Tipping Hazards - JLG 600S Operation And Safety Manual

Tipping Hazards

• Ensure that the ground conditions are adequate to support
the maximum tire load indicated on the tire load decals
located on the chassis adjacent to each wheel. Do not travel
on unsupported surfaces.
• The user must be familiar with the operating surface before
driving. Do not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade
while driving.
• Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated while
on or near a sloping, uneven, or soft surface. Ensure machine is
positioned on a smooth, firm surface within the limits of the
maximum operating slope before elevating platform or driv-
ing with the platform in the elevated position.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces,
check allowable capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum platform capacity as specified on
the platform. Keep all loads within the confines of the plat-
form, unless authorized by JLG.
• Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft. (0.6m)
from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed
holes, and other potential hazards at the ground level.
• Do not push or pull any object with the boom.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not tie-off
machine to any adjacent structure. Never attach wire, cable, or
any similar items to platform.
• If boom assembly or platform is in a position that one or more
wheels are off the ground, all persons must be removed before
attempting to stabilize the machine. Use cranes, forklift trucks,
or other appropriate equipment to stabilize machine.
• Do not operate the machine when wind conditions exceed 28
mph (12.5 m/s). Refer to Table 1-2, Beaufort Scale (For Refer-
ence Only). Factors affecting wind speed are; platform eleva-
tion, surrounding structures, local weather events, and
approaching storms.
• Wind speed can be significantly greater at height than at
ground level.
• Wind speed can change rapidly. Always consider approaching
weather events, the time required to lower the platform, and
methods to monitor current and potential wind conditions.
• Do not cover or increase surface area of the platform or the
load. Do not carry large surface area items in the platform
when operating outdoors. The addition of such items
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