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Chapter 4
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A - BEFORE STARTING THE TELE-
SCOPIC HANDLER
 Perform daily maintenance (see chapter: 6 -
MAINTENANCE: A - DAILY OR EVERY 10
HOURS SERVICE).
 Make sure the lights, indicators and windshield
wipers are working properly.
 Make sure the rearview mirrors are in good condi-
tion, clean and properly adjusted.
 Make sure the horn works.
B - OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
 Whatever his/her experience, the operator is
advised to familiarize himself/herself with the
location and operation of all the controls and
instruments before operating the telescopic han-
dler.
 Wear clothes suited for operating the telescopic
handler. Avoid loose clothing.
 Make sure you have the appropriate personal pro-
tective equipment for the job.
 Prolonged exposure to high noise levels may cause
hearing problems. It is recommended to wear ear
muffs to protect against excessive noise.
 Always keep alert when using the telescopic han-
dler. Do not listen to the radio or music using head-
phones or earphones.
 Never operate the telescopic handler when hands
or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances.
 For increased comfort, ensure that the seat is
adjusted to your requirements and in the correct
position.
 If a control is equipped with a locking device, it is
forbidden to leave the cab without first locking the
control in neutral.
C - ENVIRONMENT
 Comply with all work site safety rules.
 If the telescopic handler must be used in a dark
area or at night, make sure it is equipped with
working lights.
 During operation, make sure that no one is in the
way of the telescopic handler and its load.
 Do not allow anybody to come near the work area
of the telescopic handler or pass under an elevated
load.
 When using the telescopic handler on a side slope,
before lifting the boom, follow the instructions in
the paragraph: INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAN-
DLING A LOAD: M - TRANSVERSE ATTI-
TUDE OF THE TELESCOPIC HANDLER.
 Travelling on a longitudinal slope:
• Drive and brake gently.
• Moving without a load: Forks or
attachment facing downhill.
• Moving with a load: Forks or
attachment facing uphill.
 Never move onto a trailer without having first
checked:
• That it is suitably positioned and made fast.
• That the unit to which it is connected (wagon,
truck, etc.) will not shift.
• That the trailer is suitable for the total weight
of the telescopic handler.
• That the trailer is suitable for the size of the
telescopic handler.
 Never move onto a bridge, floor or elevator, with-
out being certain that it is suitable for the weight
and size of the telescopic handler and without hav-
ing checked that it is in good condition.
 Be careful in the area of loading bays, trenches,
scaffolding, soft ground and manholes.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the seat while the telescopic
handler is moving.
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