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TRIES, INC. OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED JLG DISTRIBUTOR FOR INFORM ATION CONCERNING SAFETY RELATED BULLE- TINS WHICH M AY HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR JLG PRODUCT. ALL ITEM S REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS M UST BE COM PLETED ON THE AFFECTED JLG PRODUCT.
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Nor shall the listing of these requirements platform, except in case of an emergency. constitute an assumption of responsibility of liability on the part of JLG Industries, Inc. 11. Regular inspection of the job site and aerial lift shall be performed by competent persons.
2. Relieve system pressure by activating the lift DOWN control with the platform completely lowered to direct any line pressure back into the return line to the reservoir. Pressure feed lines to system compo- nents can then be disconnected with minimal fluid loss. – JLG Lift – 3120727...
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February 7, 2000 - Revised - Section-2, Page 2-5, (removed lube check requirement for drive wheel gear box). March 22, 2000 – Revised – Added 20VP UL-EE Option. April 20, 2000 – Revised – Added Proposition 65 to front of manual. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
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If there is a ques- TRANSPORTING MACHINE tion on application and/or operation, JLG Industries Prod- Before transporting (hauling) the machine the user/ opera- uct Safety and Reliability personnel should be consulted.
HAZARD, SECTION 1-2.) • STUDY THE WORK AREA FOR AREAS TO AVOID SUCH AS; SURFACE EDGES THAT DROP-OFF, HOLES OR DIPS IN SURFACE, OR ANY UNLEVEL AREAS WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER. – JLG Lift – 3120727...
SURFACES, CHECK ALLOWABLE CAPACITY OF SUR- FACES. NEVER OPERATE ON SOFT • DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE ON SOFT FOOTING OR UNEVEN SURFACES THAT WILL ALLOW THE WHEELS TO SETTLE INTO OR BREAK THROUGH SURFACE, AS TIPPING WILL OCCUR. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
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THE JOB, AN APPROVED FALL PROTECTION DEVICE AND TWO SAFETY LANYARDS WILL BE USED. ONE LANYARD SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE AERIAL PLATFORM. THE OTHER TO THE STRUCTURE. THE SAFETY LANYARD THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE – JLG Lift – 3120727...
Main- tain an oil level to the “Fill To Line” indicator on the side of reservoir. If fluid level is low, see Table 2-1. “ Lubrication Interval Chart” for information on hydraulic oil. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
Overall Cleanliness 2. Base Frame - No visible damage; drive wheel motor Keep oil, grease, water, etc. wiped from standing surfaces components properly secured; JLG’s Pot-Hole-Pro- and hand holds. tection System components secure; no loose wires Placards or cables dangling below the base;...
Functional Check in accordance with the following Service Classification GL-3, and sufficient chemical stabil- procedures: ity for mobile hydraulic system service. JLG Industries, recommends Mobilfluid 424 hydraulic oil, which has an Set-up machine for operation, according to instructions in SAE viscosity of 10W-30 and a viscosity index of 152.
1m) several times. Check for smooth elevation and lowering of platform. 7. With the platform elevated check the JLG Automatic Pot-Hole-Protection system, if operating properly, 2. With platform completely lowered, check hydraulic the PHP bars on each side of the machine base will oil level in hydraulic fluid reservoir.
1. Position machine in well ventilated area near an AC electrical outlet and set the Ground Control-PLAT/ OFF/GRND key switch to the OFF position. 2. Open the left battery cover and unwrap the battery charger AC power cable from under the cover. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
• A dead cell or cells in either battery would prevent the charger from sensing enough voltage to complete the battery charge. • One or more of the batteries terminal connections loose resulting in an intermittent incomplete circuit. – JLG Lift – 3120727...
JLG Industries, recommends Mobilfluid 424 hydraulic oil, which has an SAE viscosity of 10W-30 and a viscosity index of 152. For cold weather applications, i.e. when temperatures remain consistently below + 20°F (–7°C) JLG recommends using Mobil DTE 13 hydraulic oil.
JLG Distributor before proceeding. NOTE: Manufacturer or Distributor will provide qualified per- sons for training assistance with first machine(s) delivered and thereafter as requested by user or his personnel.
3. PLATFORM UP/DOWN (GROUND CONTROL) Stability The ground operated platform control switch is This machine, as originally manufactured by JLG and located next to the hydraulic reservoir in the lower when operated within its rated capacity on a smooth, firm access hole of the rear cover.
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These items Once activated, the operator has approximately are located under the rear cover on top of the mast three seconds to activate any of the control func- support bracket. tions. 3120751 – JLG Lift –...
Clockwise rotation increases speed, counterclockwise decreases speed. When platform the elevated more than 2 ft. (approx.) drive speed is automatically cut to 1/4 the speed Figure 3-3. Platform Controller. (NEW STYLE) from when the platform was completely lowered. – JLG Lift – 3120751...
. When brakes are disengaged the machine can then be moved around manually. AFTER THE MACHINE HAS BEEN MANUALLY MOVED AND BEFORE DRIVING MACHINE, ALWAYS RE-ENGAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM. 3120751 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS JLG POT-HOLE PROTECTION DEVICE (See Figure 3-5.) All VP Series lifts are equipped with JLGs Pot-Hole-Protec- tion system (PHP) . The PHP system consists of hinged PHP bars extending from the bottom edge of both sides of...
The mast is raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder extending The JLG VP personnel lift is not intended to be used to lift between mast section-1 and -2, the remaining mast sec- material other than supplies which personnel in the plat- tions are proportionally extended and retracted using form require to do their job.
ENABLE switch and platform DOWN switch (down SURFACE. arrow) on the platform controller panel. Upon reach- ing desired lower level release the DOWN (down ALWAYS CHECK THE BUBBLE LEVEL OR TILT INDICATOR ON arrow) switch and the LIFT ENABLE switch. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
POWER, FOR EXAMPLE PUSHING OR TOWING WITH OTHER JLG recommends loading the machine onto the bed of MACHINERY, AT SPEEDS OF 4 MPH. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PUSH the transport vehicle using a suitable fork-lift truck or lifting...
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100 lb. applied two feet from the pivot handle. (i.e.. the chain is properly tightened when a 200 lb. load placed on the chain (a 200 lb. man standing on the chain), just flexes the chain) . – JLG Lift – 3120727...
UL-EE Rating (20VP Model Only) The 20VP machine is available with optional protective features designed into the electrical system, which allow it to comply with the Underwriters Laboratory - EE electrical rating. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
PLATFORM EXTEND HANDLE (Shown both locked in handle HANDLE spring clamp and raised for SPRING extending platform) CLAMP PLATFORM EXTEND HANDLE GATE RELEASE HANDLE RETRACTED EXTENDED Figure 5-1. Extendible Platform. (Platform shown extended) – JLG Lift – 3120727...
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4. Next fold the extend handles down until they lock into the spring clamps on the vertical rail, this will lock the platform extension in place. 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
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It is imperative that JLG Industries, Inc. be notified imme- structures or equipment, do not continue operation of the diately of any incident involving a JLG product. Even if no machine from either the platform or the ground until the...
SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG SECTION 7. INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Machine Serial Number: Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments 3120727 – JLG Lift –...
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SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments – JLG Lift – 3120727...
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If you now own, but ARE NOT the original purchaser of the product covered by this manual, we would like to know who you are. For the purpose of receiving safety-related bulletins, it is very important to keep JLG Industries, Inc. updated with the current ownership of all JLG products. JLG maintains owner information for each JLG product and uses this information in cases where owner notification is necessary.
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England Fax: (49) 421 693 5035 Fax: (61) 2 65 810122 Phone: (44) 870 200 7700 Fax: (44) 870 200 7711 JLG Latino Americana Ltda. JLG Europe B.V. JLG Industries (Norge AS) JLG Polska Rua Eng. Carlos Stevenson, Jupiterstraat 234 Sofeimyrveien 12 UI.
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