Machine Familiarization; Preparation, Inspection, And Maintenance - JLG R4045 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE 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 Inspection and Maintenance Table explains the machine inspec-
tions and maintenance recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult
local regulations for further requirements for MEWPs. The frequency of
inspections and maintenance must be increased as necessary when
the machine is used in a harsh or hostile environment, if the machine is
used with increased frequency, or if the machine is used in a severe
manner.
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