Safety Instructions; Personal Hazards; Equipment Hazards - JLG sky trak mmv Service Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Following are general safety statements to consider
before performing maintenance procedures on a vehicle.
Additional statements related to specific tasks and proce-
dures are located throughout this manual and are listed
prior to any work instructions to provide safety informa-
tion before the hazard occurs.
For all safety messages, carefully read, understand and
follow the instructions before proceeding.
1.6.1

Personal Hazards

HAIR and CLOTHING: DO NOT wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Tie up or restrain hair. Wear the correct safety
equipment for the job (including but not limited to: hard
hat; safety shoes; safety glasses, goggles, or face shield;
heavy gloves; hearing protection; reflective clothing; wet-
weather gear; respirator or filter mask).
EYE PROTECTION: Always wear appropriate eye pro-
tection when chiseling, grinding, sanding, welding, paint-
ing, repairing hydraulic systems, or checking, testing or
charging the battery.
BREATHING PROTECTION: Wear respiratory protec-
tion when grinding or painting.
HEARING PROTECTION: Always wear hearing protec-
tion in a high-noise area.
FOOT PROTECTION: Wear protective footwear with re-
inforced toe caps and slip-resistant soles.
LIFTING: NEVER lift a heavy object without the help of at
least one assistant or a suitable sling and hoist.
Model MMV Rev. 12/04
1.6.2

Equipment Hazards

OWNERS/OPERATORS MANUAL: Before operating
the vehicle, carefully read, understand and follow the
Owners/Operators Manual.
OPERATIONAL PROTECTION: Before operating the ve-
hicle or returning it for operational use, check that the op-
erator's protective structure is intact, undamaged,
unmodified and secure.
LIFTING OF EQUIPMENT: Before using any lifting equip-
ment (chains, slings, brackets, hooks, etc.), verify that it
is of the proper capacity, in good working condition and
properly attached.
NEVER stand or otherwise become positioned under a
suspended load or under raised equipment. The load or
equipment could fall or tip.
DO NOT use a hoist or jack to support raised equipment.
A hoist or jack failure can allow the equipment to fall or tip.
Always support equipment with proper capacity blocks or
stands that are properly rated for the load.
COMPRESSED AIR: Before and during the use of com-
pressed air, wear eye protection and advise other per-
sonnel in the work area that compressed air is about to be
used.
HAND TOOLS: Always use the proper tool for the job;
keep tools clean and in good working order, and use spe-
cial service tools only as recommended.
Safety Practices
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