SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
Overload Light And Alarm
A sensor located on the platform support is actuated
when the maximum rated load is exceeded. In case of
overload, all functions are disabled, the red indicator
on the platform control panel and on the emergency
control panel flash and an acoustic alarm is triggered.
The work platform must be unloaded until the flashing
light and acoustic alarm stops.
Slack Chain Light And Alarm
The slack chain detection system prevents movements
if the platform or the jib come to rest on an obstacle
while lowering the mast or jib.
When a slack chain is detected, the sensor actuates an
acoustic alarm and a red light is lit on the platform
control panel. All functions of the machine, except the
mast and jib raising movements, are disabled.
Procedure to follow in case this feature is activated :
1. Raise the mast or the jib (generally the reverse
movements to the one that caused the alarm to
sound).
2. Identify the cause.
3. Perform the movement which will clear the
machine and prevent contact with the obstacle.
If the examination of the surroundings does not reveal
any possible obstacle, the alarm may have been
triggered by the telescopic mast jamming which could
be due to :
• A foreign body entering the guiding system.
• A lack of lubrication.
• Incorrect operation.
NOTE: The slack chain and light alarms are also
operational from the ground control station.
IF THE SLACK CHAIN ALARM HAS BEEN TRIGGERED BY MAST
JAMMING, DISCONTINUE OPERATION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
USE
THE
MANUAL
LOWERING
OCCUPANTS MUST BE RESCUED AND THE MACHINE SERVICED
BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
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CONTROLS.
PLATFORM
Soft Touch System Light And Alarm (Option)
The soft touch touch system detects contacts with out-
side obstacles under the platform.
When this system is actuated, all the movements of the
platform are disabled, an acoustic alarm sounds and
the movement cut off indicator (orange) lights up on
the platform control panel.
Procedure to follow in case this feature is actuated :
1. Return all controls to neutral.
2. Locate the soft touch system part of the platform
contacting or interfering with the outside obstacle.
3. Determine the appropriate clearance movement
(generally the opposite movement to the one that
caused the contact).
4. Actuate and keep actuated the auxiliary power
button ( ) BEFORE operating the functions
required to clear the obstacle.
NOTE: This feature is operational only when the platform is
controlled from the platform control panel.
– JLG Lift –
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