Operation 5
Checks and actions prior to use
Ensure that the truck is in good working
condition prior to start-up:
– The wheels must not show signs of damage
or significant evidence of wear, the mount-
ing must be correct.
– The warning devices (horn etc.
) must work.
– Check the area under the forklift truck for
leaking consumables.
– Check that the uncovered sections of hy-
draulic pipes and hoses are in good con-
dition and check them for leaks. Replace
damaged hoses.
– Check that there is no bind
er twine or links
hindering the operation o
f the wheels and
rollers.
– The roller guide rails must be coated in a
visible layer of grease.
– The fork arms or other load bearing equip-
ment must not show any visible damage
(crumpling, cracks, significant wear etc.)
– The chain must be in perf
ect condition and
must be correctly exten
ded.
– The battery cover must be closed.
– The key must be removed.
– Check that the battery
cover is put back in
place.
– Check that all warning and safety plates are
present and legible.
– Damaged or missing stickers must be
replaced in compliance with the marking
position table.
– The guard grille must
be intact and securely
mounted.
– Accessories (optional) must be correctly
attached and must operate as described in
the user manual.
– Check for dirt and ice.
– The operator must b
e qualified to drive the
truck. It must be po
ssible for the operator
to access the contr
ols and activate them
(especially the an
ti-collision device). Do not
obstruct access to
the controls.
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