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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety Symbol
Manitou Americas, in cooperation with the Society of Auto-
motive Engineers, as adopted this safety alert symbol. This
symbol identifies potential safety hazards, which, if not
properly avoided, could result in injury. When you see this symbol in
this manual or on the machine, your are reminded to BE ALERT!
Your personal safety is involved!
Contents and Use of this Manual
This operator’s manual provides detailed operating procedures for safe, effective
and proper machine use. Safe operation is detailed in the Safety chapter of this
manual, beginning on page 9. Specification, maintenance and troubleshooting
information is also included in this manual.
Improper operation, inspection and maintenance of the machine can result in
injury or death. Read and understand the contents of this manual completely and
become familiar with the machine before operation. Contact your authorized
dealer with any questions about information in this manual, if extra manuals are
required, or about availability of manuals in other languages.
Throughout this manual, information is provided set in or italic type and
introduced by the words Notice or Important. Carefully read and follow these
messages to improve operating and maintenance efficiency, to avoid breakdowns
and damage, and extend the life of the machine.
Note: Because of ongoing product improvements, illustrations and listings in this
manual may not exactly match the machine. Manitou Americas reserves the right
to modify and improve products at any time without notice.
A storage box (A, Fig. 1) behind the seat
is provided for manual storage. Store the
operator’s manual in this box at all times.
Note: AL500 Series machines with air
conditioning use a cylindrical manual
storage container located next to the
operator’s seat.
This manual is considered a permanent
part of the machine and should be with
the machine at all times. Replace this
manual promptly if it becomes damaged,
lost, or stolen.
Figure 1 – Manual Storage
Location (except AL500 Series
with air conditioning)
A
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