Section 1 - Safety Precautions; General; Pre-Operation; Operator Training And Knowledge - JLG EcoLift 50 Operation And Safety Manual

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GENERAL

This section outlines the necessary precautions for proper and safe
machine usage and maintenance. In order to promote proper machine
usage, it is mandatory that a daily routine is established based on the
content of this manual. A maintenance program, using the information
provided in the Service and Maintenance section, must also be estab-
lished by a qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the
machine is safe to operate.
The owner/user/operator/lessor/lessee of the machine must not accept
operating responsibility until this manual has been read, training is
accomplished, and operation of the machine has been completed
under the supervision of an experienced and qualified operator.
These sections contain the responsibilities of the owner, user, operator,
lessor, and lessee concerning safety, training, inspection, maintenance,
application, and operation. If there are any questions with regard to
safety, training, inspection, maintenance, application, and operation,
please contact JLG Industries, Inc. ("JLG").
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
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Operator Training and Knowledge

• Read, understand, and study the Operation and Safety Manual in
its entirety before operating the machine. For clarification, ques-
tions, or additional information regarding any portions of this
manual, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
• Only personnel who have received proper training regarding the
inspection, application and operation of MEWPs (including recog-
nition and avoiding hazards associated with their operation) shall
be authorized to operate a MEWP.
• Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-specific
familiarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall determine if
personnel are qualified to operate the MEWP prior to operation.
• 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.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PRE-OPERATION

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