JLG T500J Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY
3121197 – JLG Lift – 1-7
Tipping Hazards
• The user should be familiar with the surface before operating.
Do not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade while oper-
ating.
• Do not elevate platform while on a soft surface.
• Before operating on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces,
check allowable capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum platform capacity. Distribute
loads evenly on platform floor.
• Do not raise the platform unless the machine is on firm sur-
faces and outriggers are properly set.
• Keep the chassis and outriggers of the machine at least 2 ft.
(0.6m) from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, con-
cealed holes, and other potential hazards on the floor/surface.
• Do not push or pull any object with the boom.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane with platform
attached. Do not tie-off machine to any adjacent structure.
• Do not operate the machine when wind conditions exceed 28
mph (12.5 m/s).
• Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load.
Increase of the area exposed to the wind will decrease stability
and could result in a tip-over.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized platform
extensions or attachments.
• If boom assembly or platform is in a position that one or more
outriggers are off the ground, all persons must be removed
before attempting to stabilize the machine. Use cranes, forklift
trucks, or other appropriate equipment to stabilize machine.