SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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– JLG Lift –
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DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL INSIDE PROHIBITED ZONE (MAD).
ASSUME ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS AND WIRING ARE ENERGIZED UNLESS KNOWN OTH-
ERWISE.
Tipping Hazards
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Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support
the maximum tire load indicated on the tire load decals
located on the chassis adjacent to each wheel. Do not travel
on unsupported surfaces.
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The user must be familiar with the driving surface before
driving. Do not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade
while driving.
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Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated
while on or near a sloping, uneven, or soft surface. Ensure
machine is positioned on a firm, level and smooth surface
before elevating platform or driving with the platform in
the elevated position.
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Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces,
check allowable capacity of the surfaces.
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Never exceed the maximum work load as specified on the
platform. Keep all loads within the confines of the platform,
unless authorized by JLG.
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Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft. (0.6m)
from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, con-
cealed holes, and other potential hazards at the ground
level.
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Do not operate the machine when wind conditions exceed
specifications shown in Section 5, Table 5-2 or as shown on
the capacity placard on the platform billboard.
Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(Phase to Phase)
MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE
in Feet (Meters)
0 to 50 KV
10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200 KV
15 (5)
Over 200 KV to 350 KV
20 (6)
Over 350 KV to 500 KV
25 (8)
Over 500 KV to 750 KV
35 (11)
Over 750 KV to 1000 KV
45 (14)
NOTE:
This requirement shall apply except where employer, local or govern-
mental regulations are more stringent.
