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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPCOMPANY MANAGERANY MANAGER
THE OPERATORTHE OPERATOR
-- Only qualified, authorized personnel can usOnly qualified, authorized personnel can use the lift truck. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate person in the the lift truck. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate person in thee
establishment with respect to the use of lift trucks and must be carried permanently by the operator.establishment with respect to the use of lift trucks and must be carried permanently by the operator.
On the basis of experience, there are a On the basis of experience, there are a number of possible situations in which operating the lift truck is number of possible situations in which operating the lift truck is contra-indicatedcontra-indicated. Such foreseeable abnormal. Such foreseeable abnormal
uses, the main ones uses, the main ones being listed below, are strictly forbidden.being listed below, are strictly forbidden.
- The - The foreseeable foreseeable abnormal babnormal behaviour resehaviour resulting from ulting from ordinary neglect, ordinary neglect, but doebut does not s not result from result from any wish any wish to put to put the machthe machinery to ainery to any improper ny improper use.use.
- The - The reflex reactreflex reactions of ions of a person a person in the in the event of event of a malfunca malfunction, incidetion, incident, fault, nt, fault, etc. duretc. during operaing operation of tion of the lift the lift truck.truck.
- - Behaviour Behaviour resulting resulting from from application application of of the the «principle «principle of of least least action» action» when when performing performing a a task.task.
- For - For certain machinescertain machines, the , the foreseeable foreseeable behaviour behaviour of such of such persons persons as: apas: apprentices, prentices, teenagers, teenagers, handicapped handicapped persons, persons, trainees trainees tempted tempted to drive to drive aa
lift truck, operator tempted to operate a truck to win lift truck, operator tempted to operate a truck to win a bet, in competition or for their a bet, in competition or for their own personal experience.own personal experience.
The person in charge of the equipment must take these criteria into The person in charge of the equipment must take these criteria into account when assessing whethaccount when assessing whether or not a er or not a person will makea suitable driver.person will makea suitable driver.
THE LIFT TRUCKTHE LIFT TRUCK
A - THE TRUCK’S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOBA - THE TRUCK’S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB
-- MANITOU has ensured that this lift MANITOU has ensured that this lift truck is suitable for use under the struck is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defined in this tandard operating conditions defined in this operator’soperator’s
manual, with amanual, with a
STATICSTATIC
test coefficienttest coefficient
OF 1.33OF 1.33
and aand a
DYNAMICDYNAMIC
test coefficienttest coefficient
OF 1OF 1
, as specified in harmonized norm, as specified in harmonized norm
EN 1459EN 1459
for variable range trucks.for variable range trucks.
-- Before commissioning, the company Before commissioning, the company manager must make sure that the lift manager must make sure that the lift truck is appropriate for the work to be done, truck is appropriate for the work to be done, andand
perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).
B - ADAPTATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK TO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSB - ADAPTATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK TO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
-- In addition to series equipment mouIn addition to series equipment mounted on your lift truck, many options are avanted on your lift truck, many options are available, such as: road lighting, stop lights, ilable, such as: road lighting, stop lights, flashingflashing
light, reverse lights, reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, light at the jib head, etc.light, reverse lights, reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, light at the jib head, etc.
-- The operator must take into account the opThe operator must take into account the operating conditions to define the lift truck’s signalling and lighting equipment.erating conditions to define the lift truck’s signalling and lighting equipment.
Contact your dealer.Contact your dealer.
- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.
. Protection against frost (see: 3 - . Protection against frost (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).
. Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for i. Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for information).nformation).
. I.C. engine filtration . I.C. engine filtration (see: 3 - (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: FILMAINTENANCE: FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).TERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).
For operation under average climatic conditions, i.e.: betwFor operation under average climatic conditions, i.e.: between - 15 °C een - 15 °C and + 35 °C, correct levels and + 35 °C, correct levels of lubricants in all the circuits are of lubricants in all the circuits are checked in production.checked in production.
For operation under more severe climatic conditions, before starting up, it is necessary to drain all the For operation under more severe climatic conditions, before starting up, it is necessary to drain all the circuits, then ensure correct levels of lubricantscircuits, then ensure correct levels of lubricants
using lubricants properly suited to the relevant ambient temperatures. It is the same for using lubricants properly suited to the relevant ambient temperatures. It is the same for the cooling liquid.the cooling liquid.
-- A lift truck operating in an area without fire extinguishing equipment must be equipped with an individual extinguisher. There areA lift truck operating in an area without fire extinguishing equipment must be equipped with an individual extinguisher. There are
solutions, consult your dealer.solutions, consult your dealer.
YYour lift truck our lift truck is designed for outdoor use under is designed for outdoor use under normal atmospheric conditions and indoor use in normal atmospheric conditions and indoor use in suitably aerated and ventilated premises. It suitably aerated and ventilated premises. It is prohibitedis prohibited
to use the lift truck in areas where there is a risk of fire or which are potentially explosive (e.g. Refineries, fuel or gas depots, stores of inflammableto use the lift truck in areas where there is a risk of fire or which are potentially explosive (e.g. Refineries, fuel or gas depots, stores of inflammable
products…). For use in these areas, specific equipment is available (ask your dealer for information).products…). For use in these areas, specific equipment is available (ask your dealer for information).
-- Our trucks comply with Directive 89/336/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)Our trucks comply with Directive 89/336/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and with the corresponding harmonized, and with the corresponding harmonized
norm EN 12895. Their proper operation is no longer guaranteed if they are used within areas in which the electromagnetic fieldsnorm EN 12895. Their proper operation is no longer guaranteed if they are used within areas in which the electromagnetic fields
exceed the limit specified by that norm (10 V/m).exceed the limit specified by that norm (10 V/m).
-- Directive 2002/44/EC requires company managers to not expose their employees to excessive vibration dosesDirective 2002/44/EC requires company managers to not expose their employees to excessive vibration doses. There is no. There is no
recognized code of measurement for comparing the machines of different manufacturers. The actual doses received can thereforerecognized code of measurement for comparing the machines of different manufacturers. The actual doses received can therefore
be measured only under actual operating be measured only under actual operating conditions at the user's premises.conditions at the user's premises.
- The following are some tips for minimizing these vibration doses:- The following are some tips for minimizing these vibration doses:
• Select the most suitable lift tr• Select the most suitable lift tr uck and attachment for the intended use.uck and attachment for the intended use.
•• Adapt the seat adjustment Adapt the seat adjustment to the operator's weight (to the operator's weight (according to lift truck model) and maintain it in good condition, according to lift truck model) and maintain it in good condition, asas
well as the cab suspension. Inflate the tirwell as the cab suspension. Inflate the tires in accordance with recommendations.es in accordance with recommendations.
• Ensure that the operators adapt their • Ensure that the operators adapt their operating speed to suit the conditions on site.operating speed to suit the conditions on site.
•• As far as possible, arrange the site in such a way as to As far as possible, arrange the site in such a way as to provide a flat running surprovide a flat running surface and remove obstacles and harmfulface and remove obstacles and harmful
potholes.potholes.
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