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SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
FT70 Only - There can be no significant load on the machine
while it is being rolled around, or the swivel castor will retract
automatically.
Figure 3-19. FT70 - Lift the handle to extend the swivel castor
FT70 Model
1. Lift the handle to engage the swivel castor. (See Figure
3-19.).
2. Once the swivel is locked in the down position, the
machine can be positioned as required.
3-20
FT140 Model
1. Check that the brake on both front swivel caster
wheels are released. Once released the wheels will roll
freely.
Disassembled Maneuvering
The machine is designed to be used and assembled on the
worksite. To improve portability, it is divided into a number of
self contained sub-assemblies. (See Figure 3-1. - FT70 or Figure
3-2. - FT140).
TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES. USE PROPER
LIFTING TECHNIQUES: BEND AT KNEES ONLY, NEVER TWIST YOUR BACK
WHEN HOLDING OR CARRYING A LOAD, AND/OR GET HELP. ONLY CARRY ONE
COMPONENT AT A TIME.
FT140 MAST ASSEMBLY - JLG RECOMMENDS TWO (2) PEOPLE LIFT ON AND
OFF MACHINE.
The mast assembly can be carried by the built-in handles (see
Figure 3-6.).
LIFTPOD by JLG
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