GUARDS AND SHIELDS
Whenever possible and without affecting machine
operation, guards and shields are used to protect poten-
tially hazardous areas. In many places, decals are also
provided to warn of potential dangers and to display
special operating procedures.
WARNING
Read and thoroughly understand all safety
decals on the Telescopic Forklift BEFORE
operating it. DO NOT operate the machine
unless all factory-installed guards and shields
are properly secured in place.
CAUTION
Become familiar with and know how to use
ALL safety devices and controls on the
Telescopic Handler BEFORE operating it.
Know how to stop the machine operation
BEFORE operating it. This GEHL machine is
designed and intended to be used ONLY with
a GEHL Company attachment tool, or a GEHL
Company approved accessory or referral
attachment tool. The GEHL Company cannot
be responsible for operator safety if the
machine is used with an unapproved attach-
ment tool.
Chapter 5
INDICATORS AND CONTROLS
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DASH AREA
Start Keyswitch & Pushbutton
Keyswitch OFF: When the key is vertical in the
keyswitch, power from the battery is disconnected to
the control and instrument panel electrical circuits.
Also, this is the only position in which the key can be
inserted or removed.
Keyswitch ON: When the key is turned one position
clockwise from the vertical (OFF) position, power
from the battery is supplied to all control and instru-
ment panel electrical circuits.
NOTE: If the engine requires repeated attempts
to start, the key MUST be returned to the OFF
position between starting attempts to prevent bat-
tery run down.
Start Pushbutton: With keyswitch in ON position,
depress the button to activate the starter. Release it as
soon as the engine starts.
KEY
SWITCH
START
BUTTON
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
HORN
BUTTON
BRAKE
FAILURE
TRANS.
OIL
ENGINE
OIL
ALTERNATOR
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