2.) CREATE A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM2.) CREATE A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
OSHA recommendOSHA recommends a maintenance log, listing repairs requested and completed, for each forklift. s a maintenance log, listing repairs requested and completed, for each forklift. Also, “lockAlso, “lock
out tag procedures” should be utilized. out tag procedures” should be utilized. If the forklift malfunctions; park it safelyIf the forklift malfunctions; park it safely, remove the key, tag “Do Not, remove the key, tag “Do Not
Use”, and report the Use”, and report the problem to the proper problem to the proper authority or authorized service personnel immediately.authority or authorized service personnel immediately.
ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (cont.)ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (cont.)
2.) CREATE A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (cont.)2.) CREATE A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (cont.)
For the best forklift perforFor the best forklift performance and operation, a maintenmance and operation, a maintenance program is required. ance program is required. Use the hour meter onUse the hour meter on
the instrument panel to keep maintenance properly scheduled (see SECTION TWO - “Servicing Schedule”).the instrument panel to keep maintenance properly scheduled (see SECTION TWO - “Servicing Schedule”).
For repairs on major components (engine, transmission, etc.), contact your nearest dealer for a Repair Manual.For repairs on major components (engine, transmission, etc.), contact your nearest dealer for a Repair Manual.
Do not operate a forklift that is damaged or does not functDo not operate a forklift that is damaged or does not function properlyion properly. . Only authorized personnel may makeOnly authorized personnel may make
repairs or adjustments to the lift truck. repairs or adjustments to the lift truck. After repairs, the lift truck must be tested for safe operation beforeAfter repairs, the lift truck must be tested for safe operation before
returning to service.returning to service.
3.) FORKLIFT KNOWLEDGE3.) FORKLIFT KNOWLEDGE
Forklift trucks can cause serious injury if improperly used or maintained. Forklift trucks can cause serious injury if improperly used or maintained. Study all of the manuals provided forStudy all of the manuals provided for
your forklift myour forklift model. odel. Learn the locatioLearn the locations and meanings ons and meanings of all safety decals. f all safety decals. If any decals are If any decals are illegible or miss-illegible or miss-
ing, have them replaced immediatelying, have them replaced immediately. . Make sure all safety features provided by the original manMake sure all safety features provided by the original manufacturer areufacturer are
in place and function propin place and function properly. erly. Do not operate a forklifDo not operate a forklift with damaged, missing or ut with damaged, missing or unsafe components. nsafe components. HaveHave
it repaired by authorized seit repaired by authorized service personnel. rvice personnel. Learn the functions of all controls, gauLearn the functions of all controls, gauges, indicator lights, etc. onges, indicator lights, etc. on
the forklift. the forklift. Know the speed/gear rangKnow the speed/gear ranges, braking and steering caes, braking and steering capabilities, load ratings anpabilities, load ratings and clearances. d clearances. WhenWhen
referring to the location of forklift components, the terms “left”, “right”, “front”, and “rear” are related to referring to the location of forklift components, the terms “left”, “right”, “front”, and “rear” are related to the oper-the oper-
ator seated normallyator seated normally, facing forward in the operator’s seat. , facing forward in the operator’s seat. If you have any questions about the forklift, con-If you have any questions about the forklift, con-
sult your supervisorsult your supervisor. . Failure to fully understand or obey safety warninFailure to fully understand or obey safety warnings can result in serious injury or death!gs can result in serious injury or death!
4.) WORK SITE KNOWLEDGE4.) WORK SITE KNOWLEDGE
Before operating on a work site, learn the rules for movement of people, forklifts and all other trafBefore operating on a work site, learn the rules for movement of people, forklifts and all other traffic. fic. CheckCheck
the size, weight, and condition of the loads you will be expthe size, weight, and condition of the loads you will be expected to handle. ected to handle. Verify that they are pVerify that they are properlyroperly
secured and safe to transportsecured and safe to transport. . Learn where the loads are to be placeLearn where the loads are to be placed, planning your route for a safed, planning your route for a safe
approach, watching approach, watching for hazardous cofor hazardous conditions. nditions. Will a signal man Will a signal man be required to be required to help place the loahelp place the load? d? RemoveRemove
any debris any debris which may cause tire damage which may cause tire damage or rupture. or rupture. Plan your route around pPlan your route around problem areas or have theroblem areas or have them cor-m cor-
rected. rected. Inform Inform the superthe supervisor of visor of any unsaany unsafe conditionfe conditions observed s observed at the at the site. site. Examples of Examples of hazards: hazards: powerpower
lines, cables, low clearance structures, garage doors, telephone pole guide lines, cables, low clearance structures, garage doors, telephone pole guide lines, fencing, loose lumber, build-lines, fencing, loose lumber, build-
ing materials, drop-offs, ing materials, drop-offs, trenches, rough/soft spottrenches, rough/soft spots, oil spills, deep mud, steep inclines, railroad tracks, curbs,s, oil spills, deep mud, steep inclines, railroad tracks, curbs,
etc.. etc.. NEVER approach NEVER approach power lines, power lines, gas lines or gas lines or other utilities other utilities with the with the forklift! forklift! Always verify Always verify that local,that local,
state/provincial and federal regstate/provincial and federal regulations have been met. ulations have been met. Report any accidents involving personnel, buildinReport any accidents involving personnel, buildingg
structures, and equipment to thstructures, and equipment to the supervisor immediatelye supervisor immediately. . Always remain alert - conditions are consAlways remain alert - conditions are constantlytantly
changing at the work site!changing at the work site!
TECHNICAL SUPPORTTECHNICAL SUPPORT
All data provided in this manuAll data provided in this manual is subject to production changes, adal is subject to production changes, addition of new models, and improvedition of new models, and improved prod-d prod-
uct designs. uct designs. If a question arises regarding your forklift, please consult your dealer or K-D Manitou, Inc. for theIf a question arises regarding your forklift, please consult your dealer or K-D Manitou, Inc. for the
latest information. latest information. When ordering service parWhen ordering service parts or requesting technical inforts or requesting technical information, be prepared to quomation, be prepared to quote thete the
applicable Model/Serial Numbers.applicable Model/Serial Numbers.
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