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- - 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 truck is suitable fMANITOU has ensured that this lift truck is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defineor use under the standard operating conditions defined in this operator’sd in this operator’s
manual,manual, in accordance to ASME B56.6 - 2002in accordance to ASME B56.6 - 2002
-- Before commissioniBefore commissioning, the company manager must make sung, the company manager must make sure that the lift truck is appropriate for the work to be done, andre that the lift truck is appropriate for the work to be done, and
perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).
B - B - ADAPTADAPTAATION OF TION OF THE LIFT TRUCK THE LIFT TRUCK TO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTTO STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSAL CONDITIONS
-- In addition to series equipmenIn addition to series equipment mounted on your lift truck, many options are available, st mounted on your lift truck, many options are available, such as: road lighting, stop lights, flauch as: road lighting, stop lights, flashingshing
light, reverse lights, reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, light at the light, reverse lights, reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, light at the jib head, etc… (as model of lift truck).jib head, etc… (as model of lift truck).
-- The operator must take into account the operating conditions to define the lift truck’s signalliThe operator must take into account the operating conditions to define the lift truck’s signalling and lighting equipment.ng and lighting equipment.
Contact your dealer.Contact your dealer.
- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of - Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.utilisation.
. Protection against frost (see: . Protection against frost (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).3 - MAINTENANCE: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).
. Adaptation of lubricants (ask your . Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for information).dealer for information).
. I.C. engine filtration (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).. I.C. engine filtration (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: FILTERS 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 extinguisherA lift truck operating in an area without fire extinguishing equipment must be equipped with an individual extinguisher. There are. There are
solutions, consult your solutions, consult your dealer.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 2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic comOur trucks comply with Directive 2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMpatibility (EMC), and with the correspondingC), and with the corresponding
harmonized norm EN 12895. Their proper operation is no longer guaranteed if they are used within areas in which theharmonized norm 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 norelectromagnetic fields exceed the limit specified by that norm (10 V/m).m (10 V/m).
-- Directive 2002/44/EC requires company mDirective 2002/44/EC requires company managers to not expose their employanagers to not expose their employees to excessive vibration dosesees to excessive vibration doses. There is no. There is no
recognized code of measurement for comparing the machines of different recognized code of measurement for comparing the machines of different manufacturers. The actual doses received can thereforemanufacturers. The actual doses received can therefore
be measured only under be measured only under actual operating conditions at the user's actual operating conditions at the user's premises.premises.
- The following are - The following are some tips for minimizing these vibration doses:some tips for minimizing these vibration doses:
• Select the most suitable lift truck and attachment for the intended use.• Select the most suitable lift truck and attachment for the intended use.
•• Adapt the seat adjustment to the operator'Adapt the seat adjustment to the operator's weight (according to lift truck model) and maintain it is weight (according to lift truck model) and maintain it in good condition, asn good condition, as
well as the cab well as the cab suspension. Inflate the tires in accordance suspension. Inflate the tires in accordance with recommendations.with recommendations.
• Ensure that the operators adapt their operating speed to suit the • Ensure that the operators adapt their operating speed to suit the conditions on site.conditions on site.
•• As far as possiblAs far as possible, arrange the site in such a way as to provide a fe, arrange the site in such a way as to provide a flat running surlat running surface and remove obstacles and hface and remove obstacles and harmfularmful
potholes.potholes.
C - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCKC - MODIFICATION OF THE LIFT TRUCK
-- For your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various compoFor your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various components used in your lift trucknents used in your lift truck
(hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, I.C. engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counterweight, unapproved(hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, I.C. engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counterweight, unapproved
attachments, alarm systems, etc.) yourself. In this event, the attachments, alarm systems, etc.) yourself. In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held rmanufacturer cannot be held responsible.esponsible.
D - FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULESD - FRENCH ROAD TRAFFIC RULES
(or see current legislation in other countries)(or see current legislation in other countries)
- Only one cer- Only one certificate of conformity is issued. It must be kept in a safe place.tificate of conformity is issued. It must be kept in a safe place.
THE INSTRUCTIONSTHE INSTRUCTIONS
-- The operator’s manual must always be in good condition and kept in the place provided on the lift truck and in the language usedThe operator’s manual must always be in good condition and kept in the place provided on the lift truck and in the language used
by the operator.by the operator.
-- The operator’s manual and any plates or stickers which are no longer legible or arThe operator’s manual and any plates or stickers which are no longer legible or are damaged, must be replaced immediatelye damaged, must be replaced immediately..
THE MAINTENANCETHE MAINTENANCE
-- Maintenance or repairs other than thoMaintenance or repairs other than those detailed in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE must be carried out by qualise detailed in part: 3 - MAINTENANCE must be carried out by qualified personnel (consulfied personnel (consultt
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