Towing, Lifting, And Hauling; Maintenance; Maintenance Hazards - JLG R4045 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING

• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or hauling.
• 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.
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MAINTENANCE

This sub-section contains general safety precautions which must be
observed during maintenance of this machine. Additional precautions
to be observed during machine maintenance are inserted at the appro-
priate points in this manual and in the Service and Maintenance Man-
ual. 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.
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