JLG EcoLift 50 Operation And Safety Manual page 46

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DO NOT CLIMB OUT OF THE PLATFORM WHILE ELEVATED. THIS MAY AFFECT THE
MACHINE'S BALANCE, CAUSING IT TO TIP OVER. ONLY EXIT THE PLATFORM VIA THE
PLATFORM GATES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLIMB DOWN MAST.
THE MAST IS PRE-LOADED FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT BY THE INTERNAL PRESSURIZED
GAS CYLINDER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY LOWERING TOOL WITH-
OUT AN OCCUPANT IN THE PLATFORM.
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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):
1.
Locate emergency lowering tool on chassis, remove from
machine.
2.
Stand to side of machine (1), attach `hook' end of emer-
gency lowering tool to flywheel handle in platform (2),
releasing handle (3) turn the flywheel counter-clockwise (4),
to bring platform down.
3.
Keep clear of platform as it descends.
4.
Depending on the height of the elevated platform, it may be
necessary to extend the shaft of the lowering tool.
5.
Turn the shaft lock counter-clockwise to extend and retract
the lowering tool shaft, and clockwise to lock to the desired
position.
NOTE:
Step 4 & 5 are applicable only for EcoLift 70.
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