Moving, Lifting And Repositioning; General; Additional Safety Information; Maintenance - JLG LiftPod FT70 Operation, Safety, Service And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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MOVING, LIFTING AND REPOSITIONING

General

• Never allow personnel in platform while moving, lifting
or repositioning the machine.
• This machine shall not be towed by a vehicle.
• Do not move assembled unit on wheels over soft or
uneven surfaces, or over obstructions, bumps, debris,
etc.
• Disassemble unit to transport over uneven or sloped
ground, or in a vehicle.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty
of tools prior to disassembly, lifting or hauling.
• Remove powerpack and tool tray (if fitted) from plat-
form when transporting in a vehicle.
• Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual
for lifting information.

Additional Safety Information

• Do not use machine as ground for welding.
• Do not attempt to transport assembled machinery by
forklift.
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1.5

MAINTENANCE

This sub-section contains general safety precautions which
must be observed during maintenance of this machine. Addi-
tional precautions to be observed during machine mainte-
nance are inserted at the appropriate points in this manual
and in the Service and Maintenance section of this manual. It
is of utmost importance that maintenance personnel pay
strict attention to these precautions to avoid possible injury
to personnel or damage to the machine or property. A main-
tenance program must be established by a qualified person
and must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe.

Maintenance Hazards

• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all moving
parts are secured from inadvertent motion prior to per-
forming any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been
fully lowered to the full down position, if possible, or other-
wise supported and restrained from movement with appro-
priate safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
• Ensure replacement parts or components are identical or
equivalent to original parts or components.
• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an
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