JLG 2505H, Operation Manual

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Section 1- General Safety Practices
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1.1 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Safety Alert System and Safety Signal Words
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentiality hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
1.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Hydraulic cylinders are subject to thermal expansion and contraction. This may result
in changes to the boom and/or attachment position while the machine is stationary.
Factors affecting thermal movement can include the length of time machine is
stationary, hydraulic oil temperature, ambient air temperature and boom and/or
attachment position.
WARNING
Before operation, read and understand this manual. Failure to comply with the safety
precautions listed in this manual could result in machine damage, property damage,
personal injury or death.
DANGER
O W 00 1 0
W ARN I NG
OW0021
C A UTIO N
OW0031