Oshkosh Corporation JLG R2632, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or hauling.
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This machine should not be towed, except in the event of emer -
gency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unloading. Refer to
emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of tools
prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at desig -
nated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of adequate capac -
ity.
•
Refer to Section 3 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
This sub-section contains general safety precautions which must
be observed during maintenance of this machine. Additional pre -
cautions to be observed during machine maintenance are
inserted at the appropriate points in this manual and in the Ser -
vice and Maintenance Manual. It is of utmost importance that
maintenance personnel pay strict attention to these precautions
to avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to the machine
or property. A maintenance program must be established by a
qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the
machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
•
Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all moving parts are
secured from inadvertent motion prior to performing any adjust -
ments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been fully low -
ered to the full down position, if possible, or otherwise supported
and restrained from movement with appropriate safety props,
blocking, or overhead supports.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses or fittings
while the machine is powered on or when the hydraulic system is
under pressure.