General; Section - 3 - User Responsibilities And Machine Con; Personnel Training; Operator Training - JLG LIFTLUX 210-25 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
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GENERAL

NOTICE
SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
MACHINE APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IT IS THE RESPONSIBIL-
ITY OF THE USER AND HIS OPERATING PERSONNEL.
This section provides the necessary information needed to
understand control functions. Included in this section are the
operating characteristics and limitations, and functions and
purposes of controls and indicators. It is important that the
user read and understand the proper procedures before
operating the machine. These procedures will aid in obtain-
ing optimum service life and safe operation.
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PERSONNEL TRAINING

The scissor lift is a personnel handling device; therefore, it is
essential that it be operated and maintained only by autho-
rized personnel who have demonstrated that they under-
stand the proper use and maintenance of the machine. It is
important that all personnel who are assigned to and respon-
sible for the operation and maintenance of the machine
undergo a thorough training program and check out period
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in order to become familiar with the characteristics prior to
operating the machine.
Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who are
subject to seizures, dizziness or loss of physical control must
not be permitted to operate the machine.

Operator Training

Operator training must include instruction in the following:
1. Use and limitations of the platform controls, ground con-
2. Knowledge and understanding of this manual and of the
3. Knowledge and understanding of all safety work rules of
4. Proper use of all required personnel safety equipment.
5. Sufficient knowledge of the mechanical operation of the
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trols, emergency controls and safety systems.
control markings, instructions and warnings on the
machine itself.
the employer and of Federal, State and Local Statutes,
including training in the recognition and avoidance of
potential hazards in the work place; with particular atten-
tion to the work to be performed.
machine to recognize a malfunction or potential mal-
function.
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