Operation & Safety Manual - Model 1500SJ - Revision A - Original Issue

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Operation & Safety Manual for the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) model 1500SJ, providing owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with required precautions and procedures for safe and proper operation. The manual outlines safety alert symbols and signal word meanings (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE), describes compliance-focused operating guidance, includes revision and publication references, and directs users to contact the manufacturer for updated safety information and documentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages178

Reading Time7 h 29 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Safety Alert Symbols and Safety Signal Words

Revision Log

Section 1 Safety Precautions

General

Pre-Operation

Operation

Towing, Lifting, and Hauling

Maintenance

Section 2 User Responsibilities, Machine Preparation, and Inspection

Personnel Training

Preparation, Inspection, and Maintenance

Machine Components

Pre-Start Inspection

Walk-Around Inspection

Function Check

SkyGuard Function Test

Boom Control System Check Procedure

Operation & Safety Manual Original InstructionsKeep this manual with the machine at all times. Model 1500SJ PVC 2307 31222387 July 10, 2023-RevA ANSI AS/NZS GB MOL 70 | | WARNING | | --- | --- | | Operating, servicing and maintaining this vehicle or equipment can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle or equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing. For more information [go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov](go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov). | | FOREWORD The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) models covered in this manual are designed and tested to meet or exceed various compliance standards. Please refer to the manufacturer’s nameplate affixed to the subject MEWP for specific standard compliance information. This manual is a very important tool! Keep it with the machine at all times. The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information. Refer to www. JLG. com for Warranty, Product Registration, and other machine-related documentation. 1500SJ 31222387 3 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to the potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. | | DANGER | | --- | --- | | Indicates an imminently hazardous situation. If not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. This decal will have a red background. | | | | WARNING | | --- | --- | | Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. This decal will have an orange background. | | | | CAUTION | | --- | --- | | Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also alert against unsafe practices. This decal will have a yellow background. | | | NOTICE | | --- | | Indicates information or a company policy that relates directly or indirectly to the safety of personnel or protection of property. | 4 31222387 1500SJ | | WARNING | | --- | --- | | This product must comply with all safety related bulletins. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. or the local authorized JLG representative for information regarding safety related bulletins which may have been issued for this product. | | | NOTICE | | --- | | JLG Industries, Inc. sends safety related bulletins to the owner of record of this machine. Contact JLG Industries, [Inc. to](Inc. to) ensure that the current owner records are updated and accurate. | | NOTICE | | --- | | JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately in all instances where JLG products have been involved in an accident involving bodily injury or death or when substantial damage has occurred to personal property or the JLG product. | 1500SJ 31222387 5 For: • Accident Reporting • Product Safety Publications • Current Owner Updates • Questions Regarding Product Safety • Standards and Regulations Compliance Information • Questions Regarding Special Product Applications • Questions Regarding Product Modifications Contact: Product Safety and Reliability Department JLG Industries, Inc. 13224 Fountainhead Plaza Hagerstown, MD 21742 USA or Visit www.jlg.com to find your local JLG office. In USA: Toll Free: 877-JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233) Outside USA: Phone: 240-420-2661 Fax: 301-745-3713 E-mail:

FAQs

What is the purpose of this 1500SJ Operation & Safety Manual?

It provides owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with precautions and operating procedures needed for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.

What do the safety signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE) mean?

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation leading to serious injury or death; WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could lead to serious injury or death; CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury or unsafe practices; NOTICE relates to information or company policy for personnel safety or property protection.

How should users stay updated on safety-related bulletins and owner records?

Users should ensure current owner records are updated and contact JLG Industries, Inc. for information regarding safety bulletins; JLG must be notified immediately if the JLG product is involved in an accident with bodily injury or death or substantial property damage.

Oct 24, 2026

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