10 647852EN-USM1(B-12/2021)
SAFETY
1.2. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
COMPANY MANAGER
1.2.1 THE SITE
Proper management of the lift truck's area of travel will
reduce the risk of accidents, so follow the precautions:
• Make sure that the ground is not unnecessarily
uneven or obstructed.
• Make sure that there are no excessive slopes.
• Make sure that the pedestrian traffic is controlled,
etc.
1.2.2 THE OPERATOR
Only qualified, authorized personnel can use the lift
truck. This authorization is given in writing by the
competent manager in the establishment for the use of
lift trucks and must be carried permanently by the
operator.
WARNING
Experience has shown that there are a number of
inappropriate ways in which the lift truck might be used.
Such foreseeable misuse, of which the main examples are
listed below, is strictly not permitted
The foreseeable abnormal behavior resulting from
ordinary negligence, but which does not result from
any wish to put the machinery to any improper use.
The reflex reactions of a person in the event of a
malfunction, incident, fault, etc,. during operation of
the lift truck.
Behavior resulting from application of the "principle
of least effort" when performing a task.
For certain machines, the foreseeable behavior of
persons such as apprentices, teenagers, handicapped
persons, trainees tempted to drive a lift truck,
operators tempted to operate a truck for the purposes
of a bet, a competition or for their own personal
experience.
The person in charge of the equipment must take these
criteria into account when assessing the suitability of a
person to drive.
1.2.3 THE LIFT TRUCK
THE TRUCK'S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB
• MANITOU has ensured that this lift truck is suitable
for use under the standard operating conditions
defined in this operator's manual, with a STATIC
TEST COEFFICIENT OF 1.33 and a DYNAMIC
TEST COEFFICIENT OF 1, as specified in
harmonised standard ISO 3691-1 for mast trucks.
• Before commissioning, the company manager must
make sure that the lift truck is appropriate for the
work to be done, and perform certain tests (in
accordance with current legislation).
ADAPTATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK TO
STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS
• In addition to series equipment mounted on your lift
truck, many options are available, such as: road
lighting, stop lights, revolving light, reverse lights,
reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, etc.
• The operator must take into account the operating
conditions to specify the lift truck's signalling and
lighting equipment. Contact your dealer.
• Take into account climatic and atmospheric
conditions of the site of use.
• Protection against frost
• Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for
information).
• Engine filtration .
NOTICE
For operation under average climatic conditions, i.e.:
between -15 °C and 35 °C, correct levels of lubricants in all
the circuits are checked in production .
For operation under more severe climatic conditions,
before starting up, it is necessary to drain all the
circuits, then ensure correct levels of lubricants using
lubricants properly suited to the relevant ambient
temperatures.
The same applies to the cooling liquid.
• Preventing fire risks associated with use in dusty
and flammable conditions (e.g. straw, flour,
sawdust, organic waste, etc.).
• A lift truck operating in an area without fire
extinguishing equipment must be equipped with an
individual extinguisher. There are solutions, consult
your dealer.
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