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Chapter 4
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A -
BEFORE STARTING THE TELE-
SCOPIC HANDLER
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Perform daily maintenance (see chapter: 6 -
MAINTENANCE: A - DAILY OR EVERY 10
HOURS SERVICE).
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Make sure the lights, indicators and windshield
wipers are working properly.
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Make sure the rearview mirrors are in good condi-
tion, clean and properly adjusted.
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Make sure the horn works.
B - OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
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Whatever his/her experience, the operator is
advised to familiarize himself/herself with the
location and operation of all the controls and
instruments before operating the telescopic han-
dler.
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Wear clothes suited for operating the telescopic
handler. Avoid loose clothing.
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Make sure you have the appropriate personal pro-
tective equipment for the job.
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Prolonged exposure to high noise levels may cause
hearing problems. It is recommended to wear ear
muffs to protect against excessive noise.
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Always keep alert when using the telescopic han-
dler. Do not listen to the radio or music using head-
phones or earphones.
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Never operate the telescopic handler when hands
or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances.
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For increased comfort, ensure that the seat is
adjusted to your requirements and in the correct
position.
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If a control is equipped with a locking device, it is
forbidden to leave the cab without first locking the
control in neutral.
C - ENVIRONMENT
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Comply with all work site safety rules.
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If the telescopic handler must be used in a dark
area or at night, make sure it is equipped with
working lights.
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During operation, make sure that no one is in the
way of the telescopic handler and its load.
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Do not allow anybody to come near the work area
of the telescopic handler or pass under an elevated
load.
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When using the telescopic handler on a side slope,
before lifting the boom, follow the instructions in
the paragraph: INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAN-
DLING A LOAD: M - TRANSVERSE ATTI-
TUDE OF THE TELESCOPIC HANDLER.
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Travelling on a longitudinal slope:
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Drive and brake gently.
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Moving without a load: Forks or
attachment facing downhill.
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Moving with a load: Forks or
attachment facing uphill.
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Never move onto a trailer without having first
checked:
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That it is suitably positioned and made fast.
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That the unit to which it is connected (wagon,
truck, etc.) will not shift.
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That the trailer is suitable for the total weight
of the telescopic handler.
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That the trailer is suitable for the size of the
telescopic handler.
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Never move onto a bridge, floor or elevator, with-
out being certain that it is suitable for the weight
and size of the telescopic handler and without hav-
ing checked that it is in good condition.
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Be careful in the area of loading bays, trenches,
scaffolding, soft ground and manholes.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the seat while the telescopic
handler is moving.