Clark GEX20 - Safety Signs and Messages; Safe Maintenance Practices

Group SA, Safe Maintenance
SA-1-2 • Safety SM 765, Nov ’06
Safety Signs and Messages
Safety signs and messages in this manual and on the lift
truck provide instructions and identify specific areas
where potential hazards exist and special precautions
should be taken. Be sure you know and understand the
meaning of these instructions, signs, and messages. Dam-
age to the truck, death, or serious injury to you or other
persons may result if these messages are not followed.
N
O
TE
This message is used when special informa-
tion is required relating to procedures, equip-
ment, tools, pressures, capacities, and other
special data.
IMP
O
RTANT
This message is used when special precau-
tions should be taken to ensure a correct
action or to avoid damage to, or malfunction
of, the truck or a component.
CAUTION
!
This message is used as a reminder of safety
hazards that can result in personal injury if
proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
!
This message is used when a hazard exists
that can result in injury or death if proper
precautions are not taken.
DANGER
!
This message is used when an extreme haz-
ard exists that can result in injury or death or
serious injury if proper precautions are not
taken.
The above terms have been adopted by Clark Material
Handling Company. The same terms may be used in dif-
ferent context in service literature supplied directly or
indirectly by vendors or truck components.
Safe Maintenance Practices
The following instructions have been prepared from cur-
rent industry and government safety standards applicble to
industry truck operation and maintenance. These recom-
mended procedures specify conditions, methods, and ac-
cepted practices that aid in the safe maintenance of indus-
trial trucks. They are listed here for the reference and
safety of all workers during maintenance operations.
Carefully read and understand these instructions and
the specific maintenance procedures before attempting
to do any repair work.
When in doubt of any maintenance procedure, please con-
tact your local Clark dealer.
1. Powered industrial trucks can become hazardous if
maintenance is neglected. Therefore, suitable mainte-
nance facilities, trained personnel, and procedures
must be provided.
2. Maintenance and inspection of all powered industrial
trucks shall be done in conformance with the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
3. A scheduled planned maintenance, lubrication, and
inspection program shall be followed.
4. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be per-
mitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and inspect indus-
trial trucks. Work should be performed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s specifications.
5. Properly ventilate work area, vent exhaust fumes,
and keep shop clean and floor dry.
6. Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equip-
ment present in the work area. Do not use an open
flame to check for level or leakage of fuel, electro-
lyte, or coolant. Do not use open pans of fuel or flam-
mable cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
7. Before starting work on truck:
a. Wear eye protection and remove all jewelry.
b. Raise drive wheels off of floor or disconnect
power source. Use blocks or other positive truck
positioning devices
c. Disconnect battery before working on the electri-
cal system.
8. Before working on engine fuel system of gasoline or
diesel-powered trucks, be sure the fuel shut-off valve
is closed.
9. Operation of the truck to check performance must be
conducted in an authorized, safe, clear area.