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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFETY
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00.1.3 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
The symbols shown below are used to warn of potential hazards as well as to provide useful information
concerning a procedure.
SYMBOLE OBSERVATION
DANGER
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if not avoided
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor injury or damage to property. It is also used to
warn users of unsafe practices.
TIP
Indicates a tip to facilitate the performance of a procedure.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Indicates a message to draw attention to important information
regarding environmental protection.
SPECIFIC TOOLING
Indicates special tools for performing a task.
4
"SEE": Indicates a cross-reference to a manual.
5
“SEE”: Indicates a cross-reference to a page.
0
“SEE”: Indicates a cross-reference to a picture.
3
"WEIGHT": Indicates the weight of an item.
(E.g.: it helps to anticipate an action linked to a person's health orthe
choice of lifting equipment)
2
"TIGHTENING TORQUE": Indicates the value of tightening torque
to be applied.
1
"OPTION": Indicates the presence of an option.
The manufacturer cannot predict all possible risky situations. Consequently, the safety instructions
givenin the manual are not exhaustive.
At any time, as an operator, you must consider, within reason, the possible risk to yourself, to others
ortothe lift truck itself when you repair, service or drive it.
Manitou cannot be held responsible for the use of any lifting devices, tools or operating methods other
than those speci ed.