JLG 600A, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3-16 – JLG Lift – 3121615
NOTE: Lift, Swing, and Drive control levers are spring-loaded and will
automatically return to neutral (off) position when released.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF ANY CONTROL LEVERS OR
TOGGLE SWITCHES CONTROLLING PLATFORM MOVEMENT DO NOT RETURN TO THE
OFF OR NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
NOTE: To operate the Drive joystick, pull up on the lock-
ing ring below the handle.
NOTE: The Drive joystick is spring loaded and will automatically return
to neutral (off) position when released.
9. Drive/Steer
Push forward to drive forward,
pull back to drive in reverse.
Steering is accomplished via a
thumb-activated rocker switch on
the end of the steer handle.
10. Main Boom Telescope
Provides extension and retraction of the main
boom.
11. Lights (If Equipped)
This switch operates control console panel
lights and head lights if the machine is so
equipped. The ignition switch does not have to be on to
operate the lights, so care must be taken to avoid draining
the battery if left unattended. The master switch and / or the
ignition switch at the ground control will turn off power to
all lights.
12. Jib (If Equipped)
Push forward to lift up, pull back to lift down.
Variable lift speed is using the Function Speed
Control.
13. Soft Touch/SkyGuard Override Switch (If equipped)
The machine can be equipped with one of three options. It
may have Soft Touch, SkyGuard, or both Soft Touch and Sky-
Guard.