SECTION 1 -- SAFETY FEATURES AND VEHICLE OPTIONAL SAFETY
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DRIVING CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING
Whenever driving the machine on public roads or
highway, always ensure that normal two--wheel
steering is selected; refer to Section 2 “Controls,
instruments and operation”.
Do not forget to fasten your safety belt.
If driving on roads open to public traffic, respect the
rules of the Highway Code.
IMPORTANT: In the event of an engine failure, do
not try to start the machine by pushing or towing.
Such operation may cause personal injury or severe
damage to the transmission – Refer to section 2.
In the vent of abnormal or unexpected response of
the machine, cut--off the engine at once.
Check the efficiency of service brakes and of the
sound alarm.
Drive smoothly and progressively at all times and at
a speed appropriate to ground conditions.
Look in the direction of progression and always keep
good visibility of the road.
Whenever driving the Telehandler, keep a look out for
overhead power cables.
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Keep a look out also for low overhanging objects,
scaffolding, trenches, back--filled land.
Beware of falling walls, landslides, materials or
objects falling from the equipment that could hit the
operator smashing through the cab window .
Under all circumstances, remain in control of your
speed – DO NOT OVERSPEED.
On wet, slippery or uneven ground, drive slowly.
Brake progressively and not sharply.
Use the control levers only for driving.
If towing a trailer ensure the trailer brake coupling is
connected and turned “ON”.
Do not place any part of the body, outside the driver’s
cabin, on in the way of lifting elements.
Do not allow passengers to ride on any part of the
machine, or in the driver’s cabin.
Do not drive with the foot on the brake pedal or with
the parking brake applied.
Use the reverse gear of the machine with caution
only from a stationary position.
Drive around obstacles when safe to do so.
Do not enter a loading platform without having
checked:
x That is correctly placed and secured.
x That the equipment to which it is linked (wagon,
truck, etc.) cannot change position.
x That this platform allows for total weight of the
machine, possibly laden.
x That this platform allows for the width of the
machine.
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