Maintenance; Maintenance Hazards - JLG 10MSP Operation And Safety Manual

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MAINTENANCE

This sub-section contains general safety precautions which
must be observed during maintenance of this machine.
Additional precautions to be observed during machine
maintenance are inserted at the appropriate points in this
manual and in the Service and Maintenance Manual. It is of
utmost importance that maintenance personnel pay strict
attention to these precautions to avoid possible injury to
personnel or damage to the machine or property. A main-
tenance program must be established by a qualified per-
son and must be followed to ensure that the machine is
safe.

Maintenance Hazards

• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all moving
parts are secured from inadvertent motion prior to per-
forming any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been
fully lowered to the full down position, if possible, or
otherwise supported and restrained from movement
with appropriate safety props, blocking, or overhead
supports.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic cir-
cuits before loosening or removing hydraulic compo-
nents.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses
or fittings while the machine is powered on or when the
hydraulic system is under pressure.
• DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of
cardboard or paper to search for leaks. Wear gloves to
help protect hands from spraying fluid.
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