If the inspection reveals that the industrial truck needs repair, and therefore is in an
unsafe condition, or could tend to become unsafe, the proper responsible person
must be immediately informed of the truck's need for repair and the industrial truck
must not be operated again until it has been repaired.
If the industrial truck exhibits any safety defects during operation, the proper respon-
sible person must be immediately informed of this circumstance and the industrial
truck must not be operated again until it has been repaired.
Repairs and adjustments must be performed only by certified and authorized persons
and upon receipt of appropriate repair authority.
If authorized to charge the truck's battery(s), check the electrolyte level for proper lev-
el and the battery compartment vents for clear passage of air prior to plugging the
charging units into its power source.
Open flames are prohibited when checking the electrolyte level of batteries.
General: Prior to starting the industrial truck, the operator must read the section
"Starting up the truck " in Chapter E.
Start and operate the industrial truck and its functions and attachments only from the
dedicated driver's seat/operating position.
Hands and feet must remain within the area or cabin designated for the operator. No
part of the body may project from the industrial truck's operator cabin.
Foot protection is recommended.
Never put parts of your body into the lifting device frame.
Never put parts of your body into the industrial truck's reach mechanism or other at-
tachments.
Understand the industrial truck's limits and safely operate the industrial truck to pre-
vent any personal injury. Pedestrians must be protected at all times.
– Never steer the industrial truck towards a person standing in front of an object.
– Prior to performing a U-turn make sure no-one is present within the rear pivoting
range.
– Pay particular attention at crossing aisles, doorways or other areas where pedes-
trians may cross the industrial truck's travel path.
It is not permissible for persons to be present beneath an industrial truck's lifted part
or to walk underneath it, regardless of whether the industrial truck is empty or loaded.
No additional person may ride on powered industrial trucks unless a safe seat has
been provided by the manufacturer.
Do not permit passengers to ride on the carriage or forks.
Good judgment and care must be exercised in handling of loads extending above the
mast.
Only industrial trucks approved for use in areas rated as potentially dangerous may
be used in such areas.
Do not attach anything to and do not modify the industrial truck.
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