1.3 ENVIRONMENT.
1) A lift truck operating in an area without fire extinguishing equipment must be equipped with an
individual extinguisher. There are optional solutions, consult your agent or dealer.
2) Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.
3) For operation under average climatic conditions, i.e.: between -15 °C and + 35 °C, correct levels
of lubricants in all the circuits are checked in production. For operation under more severe
climatic conditions, before starting up, it is necessary to drain all the circuits, then ensure correct
levels of lubricants using lubricants properly suited to the relevant ambient temperatures. It is the
same for the cooling liquid.
Protection against frost (See chapter: LUBRICANTS AND FUEL in paragraph: 3-
MAINTENANCE ) .
Adaptation of lubricants (Ask your dealer for information).
Engine filtration.
Lighting (Working headlight).
4) Optional solutions exist, consult your dealer.
5) Use of a lift truck is prohibited in protected areas (e.g. refinery, explosive atmosphere). For use in
these areas, specific equipment is available as an option. Consult your dealer.
If necessary, consult your dealer.
1.4 AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE
1) Only qualified personnel may use the lift truck. Its use is subject to authorization to operate
being given by the appropriate manager in the user establishment.
2) The user should always carry this authorization to operate with him while he is using the lift
truck.
3) The driver is not competent to authorize the driving of the lift truck by another person.
4) In addition, the vehicle should be used in accordance with good practice for the profession.
1.5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Wear clothes suited for driving the lift truck, avoid loose clothes.
2) Never operate the vehicle when hands or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances.
3) For increased comfort, adjust the driver’s seat to your requirements and adopt the correct position
in the driver’s cab。
4) The operator must always be in his normal position in the driver’s cab. It is prohibited to have
arms or legs, or generally any part of the body, protruding from the driver’s cab of the lift truck.
5) Always remember to fasten your seat belt and adjust it to your requirements.
6) The control units must never in any event be used for any other than their intended purposes (e.g.
climbing onto or down from the lift truck, portmanteau, etc.).
7) If the control components are fitted with a forced operation (lever lock) device, it is forbidden to
leave the cab without first putting these controls in neutral.
8) Never allow a passenger to travel on the lift truck in the driver’s cab
.
9) Before starting the lift truck , check the different levels:
Engine oil.
Hydraulic reservoir oil.
Transmission oil.
Cooling liquid.
10) Also check for possible leakage of oil, fuel or liquid from the lift truck.
11) Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment at approximately 300 mm from the
ground, i.e. in the transport position.
12) Familiarise yourself with the terrain where the lift truck is to be used.
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