Operator Responsibility; Machine Familiarization; 2.2 Preparation, Inspection, And Maintenance - JLG E300AJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION

Operator Responsibility

The operator must be instructed that he/she has the responsibil-
ity and authority to shut down the machine in case of a malfunc-
tion or other unsafe condition of either the machine or the job
site.

Machine Familiarization

NOTE: Responsibilities for familiarization may vary by region.
Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-specific famil-
iarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall determine if personnel
are qualified to operate the MEWP prior to operation. The user shall
ensure that after familiarization, the operator operates the MEWP for a
sufficient period of time to achieve proficiency. When authorized by
the user, self-familiarization can be achieved, if authorized, by a prop-
erly trained operator reading, understanding and following the manu-
facturer's operator's manual.
Prior to users authorization of an operator to use a specific model of
MEWP, the user shall ensure the operator is familiarized on the follow-
ing:
1. Location of the manual storage compartment and the
requirement to ensure the required manual(s) are present on
the MEWP;
2.
Purpose and function of the machine controls and indicators
at the platform and ground control stations;
3.
Purpose, location, and function of the emergency controls;
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4. Operating characteristics and limitations;
5. Features and devices;
6.
Accessories and optional equipment.

2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE

The following table covers machine inspections and mainte-
nance required by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local regulations for
further requirements for MEWPs. Frequency of inspections and
maintenance must be increased as necessary when machine is
used in a harsh or hostile environment, if machine is used with
increased frequency, or if machine is used in a severe manner.
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