Manitou ME 425 C 48V S3 User Manual

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G - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Never leave the ignition key in the lift truck during the operator's absence.
- When the lift truck is stationary, or if the operator has to leave his cab (even for a moment), place the forks or attachment
on the ground, apply the parking brake and place the forward/reverse selector in neutral.
- Make sure that the lift truck is not stopped in any position that will interfere with the traffic flow and at less than one
meter from the track of a railway.
- In the event of prolonged parking on a site, protect the lift truck from bad weather, disconnect and fully recharge the
battery, close and lock all means of access to the lift truck (doors, windows, covers, etc.). If parked for a period of several
months in an area at around 20°C allow for charging the battery at least once every month.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Park the lift truck on level ground or on an incline less than 15%.
- Set the forward/reverse selector to neutral.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Lower the forks or attachment to rest on the ground.
- When using an attachment with a grab or jaws, or a bucket with hydraulic opening, close the attachment fully.
- Switch off the ignition with the ignition key.
- Remove the ignition key.
- Disconnect the battery plug.
- Recharge the battery if necessary.
- Lock all the accesses to the lift truck (doors, windows, cowls…).
H - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Operators driving on the public highway must comply with current highway code legislation.
- The lift truck must comply with current road legislation. If necessary, there are optional solutions. Contact your dealer.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make sure the revolving light is in place, switch it on and verify its operation.
- Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly.
- Switch off the working headlights if the lift truck is fitted with them.
- Place the attachment 300 mm from the ground.
DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A FRONT-MOUNTED ATTACHMENT
- You must comply with current regulations in your country, covering the possibility of driving on the public highway with
a front-mounted attachment on your lift truck.
- If road legislation in your country authorizes circulation with a front-mounted attachment, you must at least:
• Protect and report any sharp and/or dangerous edges on the attachment (see: 4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS INOPTION
ON THE RANGE: ATTACHMENT SHIELDS).
• The attachment must not be loaded.
• Make sure that the attachment does not mask the lighting range of the forward lights.
• Make sure that current legislation in your country does not require other obligations.
For lift trucks equipped with a towing system
OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A TRAILER
- For using a trailer, observe the regulations in force in your country (maximum travel speed, braking, maximum weight
of trailer, etc.).
- Do not forget to connect the trailer’s electrical equipment to that of the lift truck.
- The trailer's braking system must comply with current legislation.
- If pulling a trailer with assisted braking, the tractor lift truck must be equipped with a trailer braking mechanism. In this
case, do not forget to connect the trailer braking equipment to the lift truck.
- The vertical force on the towing hook must not exceed the maximum authorized by the manufacturer (consult the
manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
- The authorized gross vehicle weight must not exceed the maximum weight authorized by the manufacturer (consult
the manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
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Manitou ME 425 C 48V S3 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitou
Model	ME 425 C 48V S3
Category	Forklifts
Language	English