JLG 1532R, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 5 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
3121744 – JLG Lift – 5-9
5.5 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
Scissor Arm - Safety Prop
(See Figure 5-1.)
NEVER WORK UNDER AN ELEVATED PLATFORM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
RESTRAINED FROM MOVEMENT WITH THE SAFETY PROP, BLOCKING OR
OVERHEAD SLING.
THE SAFETY PROP MUST BE USED WHENEVER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
ON THE MACHINE REQUIRES THE SCISSOR ARMS TO BE RAISED AND ONLY
WITH NO LOAD IN THE PLATFORM
The safety prop is located on the side of the scissor arms on the
right side of the machine.
To engage the safety prop:
1. From the Ground Control Station, raise the platform
far enough to allow the safety prop to be engaged.
2. Rotate the prop assembly clockwise until it hangs ver-
tically on the side of the scissor arms.
3. Lower the platform until the safety prop rests against
the safety prop stop on the arm set below it, stopping
all downward movement of the platform/scissor arm
assembly.
To disengage the safety prop:
1. Raise the platform enough to release the safety prop
off the safety prop stop.
2. Rotate the prop assembly counterclockwise until it is
resting on the arm prop holder plate on the side of the
scissor arm assembly.