SECTION A - INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SECTION A. INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL
This section contains the general safety precautions which
must be observed during maintenance of the Mobile Ele-
vating Work Platform (MEWP). It is of utmost importance
that maintenance personnel pay strict attention to these
warnings and precautions to avoid possible injury to
themselves or others, or damage to the equipment. A
maintenance program must be followed to ensure that
the machine is safe to operate.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF A MEWP SHALL BE MADE ONLY
WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
The specific precautions to be observed during mainte-
nance are inserted at the appropriate point in the manual.
These precautions are, for the most part, those that apply
when servicing hydraulic and larger machine component
parts.
Your safety, and that of others, is the first consideration
when engaging in the maintenance of equipment. Always
be conscious of weight. Never attempt to move heavy
parts without the aid of a mechanical device. Do not allow
heavy objects to rest in an unstable position. When raising
a portion of the equipment, ensure that adequate support
is provided.
SINCE THE MACHINE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
THE FIELD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE, SAFETY IN THIS AREA
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY
It should be noted that the machines hydraulic systems
operate at extremely high potentially dangerous pres-
sures. Every effort should be made to relieve any system
pressure prior to disconnecting or removing any por-
tion of the system.
MAINTENANCE
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS SEC-
TION COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR
DEATH AND IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.
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USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS OR COMPONENTS
THAT ARE APPROVED BY JLG. TO BE CONSIDERED
APPROVED, REPLACEMENT PARTS OR COMPONENTS
MUST BE IDENTICAL OR EQUIVALENT TO ORIGINAL
PARTS OR COMPONENTS.
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NO SMOKING IS MANDATORY. NEVER REFUEL DURING
ELECTRICAL STORMS. ENSURE THAT FUEL CAP IS
CLOSED AND SECURE AT ALL OTHER TIMES.
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REMOVE ALL RINGS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY WHEN
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
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DO NOT WEAR LONG HAIR UNRESTRAINED, OR
LOOSE-FITTING CLOTHING AND NECKTIES WHICH ARE
APT TO BECOME CAUGHT ON OR ENTANGLED IN
EQUIPMENT.
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OBSERVE AND OBEY ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
ON MACHINE AND IN SERVICE MANUAL.
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KEEP OIL, GREASE, WATER, ETC. WIPED FROM STAND-
ING SURFACES AND HAND HOLDS.
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USE CAUTION WHEN CHECKING A HOT, PRESSURIZED
COOLANT SYSTEM.
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NEVER WORK UNDER AN ELEVATED SCISSOR UNTIL
PLATFORM HAS BEEN SAFELY RESTRAINED FROM ANY
MOVEMENT BY BLOCKING OR OVERHEAD SLING, OR
SAFETY PROP HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
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BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATING OR
PERFORMING ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF
ALL POWER CONTROLS.
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BATTERY SHOULD ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED DUR-
ING REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
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KEEP ALL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHMENTS
STOWED IN THEIR PROPER PLACE.
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USE ONLY APPROVED, NONFLAMMABLE CLEANING
SOLVENTS.
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