JLG H340AJ, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• The minimum approach distance may be reduced if insulating
barriers are installed to prevent contact, and the barriers are
rated for the voltage of the line being guarded. These barriers
shall not be part of (or attached to) the machine. The mini-
mum approach distance shall be reduced to a distance within
the designed working dimensions of the insulating barrier.
This determination shall be made by a qualified person in
accordance with the employer, local, or governmental require-
ments for work practices near energized equipment.
DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL INSIDE PROHIBITED ZONE (MAD).
ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING ARE ENERGIZED UNLESS KNOWN OTH-
ERWISE.
Tipping Hazards
• The user must be familiar with the surface before driving. Do
not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade while driving.
• Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated while
on or near a sloping, uneven, or soft surface. Ensure machine is
positioned on a firm, level and smooth surface before elevat-
ing platform or driving with the platform in the elevated posi-
tion.
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces,
check allowable capacity of the surfaces.