Training Supervision; Operator Responsibility; Machine Familiarization; Preparation, Inspection, And Maintenance - JLG 10MSP Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION

Training Supervision

Training must be delivered by a qualified person in an open
area, free of hazards until the trainee has demonstrated the abil-
ity to safely control and operate the machine.

Operator Responsibility

The operator must be instructed that they have the responsibil-
ity and authority to shut down the machine in case of a mal-
function or other unsafe condition of either the machine or the
job site.

Machine Familiarization

NOTE: Responsibilities for familiarization may vary by region.
Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-spe-
cific familiarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall deter-
mine 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-famil-
iarization can be achieved, if authorized, by a properly trained
operator reading, understanding and following the manufac-
turer'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 familiar-
ized on the following:
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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 con-
trols;
4. Operating characteristics and limitations;
5. Features and devices;
6.
Accessories and optional equipment.
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PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Table 2-1 explains the machine inspections and maintenance
recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local regulations
for further requirements for MEWPs. Frequency of inspections
and maintenance must be increased as necessary when
machine is used in a harsh or hostile environment, if machine is
used with increased frequency, or if machine is used in a severe
manner.
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