SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or
hauling.
• This machine should not be towed, except in the event of
emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unloading.
Refer to emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of
tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at des-
ignated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of adequate
capacity.
• Refer to Section 3.16 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
General
This section contains general safety precautions which must be
observed during maintenance of this machine. Additional pre-
cautions to be observed during machine maintenance are
inserted at the appropriate points in this manual and in the Ser-
vice and Maintenance Manual. It is of utmost importance that
maintenance personnel pay strict attention to these precautions
to avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to the machine
or property. A maintenance program must be established by a
qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the
machine is safe.
Maintenance Hazards
• Shut off power to all controls and ensure that all operating sys-
tems are secured from inadvertent motion prior to performing
any adjustments or repairs.
• Never work under an elevated platform until it has been fully
lowered to the full down position, if possible, or otherwise
supported and restrained from movement with appropriate
safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses or fit-
tings while the machine is powered on or when the hydraulic
system is under pressure.
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