Section B. Troubleshooting Safety Precautions; General; Hydraulic System Safety; Troubleshooting Safety - JLG 1250AJP Troubleshooting Manual

SECTION B. TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

B.1 GENERAL
This section contains the general safety precautions
which must be observed during troubleshooting of the
aerial platform. It is of utmost importance that mainte-
nance personnel pay strict attention to these warnings
and precautions to avoid possible injury to themselves or
others, or damage to the equipment. A maintenance pro-
gram must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe
to operate.
MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT CERTIFICATION BY
A RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY THAT THE MACHINE IS AT LEAST
AS SAFE AS ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED, IS A SAFETY VIOLA-
TION.
The specific precautions to be observed during trouble-
shooting are inserted at the appropriate point in the man-
ual. These precautions are, for the most part, those that
apply when servicing hydraulic and larger machine com-
ponent parts.
Your safety, and that of others, is the first consideration
when engaging in the troubleshooting of equipment.
Always be conscious of weight. Never attempt to move
heavy parts without the aid of a mechanical device. Do not
allow heavy objects to rest in an unstable position. When
raising a portion of the equipment, ensure that adequate
support is provided.
SINCE THE MACHINE MANUFACTURER HAS NO
DIRECT CONTROL OVER troubleshooting, SAFETY IN
THIS AREA IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/
OPERATOR.
B.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY
It should be noted that the machines hydraulic systems
operate at extremely high potentially dangerous pres-
sures. Every effort should be made to relieve any system
pressure prior to disconnecting or removing any portion of
the system.
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B.3 TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN
THIS SECTION MAY RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL
INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.
• No smoking is mandatory. Never refuel during electrical
storms. Ensure that fuel cap is closed and secure at all
other times.
• Remove all rings, watches and jewelry when performing
any troubleshooting.
• Do not wear long hair unrestrained, or loose-fitting
clothing and neckties which are apt to become caught
on or entangled in equipment.
• Observe and obey all warnings and cautions on
machine and in service and operators manuals.
• Keep oil, grease, water, etc. wiped from standing sur-
faces and hand holds.
• Use caution when checking a hot, pressurized coolant
system.
• Never work under an elevated boom until boom has
been safely restrained from any movement by blocking
or overhead sling, or boom safety prop has been
engaged.
• A machine that is damaged or malfunctioning should
immediately be tagged and removed from service.
• Repair any machine damage or malfunction before
operating the machine.
• Unless otherwise specified, perform any troubleshoot-
ing procedure with the machine parked on a flat level
surface, boom stowed, key switch off and key removed,
park brake applied.
• Battery should always be disconnected during replace-
ment of electrical components.
• Keep all support equipment and attachments stowed in
their proper place.
• Use only approved, nonflammable cleaning solvents.
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