JLG 26MRT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 13)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of ade-
quate capacity.
Refer to Section 4 for lifting information.
1.5 MAINTENANCE
General
This section contains general safety precautions which
must be observed during maintenance of this machine.
Additional precautions to be observed during machine
maintenance are inserted at the appropriate points in this
manual and in the Service 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 quali-
fied 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
systems are secured from inadvertent motion prior to per-
forming any adjustments or repairs.
Never work under an elevated platform until it has been
fully lowered to the full down position, if possible, or other-
wise supported and restrained from movement with
appropriate safety props, blocking, or overhead supports.
Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic cir-
cuits before loosening or removing hydraulic compo-
nents.
Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical
components or when performing welding on the machine.
Shut down the engine (if equipped) while fuel tanks are
being filled.
Ensure replacement parts or components are identical or
equivalent to original parts or components.
Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in
an unstable position. Ensure adequate support is pro-
vided when raising components of the machine
Remove all rings, watches, and jewelry when performing
any maintenance. Do not wear loose fitting clothing or
long hair unrestrained which may become caught or
entangled in equipment.
Use only clean approved non-flammable cleaning sol-
vents.
Never alter, remove, or substitute any items such as coun-
terweights, tires, batteries, platforms or other items that
may reduce or affect the overall weight or stability of the
machine. Reference the Service and Maintenance Manual
for the weights of critical stability items.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLAT-
FORM SHALL BE MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMIS-
SION FROM THE MANUFACTURER
Battery Hazards
Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical
components or when performing welding on the machine.
Do not allow smoking, open flame, or sparks near battery
during charging or servicing.
Do not contact tools or other metal objects across the bat-
tery terminals.
Always wear hand, eye, and face protection when servic-
ing batteries. Ensure that battery acid does not come in
contact with skin or clothing.
BATTERY FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. AVOID CONTACT WITH
SKIN AND CLOTHING AT ALL TIMES. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY
CONTACTED AREA WITH CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.
Avoid overfilling the battery fluid level. Add distilled water
to batteries only after the batteries are fully charged.