Introduction 1
Description of use and climatic conditions
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of progress.
For this reason, no claims can be asserted
on the basis of the following data, figures and
descriptions in these operating instructions.
These operating instructions must not be
reproduced, translated or made accessible to
third parties—including as excerpts—except
with the express written approval of the
manufacturer.
Proper use
The truck is used for moving and lifting the
loads indicated on the capacity rating plate.
Please pay particular attention to:
• The VDMA brochure on "Rule
s for proper
use of industrial truck
s", supplied with these
operating instruction
s
• Regulations for driving on public roads, as
well as any country-specific restrictions on
winter road conditions
• Specific measures for using the industrial
truck in operating areas with magnetic fields
that have magnetic flux densities greater
than 5 mT
• Other specific national re
gulations.
It is essential that operating personnel and
repair personnel observe the rules for the
proper use of industrial trucks.
Modifications, in particular attachments or
conversions, are not permitted to be made to
the industrial truck without the manufacturer’s
approval.
The user, and not the man
ufacturer, is liable
for any hazards caused
by improper use.
Impermissible use
The operating compa
ny or driver, and not the
manufacturer, is li
ableifthetruckisusedina
manner that is not pe
rmitted.
It is not permitted to use the truck:
• for taking passengers
• in areas where ther
e is a risk of fire of
explosion
• for stacking/unsta
cking operations on
slopes
• For stepping onto the fork arms when the lift
mast is raised
• If the maximum load capacity is exceeded
Description of u
se and climatic conditions
Normal use
• Indoor and outdoor use
• Ambient temperature in tropical and Nordic
regions ranging from -15 °C to 50 °C
• Start capabili
tyat-15°Cto50°C
• Maximum start time of 20 seconds
• Use at up to 2000 metres above sea level.
Special use (pa
rtly with special mea-
sures)
• Use, e.g. in the event of abrasive dust (such
as AL203), lint, acid, leach, salt, corundum,
incombustible substances
• Ambient temperature in tropical regions up
to 55 °C
• Start capabil
ity to -25 °C
• Use at up to 3500 metres above sea level.
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