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-- Turn the ignition key fully: tTurn the ignition key fully: the I.C. engine should then start. Release the ignition key and let the I.C. enginhe I.C. engine should then start. Release the ignition key and let the I.C. engine run at idle.e run at idle.
-- Do not engage the starter motor for more than 1Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds and carry out the preheating between unsuccessful 5 seconds and carry out the preheating between unsuccessful attempts.attempts.
- Make sure all the signal lights on the control - Make sure all the signal lights on the control instrument panel are ofinstrument panel are off.f.
-- Check all control instruments when the I.CCheck all control instruments when the I.C. engine is warm and at regular intervals during use, so as to quickly detect any faul. engine is warm and at regular intervals during use, so as to quickly detect any faultsts
and to be able to corand to be able to correct them without any delay.rect them without any delay.
-- If an instrument does not show the correct displayIf an instrument does not show the correct display, stop the I.C. engine and imm, stop the I.C. engine and immediately carrediately carry out the necessary operations.y out the necessary operations.
F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCKF - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operators’ attention is drawn to the risks involved in using the Operators’ attention is drawn to the risks involved in using the lift truck, in parlift truck, in particular:ticular:
- - Risk Risk of of losing losing control.control.
- - Risk Risk of of losing losing lateral lateral and and frontal frontal stability stability of of the the lift lift truck.truck.
The operator must remain in control of the The operator must remain in control of the lift truck.lift truck.
In the event of the lift truck overturning, do not try to leave the cabin during the incident. YOUR BEST PROTECTION IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE CABIN.In the event of the lift truck overturning, do not try to leave the cabin during the incident. YOUR BEST PROTECTION IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE CABIN.
- Obser- Observe the company’s traffic rve the company’s traffic regulations or, by default, the public highway code.egulations or, by default, the public highway code.
- Do not carry out operations which exceed the capacities of your lift truck or attachments.- Do not carry out operations which exceed the capacities of your lift truck or attachments.
-- Always drive the Always drive the lift truck with the forks lift truck with the forks or attachment to thor attachment to the transport position, i.e. at 300e transport position, i.e. at 300 mm from the mm from the ground, the jib retractedground, the jib retracted
and the carriage sloping backwards.and the carriage sloping backwards.
- Only carry loads which are balanced and properly anchored to avoid any risk of a load falling off.- Only carry loads which are balanced and properly anchored to avoid any risk of a load falling off.
- Ensure that palettes, cases, etc, are in good order - Ensure that palettes, cases, etc, are in good order and suitable for the load to be lifted.and suitable for the load to be lifted.
- Familiarise yourself with the lift truck on the terrain wher- Familiarise yourself with the lift truck on the terrain where it will be used.e it will be used.
- Ensure that the ser- Ensure that the service brakes are working properly.vice brakes are working properly.
- The loaded lift - The loaded lift truck must not travel at spetruck must not travel at speeds in excess of eds in excess of 1212 km/h.km/h.
-- Drive smoothly at an appropriate speed for the operatDrive smoothly at an appropriate speed for the operating conditions (land configuring conditions (land configuration, load on the lift truck).ation, load on the lift truck).
- Do not use the hydraulic jib controls when - Do not use the hydraulic jib controls when the lift truck is moving.the lift truck is moving.
- Never change the steering mode whilst driving.- Never change the steering mode whilst driving.
-- Do not manoeuvre the lift truck with the jib in the raised positiDo not manoeuvre the lift truck with the jib in the raised position unless under exceptional circumon unless under exceptional circumstances and then with extremestances and then with extreme
caution, at vercaution, at very low speed and using gentle braking. Ensure that visibility is adequate.y low speed and using gentle braking. Ensure that visibility is adequate.
- Take bends slowly.- Take bends slowly.
- In all circumstances make sure you are in - In all circumstances make sure you are in control of your speed.control of your speed.
- On damp, slipper- On damp, slippery or uneven terrain, drive slowly.y or uneven terrain, drive slowly.
- Brake - Brake gentlygently, never , never abruptly.abruptly.
- Only use the lift truck’s forward/reverse selector from a stationary position and never do so abruptly.- Only use the lift truck’s forward/reverse selector from a stationary position and never do so abruptly.
- Do not drive with your foot on - Do not drive with your foot on the brake pedal.the brake pedal.
-- Always remember that hydrostatic tyAlways remember that hydrostatic type steering is extremely sensitipe steering is extremely sensitive to movement of the steering wheel, sve to movement of the steering wheel, so turn it gently ando turn it gently and
not jerkily.not jerkily.
- Never leave the I.C. engine on when the - Never leave the I.C. engine on when the lift truck is unattended.lift truck is unattended.
- Do not leave the cab - Do not leave the cab when the lift truck has a when the lift truck has a raised load.raised load.
- Look where you ar- Look where you are going and always make sure you have e going and always make sure you have good visibility along the route.good visibility along the route.
- Use the
- Use the rear-view mirrors frequently.rear-view mirrors frequently.
- Drive round obstacles.- Drive round obstacles.
- Never drive on the edge - Never drive on the edge of a ditch or steep slope.of a ditch or steep slope.
-- It is dangerous to use two lift trucks simultaneously to handle heavy or voluminous loads, since this operIt is dangerous to use two lift trucks simultaneously to handle heavy or voluminous loads, since this operation requires paration requires particularticular
precautions to be taken.precautions to be taken. It must only be used exceptionalIt must only be used exceptionally and after risk analysis.ly and after risk analysis.
-- The ignition switch has an emThe ignition switch has an emergency stop mechanism in case of ergency stop mechanism in case of an operating anomaly occurring in the case an operating anomaly occurring in the case of lift trucks not fittedof lift trucks not fitted
with a punch-operated cut-out.with a punch-operated cut-out.
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
-- Always drive the Always drive the lift truck with the forks lift truck with the forks or attachment to thor attachment to the transport position, i.e. at 300e transport position, i.e. at 300 mm from the mm from the ground, the jib retractedground, the jib retracted
and the carriage sloping backwards.and the carriage sloping backwards.
-- For lift trucks with gearboxes, use the recommended gear (see: 2 - DESFor lift trucks with gearboxes, use the recommended gear (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).ENTS AND CONTROLS).
-- Select the steering mode appropriate for its use and/Select the steering mode appropriate for its use and/or working conditions (see: 2 - DESCRIPor working conditions (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS)TION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS)
(as model of lift truck).(as model of lift truck).
- Release the parking brake.- Release the parking brake.
-- Shift the forward/reverse selector to the selected direction of travel and accelerate gradually untShift the forward/reverse selector to the selected direction of travel and accelerate gradually until the lift truck moves off.il the lift truck moves off.
G - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCKG - STOPPING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Never leave the ignition key in the lift tr- Never leave the ignition key in the lift truck during the operator’s absence.uck during the operator’s absence.
When the lift truck is stationary or if the operator has to leave hiWhen the lift truck is stationary or if the operator has to leave his cab (even for a moment) placs cab (even for a moment) place the forks or attachment on thee the forks or attachment on the
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