Towing, Lifting, And Hauling - JLG 15MVL Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft. (1.8m) away
from machine during all driving operations.
• Limit travel speed according to conditions of ground sur-
face, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and
other factors causing hazards of collision or injury to per-
sonnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds.
• Do not drive at high speeds in restricted or close quarters or
when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles
from striking or interfering with operating controls and per-
sons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform's presence.
Disconnect power to overhead cranes.
• Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised
platform. Position barricades on floor as necessary.
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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
emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unload-
ing. Refer to the Emergency Procedures Section of this
manual for emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of
tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by pushing or
pulling except by pulling at the chassis tie-down bars.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of ade-
quate capacity.
• Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual for
lifting information.
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