SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
LIFTPOD by JLG
1001070465
3-5
Getting Started
The following control conditions must be met before the machine
can be operated from the platform controls:
• Batteries must contain enough voltage to operate. Low
battery warning on battery test panel indicates the need to
charge the batteries.
Batteries should be charged for 24
hours prior to first use.
• Emergency stop switch on optional powerpack must be in
the
RESET
position (out).
• Both platform swing-in entry gates must be closed.
Assembly of the Machine
The JLG LiftPod is a user assembled machine. There are three
basic parts that need to be assembled for operation. These parts
are the Base Frame
1
, Carriage/Mast Assembly
2
, and the Plat-
form
3.
Optional parts include the Powerpack
4
, and the Tool Tray
5
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE OR USE A MAST ONTO A BASE FOR
WHICH IT IS NOT INTENDED. EACH MAST HAS A "V" SHAPED GROOVE
ALONG ITS LENGTH, WHICH WILL FIT WITHIN THE GROOVE ON A BASE
STUMP FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. ALWAYS ENSURE THE MAST IS
FULLY INSERTED ONTO THE BASE STUMP PRIOR TO OPERATION.
1.
Position the base frame on a firm, level, uniform, sup-
porting surface.
2.
Push down on the base frame’s step plate until the
swivel castor retracts and the base sits on the adjustable
feet (Figure 3-6.). The machine now rests on the two rear
wheels, and the two adjustable feet at the front.
3.
For the FS60 machine’s base (the 30FS base module),
lock the castor wheels (Figure 3-7.).
CRUSH HAZARD - KEEP FEET CLEAR OF ADJUSTABLE FEET AND
UNDERNEATH BASE WHEN STEPPING ON BASE TO RETRACT CASTOR.
4.
Turn the adjustable feet until the level bubble is centred
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IF THE BASE CAN NOT BE LEVELLED.
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