2 Safety
Safety regulations
Safety regulations
General Precautions
NOTE
Some safety regulations to be followed when
using the forklift are listed below. These
regulations integrate those in the manual
"Rules for approved use of industrial vehicles".
General Safety Rules
• Only allow qualified, trained and authorised
personnel to use the forklift.
• Do not install equipmen
t on the forklift un-
less supplied or indica
ted by the manufac-
turer.
• Maintain the forklift in full working efficiency
in order to keep any type of risk to the
minimum.
• Do not use the forklift with hoods and doors
open.
• The data plates found
on the forklift must
be kept in good condit
ion and replaced if
damaged.
• Carefully read and follow all of the safety
indications found on the forklift.
• Make sure that the forklift has sufficient
overhead clearance.
• Do not park the forkl
ift in front of fire-fighting
devices or fire escap
es or anywhere that it
blocks traffic.
• If the forklift shows signs of failure or break-
age and there is reason to consider it un-
safe, stop, park it and notify the mainte-
nance manager.
• Pay attention to the distances from high
voltage overhead cables. Comply with
the safety distances established by the
competent authorities.
• Never raise the load usi
ng just one fork.
• Place the load on the fork carriage or in such
a way that the centre of gravity of the load is
as close as possible to the fork carriage.
• The load must be placed on the forks so
that the centre of gravity falls on the mid
point between the forks.
• Do not drive with load
s decentralised
laterally with respe
ct to the forklift’s median
axis. Lack of complia
nce with this regulation
can compromise forkl
ift stability.
• Make sure that the surface on which the
load rests is able to support its weight.
• Always use safety clothing that complies
with the current regulations.
• Do not travel on loos
e or hilly ground or on
steps.
• Do not turn or stack on slopes.
• Do not overload the forklift beyond the
capacity limits indicated on the capacity
plates.
Flooring requirements
The work floor must be even and free of holes
or dips, which can be difficult to get around.
Any steps must be equipped with ramps to
prevent impacts with the wheels, which affect
the entire structure of the truck.
CAUTION
Passing over cracks or damaged parts of the floor
with the truck is prohibited. Dirt and any objects in
the work path must be removed immediately.
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