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4 Operating the industrial truck

4.1 Safety regulations for industrial truck operators

Areas of responsibility of the operator: This industrial truck can be dangerous if

used improperly.

The operator is responsible for safety in the workplace.

Operators are bound by the relevant safety regulations and provisions set out in this

manual and all necessary operator training programs as stipulated by the employer

or required by law.

Operators must adopt safe working practices and be aware of hazardous situations

in order to safeguard both themselves and other employees and the truck and other

goods.

Before starting to use the industrial truck, operators must familiarize themselves with

all controls and indicators.

Manually controlled functions and movements of the industrial truck must only be

performed at speeds at which the driver is sure of keeping control of the vehicle.

Before starting to use the industrial truck, the operator must have read and

understood the Manufacturer's Operating Manual for the relevant truck and must

comply with and implement the safety regulations described below.

Before starting to use the industrial truck, operators must familiarize themselves with

unusual operating conditions for which additional safety precautions may need to be

taken or special operating instructions followed.

4.2 General operation of the truck

The operator must carry out the following checks:

Before every shift and before starting up the industrial truck, its condition must be

inspected; this applies in particular to the following components:

– Wheels and support wheels;

– Warning and safety devices;

– Protective devices;

– Lighting;

–Battery;

– Controls;

– Lifting systems;

– Load-carrying attachments;

– Chains;

– Limit switches;

– Brakes;

– Ground lock(s) or wheel lock(s);

– Anti-tilting mechanism;

– Steering;

Jungheinrich ECR 336 User Manual

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