JLG 2658E3 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 63)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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SECTION 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5.1 GENERAL
This section explains the steps to be taken in case of an
emergency situation while operating.
5.2 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any
incident involving a JLG product. Even if no injury or prop-
erty damage is evident, the factory should be contacted
by telephone and provided with all necessary details.
JLG Phone: 717-485-5161
Failure to notify the manufacturer of an incident involving a
JLG Industries product within 48 hours of such an occur-
rence may void any warranty consideration on that partic-
ular machine.
IMPORTANT
FOLLOWING ANY ACCIDENT, THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE
MACHINE AND TEST ALL FUNCTIONS FIRST FROM THE GROUND
CONTROLS, THEN FROM THE PLATFORM CONTROLS.
5.3 EMERGENCY TOWING PROCEDURES
Towing this machine is prohibited. However, provisions
for moving the machine have been incorporated. The fol-
lowing procedures are to be used ONLY for emergency.
1. Chock wheels securely.
2. Engage the brake release on both drive hubs by
loosening the bolts, completely reversing hub caps,
and retightening the bolts.
3. Connect towing equipment and remove chocks.
After towing machine, complete the following procedure:
1. Position machine on a firm level surface.
2. Chock wheels securely.
3. Disengage the brake release on both drive hubs by
loosening the bolts, completely reversing hub caps,
and retightening the bolts.
4. Remove chocks.
5.4 MANUAL DESCENT SYSTEM
The manual descent system is used, in the event of total
power failure, to lower the platform using gravity. Pull the
handle located at the left front of the machine just above
the tire.
5.5 EMERGENCY OPERATION
Operator Unable to Control Machine
NOTE: IF THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS PINNED,
TRAPPED OR UNABLE TO OPERATE OR CON-
TROL MACHINE:
1. Other personnel should operate the machine from
ground controls only as required.
2. Other qualified personnel on the platform may use
the platform controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERA-
TION IF CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION PROP-
ERLY.
3. Cranes, forklift trucks or other equipment which may
be available are to be used to remove platform
occupants and stabilize motion of the machine.
Platform Caught Overhead
If the platform or boom becomes jammed or snagged in
overhead structures or equipment, rescue platform occu-
pants prior to freeing the machine.