Jungheinrich ECR 327, Operating Instructions Manual

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– Check that it is designed for this type of operation;
– All systems specified by the manufacturer for stabilizing and securing the position
of the truck must be in place and activated;
– Be sure that the necessary retaining devices – such as railings, for example – are
in place and are used correctly;
– Attach the platform fixing devices and secure the platform to the fork carrier or the
fork;
– Ensure that the laden or unladen lifting system can rise smoothly to the maximum
lift height and that all lift interruption systems – where fitted – are ready for use;
– The platform is horizontal and centered and cannot tip forward or backward while
being raised;
– The industrial truck is in a stable, horizontal position;
– Move all travel regulators to neutral and apply the parking brake;
– Before lifting people, mark out the area with traffic cones or other objects to indicate
high-level work.
– People must be raised and lowered slowly and carefully and only when expressly
requested;
– Avoid overhead obstacles and power cables;
– Keep your hands and feet away from all controls not needed at present;
– If there are people on the platform, the truck and/or the platform may only be moved
slowly and only for minor changes to the horizontal position, and then only at the
express request of the people on the platform;
– Rotating systems on the industrial truck must be mechanically locked to prevent
any movement;
– If the operator is not in the operating position, he or she must ensure that the
parking brake has been applied;
– The total weight of the platform, load and people must not exceed half the load
capacity for which the industrial truck used to lift the platform is designed;
– The people must not leave the platform. The rails, planks, ladders, etc., on the
platform must not be used to extend the reach or height;
– The people and objects/equipment on the platform must remain within the confines
of the available space;
– The platform must be lowered to the ground if people wish to join or leave the
platform. Never try to join or leave the platform by climbing onto parts of the truck
or to join or leave the raised platform by climbing.