SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 GENERAL
This section outlines the necessary precautions for proper and
safe machine usage and maintenance. In order to promote
proper machine usage, it is mandatory that a daily routine is
established based on the content of this manual. A maintenance
program, using the information provided in this manual and the
Service and Maintenance Manual, must also be established by a
qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the
machine is safe to operate.
The owner/user/operator/lessor/lessee of the machine should
not accept operating responsibility until this manual has been
read, training is accomplished, and operation of the machine has
been completed under the supervision of an experienced and
qualified operator.
These sections contain the responsibilities of the owner, user,
operator, lessor, and lessee concerning safety, training, inspec-
tion, maintenance, application, and operation.If there are any
questions with regard to safety, training, inspection, mainte-
nance, application, and operation, please contact JLG Industries,
Inc. (“JLG”).
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
1.2 PRE-OPERATION
Operator Training and Knowledge
• Read, understand, and study the Operation and Safety Manual
in its entirety before operating the machine. For clarification,
questions, or additional information regarding any portions of
this manual, contact JLG Industries, Inc.
• Only personnel who have received proper training regarding
the inspection, application, and operation of MEWPs (includ-
ing recognition and avoiding hazards associated with their
operation) shall be authorized to operate a MEWP.
• Only properly trained personnel who have received unit-spe-
cific familiarization shall operate a MEWP. The user shall deter-
mine if personnel are qualified to operate the MEWP prior to
operation.