Correct use
The industrial truck must be used only for au-
thorised use.
The industrial truck is used to move loads as
specified on the capacity rating plate.
Damage and defects
Damage or other defects to the industrial
trucks or attachments must be reported imme-
diately to the supervisor. Industrial trucks and
attachments that are dangerous to use must
not be used before being properly repaired.
The safety systems and switches must not be
removed or switched off. The specified set-
tings can be modified only with the manufac-
turer's approval.
Danger areas
Danger areas are areas in which the move-
ment of industrial trucks, their operating equip-
ment or their load lifting fixtures (e.g. their at-
tachments) may put people in danger.
This includes areas:
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With objects that could fall
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Which could be affected by the falling or
lowering of equipment or devices in service
Do not stand in the danger area of an industri-
al truck.
Work areas
Only areas authorised by the operating com-
pany or its representative can be used for
transport purposes. Loads may be removed
and stored only in places designed for this
purpose.
In operating areas with magnetic fields that
have a magnetic flux density greater than
5 mT, unintentional truck movements cannot
be entirely excluded under unfavourable cir-
cumstances. Under these circumstances, use
components that are specifically designed for
that purpose.
Traffic routes
Traffic routes must be well-paved, flat and free
from obstacles. Drainage channels and level
crossings must be level. If necessary, ramps
must be provided so that trucks can drive over
them with as few bumps as possible.
Industrial trucks must not be used for travel-
ling on routes with sharp turns, steep gradi-
ents or entrances that are too narrow or low.
Slopes used by industrial trucks must be with-
in the limits specified by the manufacturer and
must have a sufficiently rough surface. Flat
and gradual transitions at the top and lower
ends should prevent the load from touching
the ground or causing damage to the chassis.
Do not go beyond the authorised area or the
loading points of the traffic areas or routes.
There must be sufficient distance between the
highest part of the truck or the load and the
fixed parts of surrounding areas.
Comply with Directive UE 89/654/EEC (mini-
mum health and safety requirements for the
workplace). For countries outside the Europe-
an Union, the national regulations for that
country should be observed.
Dangerous points along traffic areas or routes
must be secured and signalled by standard
road signs and, if required, by additional warn-
ing signs.
When driving on public roads, observe the
regulations in force as well as the winter driv-
ing restrictions in the country concerned.
Fire protection
The operating company must ensure that
there is suitable fire protection in the vicinity of
the industrial truck. Depending on the type of
use, it must ensure that there is additional fire
protection on the industrial truck. In case of
any doubt, request information from the re-
sponsible supervisory authorities.
Introduction
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Correct use
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