Operation
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C2500CB-OM-EN-16
Caution
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid hazards by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic
or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for
leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure
fluids. In the event of oil penetrating the skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
Employers must ensure that the Pre-Use checks are performed and that records
are kept.
Operators must perform the checks and report any defects to the relevant
supervisor.
Never operate a truck that has not been checked or that has failed on any of the
checks.
If a truck becomes unsafe during a shift, stop operating the truck and report the
problem immediately.
If a truck has failed on any of the checks place an ‘out of order’ notice on the
steering wheel until the problem has been resolved.
The pre-use checks must be carried out at the start of the working day before the
machine commences operation. Alternatively if a multi shift system is being operated
the checks should be carried out at the beginning of each shift.
The following visual checks must be performed prior to using the truck:
Overall Condition
– Look for scrapes, dents, and other signs of damage. Watch
for missing or loose nuts and bolts. Check underneath the machine for signs of
leaking fuel, engine coolant, engine oil, hydraulic oil and battery electrolyte.
Mast
– Check for twisting and distortion in the channels. Look for signs of
cracking and check that there are no missing or loose bolts. Check the mast
chains for wear, missing links and pins. Make sure that the chains are of equal
tension and are adequately lubricated.
DO NOT place your hands inside the
mast at any stage to check the chains tension.
Press on the chains with a long
stick or screwdriver. Check around the lift and tilt cylinders for signs of leakage.
Also check all the hoses attached to the mast for signs of leaking oil.
Fork Carriage
– Check for excessive wear, damage, deformation and cracks.
Forks
– Check the forks for excessive wear, cracks, fractures and deformation.
Check that both locating pins are in place and operational.
Tyres and Wheels
– Check that all the wheel nuts are present and secure. Look
for cuts in the tyres or foreign objects in the rubber. Also look for plastic straps,
