Emergency Operation; Operator Unable To Control Machine; Manual Descent - JLG LIFTLUX 210-25 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5.2

EMERGENCY OPERATION

Use of Ground Controls
NOTICE
KNOW HOW TO USE THE GROUND CONTROLS IN AN EMERGENCY SIT-
UATION.
Ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the
machine operating characteristics and the ground control
functions. Training should include operation of the machine,
review and understanding of this section and hands-on oper-
ation of the controls in simulated emergencies.

Operator Unable to Control Machine

1. Operate the machine from ground controls ONLY with
the assistance of other personnel and equipment
(cranes, overhead hoists, etc.) as may be required to
safely remove the danger or emergency condition.
2. Other qualified personnel on the platform may use the
platform controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF
CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY.
3. Cranes, forklift trucks or other equipment which may be
available are to be used to remove platform occupants
5-2
and stabilize motion of the machine in case machine
controls are inadequate or malfunction when used.
5.3

MANUAL DESCENT

NOTE: The manual descent system is provided as an emergency
means to lower personnel from the platform.
1. Locate the valve block inside the hydraulic cover on the
right side of the machine
2. Turn valve knob clockwise until tight..
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