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Operation and Safety Manual
Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
Models
EcoLift 50
SN P900004791 to Present
EcoLift 70
SN P900004841 to Present
®
ANSI
31215860
October 3, 2019 - Rev A

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  • Page 1 Operation and Safety Manual Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times. Models EcoLift 50 SN P900004791 to Present EcoLift 70 SN P900004841 to Present ® ANSI 31215860 October 3, 2019 - Rev A...
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  • Page 3 WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining this vehicle or equipment can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle or equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing.
  • Page 4 The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.
  • Page 5 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to the potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death INDICATES A POTENTIALIT Y HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
  • Page 6 (See addresses on manual rear cover) In USA: JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN ALL Toll Free: 877-JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233) INSTANCES WHERE JLG PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCI- Outside USA: DENT INVOLVING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OR WHEN SUBSTANTIAL Phone:...
  • Page 7 REVISION LOG REVISION LOG Original Issue A - October 3, 2019 31215860...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    EcoLift 50 ........
  • Page 9 Operating Specifications (EcoLift 70)... . 5-3 DECAL INSTALLATION (ECOLIFT 50) ..... 3-10 DECAL INSTALLATION (ECOLIFT 70) .

  • Page 10: Section 1 - Safety Precautions

    • Read, understand, and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and operating instructions on the machine and in this manual. • Ensure that the machine is to be used in a manner which is within the scope of its intended application as determined by JLG. 31215860...

  • Page 11: Workplace Inspection

    • Do not operate or raise the platform from a position on trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equipment unless the application is approved in writing by JLG. • Before operation, check work area for overhead hazards such as...

  • Page 12: Operation

    • Do not remove, modify, or disable any safety devices. • Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the machine • JLG Industries, Inc. recommends all personnel in the platform wear from the ground with personnel in the platform, except in an a fall/travel restraint system in the platform with a lanyard emergency.

  • Page 13: Electrocution Hazard

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electrocution Hazard • Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all times. Never position ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or similar items on unit to provide additional reach for any purpose. • Never use the mast assembly to gain access to or leave the plat- •...

  • Page 14: Tipping Hazards

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Tipping Hazards Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.) VOLTAGE RANGE MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE (Phase to Phase) in Feet (Meters) 0 to 50 KV 10 (3) Over 50KV to 200 KV 15 (5) Over 200 KV to 350 KV 20 (6) Over 350 KV to 500 KV 25 (8)
  • Page 15 Keep all loads within the confines of the platform, unless authorized by JLG. • Never operate machine in high wind, rain, or snow. • Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft (0.6 m) from •...

  • Page 16: Crushing And Collision Hazards

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Crushing and Collision Hazards • During operation, keep all body parts inside platform railing. • Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from machine during all operations. • When moving the machine, the operator must limit travel speed according to conditions of ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other factors.

  • Page 17: Transporting

    SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TRANSPORTING Tipping Hazards FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING TIPPING HAZARD INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BEING MOVED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. •...
  • Page 18 SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Two persons are required on slopes up to 5°. A forklift must be used when moving units on slopes greater than 5°. • Never position the unit sideways on a slope. • Always travel up or down a slope with the platform end of the •...

  • Page 19: Moving, Lifting, And Repositioning

    • Use only replacement parts or components that are approved by faces, or over obstructions, bumps, debris, etc. JLG.  To be considered approved, replacement parts or compo- • Disassemble unit to transport over uneven or sloped ground, or in nents must be identical or equivalent to original parts or compo- a vehicle.

  • Page 20: Section 2 - Preparation And Inspection

    SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION SECTION 2. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL TRAINING Selection of the appropriate MEWPs and available options for the work to be performed considering specific job requirements, with involvement from the MEWP owner, user, The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is a personnel handling and/or supervisor.

  • Page 21: Machine Familiarization

    Responsibilities for familiarization may vary by region. The following table covers the machine inspections and maintenance recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local regulations for fur- Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-specific famil- ther requirements for MEWPs. The frequency of inspections and main- iarization shall operate a MEWP.

  • Page 22: Inspection And Maintenance Table

    Inspection forms are available from JLG. Use the Service and Maintenance Manual to perform inspections. NOTICE JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOGNIZES A FACTORY-TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN AS A PERSON WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE JLG SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR THE SPECIFIC JLG PRODUCT MODEL.

  • Page 23: Pre-Start Inspection

    Report this to the proper maintenance personnel. rials. Lanyard Attach Points – JLG Industries, Inc. recommends personnel in the platform wear a fall/travel restraint system with a lanyard attached to an authorized lanyard attach point.
  • Page 24 SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION OAR00290 OAR00280 EcoLift 50 (Fall/Travel Restraint Only) EcoLift 70 (Fall/Travel Restraint Only) 31215860...

  • Page 25: Walk-Around Inspection

    SIVE MACHINE DAMAGE. Lanyard Attach Point – Refer to Inspection Note. Rubber Foot (Pad) (EcoLift 50) – Check that the front rub- INSPECTION NOTE: On all components, make sure there are no loose or ber chassis feet (pads) are undamaged and secured.

  • Page 26: Inspection Diagram (Ecolift 50)

    SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION Inspection Diagram (EcoLift 50) 1. Swivel Castor 2. Platform 3. Auto-Lock Braked Wheels 4. Gates 5. Tool Tray 6. Flywheel Handle 7. Flywheel 8. Emergency Lowering Tool 9. Bubble Level Indicator 10. Mast Assembly 11.

  • Page 27: Inspection Diagram (Ecolift 70)

    SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION Inspection Diagram (EcoLift 70) 1. Swivel Castor 2. Platform 3. Auto-Lock Braked Wheels 4. Gates 5. Tool Tray 6. Flywheel Handle 7. Flywheel 8. Emergency Lowering Tool 9. Bubble Level Indicator 10. Mast Assembly 11.

  • Page 28: Function Check

    Enter platform: Check that platform entry gates automati- cally close completely while in platform. EcoLift 50 - Upon stepping into the platform, the front caster wheel should retract and machine should be resting on the front foot pads.
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  • Page 30 SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION NOTES: 2-10 31215860...

  • Page 31: Section 3 - Machine Operation

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION SECTION 3. MACHINE OPERATION GENERAL MACHINE DESCRIPTION This machine is a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) used to posi- tion personnel along with their necessary tools and materials at work locations. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE APPLICATION AND This MEWP is manually propelled push-a-round machine with a work OPERATION.

  • Page 32: Operating Characteristics And Limitations

    All machine systems are functioning properly. Stability This machine, as originally manufactured by JLG and operated within its rated capacity on a smooth, firm surface, within the limits of the maximum operating slope, provides a stable aerial platform for all plat- form positions.

  • Page 33: Machine Component Locations

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENT LOCATIONS EcoLift 50 1. Mast Assembly 2. Platform 3. Platform Entry Gates 4. Flywheel and Handle 5. Tool Tray 6. Manual Holder 7. Emergency Lowering Tool 8. Front Caster 9. Front Foot Pads 10.

  • Page 34: Ecolift 70

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION EcoLift 70 1. Mast 2. Platform 3. Platform Entry Gates 4. Flywheel and Handle 5. Tool Tray 6. Manual Holder 7. Emergency Lowering Tool 8. Front Casters with Manual Brake 9. Fold-Down Platform Step 10. Fork Lift Pockets 11.

  • Page 35: Positioning And Leveling Machine

    • Both platform swing-in entry gates must be closed once the oper- ator is in the platform. EcoLift 50 - Swivel Castor and Rubber Foot Pads JLG RECOMMENDS THAT THE OPERATOR UTILIZES A FALL/TRAVEL RESTRAINT SYSTEM IN THE PLATFORM WITH A LANYARD ATTACHED TO THE AUTHORIZED LANYARD ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE PLATFORM.

  • Page 36: Entering/Exiting The Platform

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION a. EcoLift 50 - After entering the platform, verify the front Entering/Exiting the Platform castor has retracted and machine is resting on the front rubber foot pads. b. EcoLift 70 - Lock each of the front castor wheels before entering the platform.

  • Page 37: Elevating/Lowering Platform

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION Elevating/Lowering Platform TRANSPORTING, LIFTING, AND TIE-DOWN PROCEDURES Check for overhead obstructions. To elevate the platform, pull out on the flywheel handle and Loading turn flywheel clockwise. If loading machine up a ramp onto a trailer with the aid of a winch, con- To lower the platform, pull out on the flywheel handle and nect the winch cable to the castor/gate end of the chassis using the tie- turn flywheel counterclockwise.

  • Page 38: Storage

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION Storage Vehicle Transport If the machine is due to be stored for periods in excess of one month, The machine must always be transported in the upright position. Do take the following precautions: not lay the machine flat. •...

  • Page 39: Transportation Diagram

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION Transportation Diagram OAR00431 31215860...

  • Page 40: Decal Installation (Ecolift 50)

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION DECAL INSTALLATION (ECOLIFT 50) OAR00370 3-10 31215860...
  • Page 41 SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION EcoLift 50 EcoLift 50 ANSI - English CSA - French ANSI -Portuguese ANSI - English CSA - French ANSI -Portuguese ANSI -Spanish ANSI -Spanish Item Item (1001251176-B) (1001251176-B) (1001251174-B) (1001251175-B) (1001251177-B) (1001251174-B) (1001251175-B) (1001251177-B) 1701509...

  • Page 42: Decal Installation (Ecolift 70)

    SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION DECAL INSTALLATION (ECOLIFT 70) OAD01240 3-12 31215860...
  • Page 43 SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION EcoLift 70 EcoLift 70 ANSI - English CSA - French ANSI - Spanish ANSI - Portuguese ANSI - English CSA - French ANSI - Spanish ANSI - Portuguese Item Item (1001251182-B) (1001251183-B) (1001251184-B) (1001251185-B) (1001251182-B) (1001251183-B) (1001251184-B) (1001251185-B)
  • Page 44 SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION NOTES: 3-14 31215860...

  • Page 45: Section 4 - Emergency Procedures

    INCIDENT NOTIFICATION EMERGENCY LOWERING OPERATION JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any incident involv- ing a JLG product. Even if no injury or property damage is evident, JLG must be contacted by telephone and provided with all necessary details.
  • Page 46 SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES To lower the platform in the event of the operator being incapacitated (unable to operate the flywheel handle in the basket): Locate emergency lowering tool on chassis, remove from DO NOT CLIMB OUT OF THE PLATFORM WHILE ELEVATED. THIS MAY AFFECT THE machine.
  • Page 47 SECTION 4 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency Lowering (EcoLift 50 and EcoLift 70) 31215860...

  • Page 48: Section 5 - General Specifications

    SECTION 5 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Other Publications Available Specific to this Machine Serial Number Identification Illustrated Parts Manual....31215864 The serial number plate is fixed to the mast frame on the front of the machine.

  • Page 49: 5.1 General Specifications

    SECTION 5 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION EcoLift50 EcoLift70 Machine Specifications Maximum Wheel Load 260 lb (118 kg) 320 lb (145 kg) Maximum Ground Bearing 168 psi (11.81 kg/cm 171 psi (12 kg/cm DESCRIPTION EcoLift50 EcoLift70 Pressure Maximum Working Height 10.9 ft (3.32 m) 13.21 ft (4.03 m) NOTE:...

  • Page 50: Operating Specifications (Ecolift 50)

    SECTION 5 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 13 ft. 14 ft (4m) (4.2m) 9.84 ft 9.8 ft. (3m) (3m) 6.5 ft 6.5 ft. (2m) (2m) 3.3 ft. 3.28 ft (1m) (1m) Figure 5-1. Operating Specifications (EcoLift 50) Figure 5-2. Operating Specifications (EcoLift 70) 31215860...
  • Page 51 SECTION 5 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTES: 31215860...

  • Page 52: Section 6 - Inspection And Repair Log

    SECTION 6 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG SECTION 6. INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Machine Serial Number _____________________________________ DATE COMMENTS 31215860...
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