C25000 O&S Manual
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C25000-OM-EN-05
Warning
Every forklift operator must be trained in accordance with the rules
provided by the relevant local Health and Safety Authority (HSA).
Employers must ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is
competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by
the successful completion of the relevant training as specified by the
relevant local authority. Operating a powered industrial truck without the
proper training can cause serious injury or death.
Report any operational problems that may develop, (damaged pallets,
ground surface breaking up etc.) which could not only reduce safety but
also cause damage to the truck.
Never attempt to exceed your truck’s handling capacity and take all
precautions to ensure the safety of others as well as yourself. In no
circumstances should counterweights be added to increase capacity.
Stop working and switch off if for any reason, the truck becomes unsafe
or defective. Remove the key and place an ‘out of order’ sign in a
prominent place on the truck.
Prohibit unauthorised and untrained people from accessing the starting
key and operating of the truck.
The operator is responsible for visually monitoring the work area of the
truck and preventing anyone from entering the area without permission.
If a person enters the area while the truck is in operation, the operator
shall stop the truck and instruct the person to leave the work area until
the truck has been stopped. The person may then approach the
machine in full view of the operator.
Personnel being trained, educated, instructed or participating in a
general training program may only work on or with the machine under
constant supervision of an experienced supervisor.
Work on the machine‘s electrical equipment may only be carried out by
an electrician or by trained persons under the direction and supervision
of an electrician.
Work on the chassis, brakes and steering system may only be
performed by trained, specialised personnel.
Only trained, specialised personnel with specific knowledge of and
experience in hydraulics may work on hydraulic units.
If the mast mechanism malfunctions or becomes stuck in a raised
position, operate the mast control lever to eliminate any slack in the
chains. DO NOT go under the elevated parts of the truck to attempt to
carry out repairs.