JLG E300 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 17)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated
while on a sloping, uneven, or soft surface.
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other sur-
faces, check allowable capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum platform capacity. Distribute
loads evenly on platform floor.
• Do not raise the platform or drive from an elevated posi-
tion unless the machine is on firm, level and smooth sur-
faces.
• Keep the chassis of the machine at least 2 ft. (0.6m) from
holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed
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. Do not tie-
off machine to any adjacent structure.
• Do not operate the machine when wind conditions exceed
28 mph (12.5 m/s). Refer to Table 1-2, Beaufort Scale (For
Reference Only).
• Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the
load. Increase of the area exposed to the wind will
decrease stability.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck
extensions or attachments.
• If boom assembly or platform is in a position that one or
more wheels 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.
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and
ground personnel.
• Check work area for clearances overhead, on sides, and
bottom of platform when lifting or lowering platform, and
driving.
• During operation, keep all body parts inside platform rail-
ing.