Oshkosh JLG 520AJ, Operation And Safety Manual

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of card-
board or paper to search for leaks. Wear gloves to help protect
hands from spraying fluid.
• Ensure replacement parts or components are identical or
equivalent to original parts or components.
• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an
unstable position. Ensure adequate support is provided when
raising components of the machine.
• Do not use machine as a ground for welding.
• When performing welding or metal cutting operations, pre-
cautions must be taken to protect the chassis from direct
exposure to weld and metal cutting spatter.
• Do not refuel the machine with the engine running.
• Use only approved non-flammable cleaning solvents.
• Do not replace items critical to stability, such as batteries or
solid tires, with items of different weight or specification. Do
not modify unit in any way to affect stability.
• Refer to the Service and Maintenance Manual for the weights
of critical stability items.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SHALL BE MADE
ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.