SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
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Operator Responsibility
The operator must be instructed they have the responsibility and
authority to shut down the machine in case of a malfunction or
other unsafe condition of either the machine or the job site.
Machine Familiarization
NOTE:
Responsibilities for familiarization may vary by region.
Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-specific famil
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iarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall determine if personnel
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 authorized, by a prop
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erly trained operator reading, understanding and following the manu
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facturer’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
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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 mainte
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nance 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.
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