Safety regulations for maintenance and inspection: The lifting of an industrial
truck for repairs or inspection must be carried out in a reliable, safe and stable
manner. The removal of components – such as the counterweights or supporting
struts – shifts the center of gravity and can adversely affect the stability of the truck.
Before starting repairs and inspection:
– Raise the drive wheels until they are no longer in contact with the ground, and
disconnect the battery. Immobilize the truck with wheel chocks or other devices;
– Immobilize the load-handling equipment, the inner mast(s) or frame before starting
work on these components;
– Disconnect the battery before starting work on the electrical system;
– Plug the connector plug from the charging unit into the battery connector only, not
into the connector on the industrial truck.
Operation of the truck to test its performance must be carried out in a designated
area, maintaining a safe distance.
1. Before starting up the industrial truck, the operator must read "Starting the
vehicle" in Chapter E.
2. The following measures must be taken before the vehicle can be left
unsupervised (see "Switching off and securing the vehicle" in Chapter E):
– Do not park the truck on a slope;
– Bring the truck to a complete stop;
– Lower the load-handling equipment completely;
– Turn the switch latch to position "0" and remove the safety key;
– Press the main switch or the EMERGENCY STOP switch.
Check that there is no fire hazard and ensure that there is fire-fighting equipment
available in the working area. The use of a naked flame to check the fluid levels or to
find possible fluid spillages, especially of battery acid, is prohibited.
Provide adequate ventilation in the working area and keep the workshop clean and
dry.
Brakes, steering, control elements, warning systems, lighting, controls, lift interrupt
systems, protective and safety devices, lifting systems, rotation axle stops, and frame
components must be inspected carefully at regular intervals and maintained in a safe
working condition.
Special industrial trucks or equipment designed and approved for use in danger
zones require particular attention to ensure that the original and approved safe
operating features are retained through maintenance.
All hydraulic systems must be inspected and serviced regularly. Hydraulic cylinders,
valves, hoses, fittings, and all other hydraulic components must be inspected at
regular intervals to ensure that no drift or leak has developed to a degree which could
constitute a hazard.
The manufacturer's instruction signs, labels, and stickers containing information
about load capacity, operation, and maintenance must be kept in a legible condition.
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