JLG 1532R, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3-2 – JLG Lift – 3121744
3.3 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS
General
A thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and lim-
itations of the machine is always the first requirement for any
user, regardless of user’s experience with similar types of equip-
ment.
Placards
Important points to remember during operation are provided at
the control stations by DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE,
and INSTRUCTION placards. This information is placed at various
locations for the express purpose of alerting personnel of
potential hazards constituted by the operating characteristics
and limitations of the machine. See foreword for definitions of
placard safety signal words.
3.4 PLATFORM LOADING
The platform maximum rated load capacity is shown on a plac-
ard located on the platform billboard and ground control sta-
tion and is based upon the machine positioned on a smooth,
firm, and level surface. Refer to Section 5, Table 5-2 on page 5-4,
for the maximum platform capacity.
The platform is entered through an entry gate at the rear of the
platform. Keep entry gate closed during machine operation.
NOTE: It is important to remember that the load should be
evenly distributed on the platform. The load should be
placed near the center of the platform when possible.