JLG 1850SJ Operation & Safety Manual page 17

• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all times. Never position
ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or similar items on unit to provide additional reach for
any purpose.
• Keep oil, mud, and slippery substances cleaned from footwear and the platform
floor.
1.3.3 Electrocution Hazards
• This machine is not insulated and does not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
• It is not recommended to use the machine during lightning. To prevent injury or
machine damage if lightning occurs during operation, lower the boom and shut
down the machine in a safe and secure location.
• Maintain distance from electrical lines, apparatus, or any energized (exposed or
insulated) parts according to the Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) as shown in
Table — Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), page
• Allow for machine movement and electrical line swaying.
Voltage Range (Phase to Phase)
Over 50K V to 200 KV
Over 200 KV to 350 KV
Over 350 KV to 500 KV
Over 500 KV to 750 KV
1850SJ
Table 1. Minimum Approach Distances (MAD)
0 to 50 KV
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Minimum Approach Distance in Feet (Meters)
10 (3)
15 (5)
20 (6)
25 (8)
35 (11)
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