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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-10 – JLG Lift– 31210088
DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN WIND CONDITIONS EXCEED 28
MPH (12,5 M/S OR 45 KM/H).
Table 1-2. Beaufort Scale (For Reference Only)
Beaufort
Number
Wind Speed
Description Land Conditions
mph m/s
0 0 0-0.2 Calm Calm. Smoke rises vertically.
1 1-3 0.3-1.5 Light air Wind motion visible in smoke.
2 4-7 1.6-3.3 Light breeze Wind felt on exposed skin. Leaves rustle.
3 8-12 3.4-5.4 Gentle breeze Leaves and smaller twigs in constant motion.
4 13-18 5.5-7.9 Moderate breeze Dust and loose paper raised. Small branches begin to move.
5 19-24 8.0-10.7 Fresh breeze Smaller trees sway.
6 25-31 10.8-13.8 Strong breeze Large branches in motion. Whistling heard in overhead wires.
Umbrella use becomes difficult.
7 32-38 13.9-17.1 Near Gale/Moderate Gale Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to walk against the wind.
8 39-46 17.2-20.7 Fresh Gale Twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road.
9 47-54 20.8-24.4 Strong gale Light structure damage.