inspections and
maintenance recommended by JLG. Consult local regulations for
further requirements for aerial work platforms.
The frequency of inspections and maintenance must be increased
as necessary when the machine is used in a harsh or hostile envi-
ronment, if the machine is used with increased frequency, or if the
machine is used in a severe manner.
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