JLG 9MP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 12)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-4 – JLG Lift – 3121162
Crushing And Collision Hazards
• Personal protection equipment must be worn by all
operating and ground personnel.
• Check work area clearances above, on sides, and bot-
tom while moving the machine, and lifting or lowering
the platform.
• During platform operation, keep all body parts inside
platform railing.
• Always post a lookout when moving the machine in
areas where vision is obstructed.
• Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 ft. (1.8m) away
while operating machine.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obsta-
cles from striking or interfering with operating controls
and person 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 PUSHING AND LIFTING MACHINE
• Never allow personnel in platform while pushing or lift-
ing machine.
• Always push machine using the handles molded into
the material tray at the front of the machine.
• Do not push unit over soft or uneven surfaces or over
bumps, obstructions, debris, etc.
• When pushing the machine up a slope, push with mast
end (rear) uphill using two people, one on each side of
the machine positioned at the platform.
• Two people may be required when pushing machine on
slopes up to 5°.
• A forklift must be used when moving units on a slope
greater than 5°.
• Do not allow the machine to turn sideways on a slope.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted, platform and material
try are empty prior to pushing or lifting machine.
• When lifting machine with a forklift, position forks only at
designated areas of the machine. Lift with a forklift of
adequate capacity.
• Refer to Machine Operation - Section 3 of this manual
for lifting information.