Machine Operation - JLG 15MVL Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3.3

MACHINE OPERATION

Getting Started
The following control conditions must be met before the
machine can be operated from either the Ground or Platform
Controls.
• The batteries contain enough voltage to operate the
machine.
• The Main Power Selector Switch on the Ground Control Sta-
tion must be set for either Ground Control Mode or Plat-
form Control Mode.
• Both Emergency Stop Switches, one on the Ground Control
Station the other on the Platform Control Console must be
in the RESET position.
• If equipped, the On/Off Key Switch on the Platform Console
must be set to the ON position.
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3.4 BATTERY CHARGING
This machine is equipped with an AC voltage input/DC voltage
output battery charger. The charger automatically terminates
charging when the batteries reach full capacity.
NOTE: The platform drive function is disabled when the battery
charger is plugged into an AC receptacle.
LEAD ACID BATTERIES MAY GENERATE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS DURING
NORMAL OPERATION. KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES, AND SMOKING MATERIALS
AWAY FROM BATTERIES. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION DURING CHARG-
ING. NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY. STUDY ALL BATTERY MANUFAC-
TURERS' SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONS SUCH AS RECOMMENDED RATES OF CHARGE
AND REMOVING OR NOT REMOVING CELL CAPS WHILE CHARGING.
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