Oshkosh Corporation JLG R2632, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
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Machine Familiarization
NOTE: Responsibilities for familiarization may vary by region.
Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-specific
familiarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall determine if per -
sonnel are qualified to operate the MEWP prior to operation. The user
shall ensure that after familiarization, the operator operates the
MEWP for a sufficient period of time to achieve proficiency. When
authorized by the user, self-familiarization can be achieved, if author -
ized, by a properly trained operator reading, understanding and fol -
lowing the manufacturer’s operator’s manual.
Prior to users authorization of an operator to use a specific model of
MEWP, the user shall ensure the operator is familiarized on the follow -
ing:
1. Location of the manual storage compartment and the
requirement to ensure the required manual(s) are present on
the MEWP;
2.
Purpose and function of the machine controls and indicators
at the platform and ground control stations;
3.
Purpose, location, and function of the emergency controls;
4. Operating characteristics and limitations;
5.
Features and devices;
6.
Accessories and optional equipment.
2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE
The following table covers machine inspections and maintenance
required by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local regulations for further
requirements for MEWPs. Frequency of inspections and maintenance
must be increased as necessary when machine is used in a harsh or
hostile environment, if machine is used with increased frequency, or
if machine is used in a severe manner.