REV. 08/2019
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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 unauthorised use:
The driver is responsible for the fork lift truck during
working time. He must forbid unauthorised persons to drive or operate the fork lift truck. The
transport or lifting of persons is forbidden.
Repairs:
Without specific training and express authorisation, 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.
Unauthorised 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 Off
Switching the truck on
To turn the truck on, make sure the emergency
stop switch(1) is not pushed in and the control
handle is released to its vertical position. Insert
the key into the keyhole. The indicator unit on the
handle should be turned on. Lift the forks to the
proper height.
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