Operation; General; Trip And Fall Hazard - JLG EcoLift 50 Operation And Safety Manual

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OPERATION

General

• Machine operation requires your full attention. Bring the machine
to a full stop before using any device, i.e. cell phones, two-way
radios, etc. that will distract your attention from safely operating
the machine.
• Do not use the machine for any purpose other than positioning
personnel, their tools, and equipment.
• Before operation, the user must be familiar with the machine
capabilities and operating characteristics of all functions.
• Never operate a malfunctioning machine. If a malfunction occurs,
shut down the machine. Remove the unit from service and notify
the proper authorities.
• Do not remove, modify, or disable any safety devices.
• Do not allow personnel to tamper with or operate the machine
from the ground with personnel in the platform, except in an
emergency.
• Do not carry materials directly on platform railing unless approved
by JLG.
• Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and never left
hanging by their cord from the platform work area.
• Fully lower platform before leaving machine.
• Remove all rings, watches, and jewelry when operating machine.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing or long hair unrestrained which
may become caught or entangled in equipment.
• Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who are subject
to seizures, dizziness, or loss of physical control must not operate
this machine.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Trip and Fall Hazard

• Prior to operation, ensure all gates and rails are fastened and
secured in their proper position.
• JLG Industries, Inc. recommends all personnel in the platform wear
a fall/travel restraint system in the platform with a lanyard
attached to an authorized lanyard anchorage point while operat-
ing this machine. For further information regarding fall protection
requirements on JLG products, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
• Identify the designated lanyard anchorage point at the platform
and securely attach the lanyard. Attach only one (1) lanyard per
lanyard anchorage point.
• Enter and exit only through gate area. Use extreme caution when
entering or leaving platform. Ensure that the platform assembly is
fully lowered. Face the platform when entering or leaving the plat-
form. Always maintain "three point contact" with the machine,
using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all
times during entry and exit.
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