Clark CGC40 L, Operator'S Manual

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vi Introduction
Introduction
CLARK welcomes you to the growing group of professionals who
own, operate, and maintain CLARK lift trucks. We take pride in the
long tradition of quality products and superior value the CLARK
name represents. This manual familiarizes you with safety,
operating, and maintenance information about your new lift truck. It
has been specially prepared to help you use and maintain your
CLARK lift truck in a safe and correct manner.
Your CLARK lift truck has been designed and built to be as safe and
efficient as today’s technology can make it. As manufactured, it
meets all the applicable mandatory requirements of ANSI / ITSDF
B56.1 Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks. Each truck is
also furnished with equipment to help you operate safely; for
example, load back rest, parking brake, safety restraint system, seat
belts and horn are standard equipment.
Safe, productive operation of a lift truck requires both skill and
knowledge on the part of the operator. The operator must know,
understand, and practice the safety rules and safe driving and load
handling techniques described in this manual. To develop the skill
required, the operator must become familiar with the construction
and features of the lift truck and how they function. The operator
must understand its capabilities and limitations, and see that it is kept
in a safe condition.
Routine Servicing and Maintenance
Regular maintenance and care of your lift truck is not only important
for economy and utilization reasons; it is essential for your safety. A
faulty lift truck is a potential source of danger to the operator, and to
other personnel working near it. As with all quality equipment, keep
your lift truck in good operating condition by following the
recommended schedule of maintenance.