Machine Familiarization; Preparation, Inspection, And Maintenance - JLG EcoLift 50 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION

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;
4. Operating characteristics and limitations;
5. Features and devices;
6. Accessories and optional equipment.
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PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE

The following table covers the machine inspections and maintenance
recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local regulations for fur-
ther requirements for MEWPs. The frequency of inspections and main-
tenance must be increased as necessary when the machine is used in a
harsh or hostile environment, if the machine is used with increased fre-
quency, or if the machine is used in a severe manner.
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