REV. 10/2019
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E Operation
Safety regulations for the operation of pallet trucks
Driving permission:
The fork lift truck must only be operated by persons who have been
trained in the operation of trucks, who have demonstrated to the user or his representative
their capability of moving and handling loads, and who have expressly been charged by the
user or his representative with the operation of the truck.
Rights, duties and conduct of the driver:
The driver must be: informed of his rights
and duties; trained in the operation of the fork lift truck; and familiar with the contents of
these operation manual. All necessary rights must be granted to him. If the fork lift truck can
be used in the pedestrian-controlled mode, the driver must wear safety boots when operating
the truck.
Prohibition of unauthorized use:
The driver is responsible for the fork lift truck during
working time. He must forbid unauthorized persons to drive or operate the fork lift truck. The
transport or lifting of persons is forbidden.
Repairs:
Without specific training and express authorization, the driver is not allowed to
perform any repairs or modifications on the fork lift truck. Under no circumstances must the
driver change the setting of switches or safety installations or render them ineffective.
Danger area:
A “danger area” is considered to be the area within which persons are
endangered by the travelling or lifting movements of the fork lift truck or its load lifting devices
(e.g. fork or attachments), or by the loads being transported. This also includes the area
within reach of falling loads or falling / lowering truck attachments.
Unauthorized persons must be asked to leave the danger area. The driver must give a
warning signal whenever a situation presenting danger to persons might develop. The fork lift
truck must immediately be brought to a standstill if persons, although asked, do not leave the
danger area.
Safety devices and warning labels:
The safety devices, warning labels and warning
notes described in the present operation manual must always be heeded.
Operate and run the truck
Turning the truck on and o
ff
Switching the truck on
Insert the key (2
)
into the key hole and switch on
the power supply;
Make sure the emergency stop button (1) is not
pushed in;
Tilt the control handle to the drive position;
Rotate the drive switch to drive the truck forward or
backward.
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Drive switch
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