Operator Responsibility; 2.2 Preparation, Inspection, And Maintenance - JLG E450AJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION

Operator Responsibility

The operator must be instructed they have the responsibility and
authority to shut down the machine in case of a malfunction 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-specific
familiarization 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 oper-
ates the MEWP for a sufficient period of time to achieve profi-
ciency. When authorized by the user, self-familiarization can be
achieved, if authorized, by a properly trained operator reading,
understanding and following the manufacturer's operator's man-
ual.
Prior to users authorization of an operator to use a specific model
of MEWP, the user shall ensure the operator is familiarized on the
following:
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;
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3. Purpose, location, and function of the emergency controls;
4. Operating characteristics and limitations;
5. Features and devices;
6.
Accessories and optional equipment.

2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE

The following table covers machine inspections and mainte-
nance required 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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