SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
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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;
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 the machine inspections and mainte-
nance recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local regula-
tions for further requirements for MEWPs. The frequency of
inspections and maintenance must be increased as necessary
when the machine is used in a harsh or hostile environment, if
the machine is used with increased frequency, or if the machine is
used in a severe manner.
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