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E - LIFTING PEOPLE
- The use of working equipment and load lifting attachments to lift people is:
• prohibited;
• or authorised exceptionally and under certain conditions (e Current
regulations in the country in which the telehandler is used)�
- The pictogram posted at the operator station reminds you that:
Left-hand column
• It is forbidden to lift people, with any kind of attachment, using a non
PLATFORM-fitted telehandler�
Right-hand column
• With a PLATFORM-fitted telehandler, people can only be lifted using platforms
designed by MANITOU for the purpose�
- MANITOU sells equipment specifically designed for lifting people (OPTION
PLATFORM telehandler, contact your dealer)�
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN
A - BEFORE STARTING THE TELEHANDLER
- Carry out daily maintenance (e 3 - MAINTENANCE: 10 HOURS - DAILY MAINTENANCE OR EVERY 10 HOURS OF SERVICE)�
- Make sure that the driver's cab is clean, particularly the floor and floor mat� Check that no movable object may hinder
the operation of the telehandler�
- Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly�
- Make sure the rear view mirrors are in good condition, clean and properly adjusted�
- Make sure the alarm sound works�
B - DRIVER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Whatever his experience, the operator is advised to familiarize himself with the position and operation of all the controls
and instruments before operating the telehandler�
- Wear clothes suited for driving the telehandler, avoid loose clothes�
- Make sure you have the appropriate protective equipment for the job to be done�
- Prolonged exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing problems� It is recommended to wear ear muffs to protect
against excessive noise�
- Always face the telehandler when getting into and leaving the driving seat and use the handle(s) provided for this
purpose� Do not jump out of the seat to get down�
- Always pay attention when using the telehandler� Do not listen to the radio or music with headphones or ear buds�
- Never operate the telehandler when hands or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances�
- For increased comfort, adjust the seat to your requirements and adopt the correct position in the driver’s cab�
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Under no circumstances must the seat be adjusted while the telehandler is moving.
- The operator must always be in his normal position in the driver’s cab� It is prohibited to have arms or legs, or generally
any part of the body, protruding from the driver’s cab of the telehandler�
- The safety belt must be worn and adjusted to the operator's size�
- The control units must never in any event be used for any other than their intended purposes (e�g� climbing onto or down
from the telehandler, portmanteau etc�)�
- If the control components are fitted with a forced operation (lever lock) device, it is forbidden to leave the cab without
first putting these controls in neutral�
- It is prohibited to carry passengers either on the telehandler or in the driver's cab�
C - ENVIRONMENT
- Ensure compliance with site safety rules�
- If you have to use the telehandler in a dark area or at night, make sure it is equipped with working lights�
- During handling operations, make sure that no one is in the way of the telehandler and its load�
- Do not allow anybody to come near the working area of the telehandler or pass beneath an elevated load�
- When using the telehandler on a transverse slope, before lifting the boom, follow the instructions given in the paragraph:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD: D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE TELEHANDLER�
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