JLG DVSP Series Operator Manual - Manual (Page 14)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-4 – JLG Lift – 3121135
Crushing And Collision Hazard
• Personal protection equipment must be worn by all
operating and ground personnel.
• Check work area clearances above, on sides, and bot-
tom of platform while driving and lifting or lowering plat-
form.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform
railing.
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where
vision is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft. (1.8m) away
from machine during all driving operations.
• Limit travel speed according to conditions of ground
surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of person-
nel, and other factors causing hazards of collision or
injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds.
• Do not drive at high speeds in restricted or close quar-
ters or when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obsta-
cles from striking or interfering with operating controls
and persons in the platform.
• Ensure that operators of other overhead and floor level
machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s pres-
ence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes.
• Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a
raised platform. Position barricades on floor as neces-
sary.
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 the Emergency Procedures Section
of this manual for emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty
of tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• Do not assist a stuck or disabled machine by pushing
or pulling except by pulling at the chassis tie-down
bars.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of
adequate capacity.
• Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual
for lifting information.