2 Safety
Operation of industrial trucks in plant area
Handling consumables
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
Consumables must be handled properly
and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Consumables should only be st
ored in
containers complying with ap
plicable
regulations and at the locati
ons stipulated.
• Do not bring flammable consumables into
contact with hot objects or a naked flame.
• When topping up consumables, use only
clean containers.
• Observe the manufacturer’s in
structions
relating to safety and disposa
l.
• Avoid spilling.
• Remove any spilled fluid immediately with a
suitable binder and dispose of it according
to applicable regulations.
• Old and contaminated operating ma
terials
should be disposed of according
to the
regulations.
• Comply with the statutory pro
visions.
• Before performing greasing, filter changes
or any work on the hydraulic system,
carefully clean the area around the part
involved.
• Dispose of used spare parts in an environ-
mentally friendly manner.
WARNING
The penetration of pressurised hydraulic fluid into
the skin, e.g. due to leakage, is hazardous. If an
injury of this type occurs, always consult a doctor.
Protective equipment must be worn.
WARNING
The improper handling of coolant and coolant addi-
tives presents a risk to health and the environment.
Observe the manufacturer’s instructions without
fail.
Specialist
A specialist is considered to b
e someone
whose technical training, exp
erience and re-
cent professional activitie
s have enabled them
to develop a sufficient depth
of knowledge re-
garding industrial trucks an
d who is sufficiently
familiar with the applicable
national occupa-
tional health and safety regu
lations, accident
prevention regulations, dir
ectives and gen-
erally recognised technical
conventions (DIN
standards, VDE regulations, t
echnical reg-
ulations of other EU member sta
tes or other
countries that are signatori
es to the treaty es-
tablishing the European Econ
omic Area) in
order to be able to assess the c
ondition of in-
dustrial trucks in terms of he
alth and safety.
Operation of industrial t
rucks in plant area
Many plant areas are so-ca
lled limited public
traffic areas. In this sen
se,wewouldliketo
advise you to check your co
mpany liability
insurance coverage, to en
sure that possible
claims for damages caused
by your truck
in limited public traffic
areas in relation to
third parties are include
d in the insurance
coverage.
10 Operating Instructions – 393 807 1001 EN – 08/2008
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