JLG 67SL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 19)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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tion, visibility, slope, location of personnel, and other fac-
tors causing hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
• Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds. When
driving in high speed, switch to low speed before stop-
ping. Travel grades in low speed only.
• Do not use high speed drive in restricted or close quarters
or when driving in reverse.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles
from striking or interfering with operating controls and per-
sons 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. Barricade
floor area if necessary.
• Avoid operating over ground personnel. Warn personnel
not to work, stand, or walk under a raised platform. Posi-
tion barricades on floor as necessary.
1.4 TOWING, LIFTING, AND HAULING
• Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or
hauling.
• This machine should not be towed, except in the event of
emergency, malfunction, power failure, or loading/unload-
ing. Refer to emergency towing procedures.
• Ensure platform is fully retracted and completely empty of
tools prior to towing, lifting or hauling.
• 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 pre-
cautions to be observed during machine maintenance are
inserted at the appropriate points in this maunual and in the Ser-
vice 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
qualified person and must be followed to ensure that the
machine is safe.