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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
PREAMBLE
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The risk of accident while using, servicing or repairing your telehandler can be reduced if you follow the safety
instructions and preventive measures detailed in these instructions.
Failure to comply with the safety instructions and instructions for the use, repair or maintenance of your telehandler
may result in serious or even fatal accidents.
- Only the operations and manoeuvres described in these operator's manual must be performed� The manufacturer
cannot predict all possible risky situations� Consequently, the safety instructions given in the operator's manual and on
the telehandler itself are not exhaustive�
- As the operator, you must at all times envisage, up to a reasonable limit, the possible risks to yourself, others and to the
telehandler when using it�
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In order to reduce or avoid any danger with a MANITOU-approved attachment, follow the instructions of paragraph:
4 - OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS FOR USE WITH THE RANGE: INTRODUCTION.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - OPERATING MANUAL
- Read the operator's manual carefully�
- The operator's manual must always be in good condition and in the place provided for it on the telehandler�
- You must report any plates and stickers which are no longer legible or which are damaged�
B - AUTHORISATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(or see current legislation in other countries).
- Only qualified, authorized personnel can use the telehandler� This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate
person in the establishment with respect to the use of telehandlers and must be carried permanently by the operator�
- The operator is not competent to authorise the driving of the telehandler by another person�
C - MAINTENANCE
- The operator must immediately advise his superior if his telehandler is not in good working order or does not comply
with the safety notice�
- The operator is prohibited from carrying out any repairs or adjustments himself, unless he has been trained for this
purpose� He must keep the telehandler properly cleaned if this is among his responsibilities�
- The operator must carry out daily maintenance (e 3 - MAINTENANCE: 10 HOURS - DAILY MAINTENANCE OR EVERY 10
HOURS OF SERVICE)�
- The operator must ensure tires are appropriate for the type of ground (
e area of the contact surface of the tires in the
chapter: 2 - DESCRIPTION: TIRES)� There are optional solutions, consult your dealer�
• SAND tires�
• AGRICULTURAL tires�
• Snow chains�
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Do not use the telehandler if the tires are incorrectly inated, damaged or excessively worn, because this could put
your own safety or that of others at risk, or cause damage to the telehandler itself.
The tting of foam inated tires is prohibited and is not guaranteed by the manufacturer, excepting prior
authorisation.
- The operator is responsible for deciding and adjusting the frequency of cleaning needed to prevent the risk of fire ensuing
from the build-up of flammable material(s)� The operator should pay special attention to all the areas of the telehandler
where these risk materials are likely to accumulate�
D - MODIFICATION OF THE TELEHANDLER
- For your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various components used in your
telehandler (hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counterweight,
unapproved attachments, alarm sound systems, etc�) yourself� In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible�
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