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Chapter 1
Forklift Safety and Familiarity
Before You Begin (Please Read)
This chapter of the Bendi B40i4 Forklift Operator’s
Manual discusses important safety information regarding
the operation and maintenance of your Forklift.
The safe and efficient operation of a lift truck requires a
skilled and attentive operator.
To develop the skills required:
1.
Receive training, pursuant to OSHA 1910.178(1)
dated 12/98, in the proper operation of this forklift.
2.
Understand the capabilities and limitations of the lift
truck.
3.
Become familiar with the construction of the lift truck
and see that it is maintained in good condition.
4.
Read and understand the warnings and operating
procedures in this manual.
IMPORTANT
The Bendi Series* Model trucks have been designed
for optimum safety of their operators. It is imperative
that all operators follow the safety guidelines listed
in this section and adhere to all Important, Caution,
Warning and Danger notices found within this
manual.
This chapter on Safety must be carefully read,
understood and adhered to strictly by all operators
and service personnel operating and/or maintaining
the Bendi Series Model lift trucks.
DO NOT use this truck until you have thoroughly read
this manual.
DANGER
*Landoll and the Bendi Series are trademarks of the
Landoll Corporation. All other brand and product names
are the trademarks of their respective holders.
Landoll Corporation, Bendi Series trucks meet or exceed
ASME B56.1-Part III, Safety/Powered Industrial Trucks.
IMPORTANT
NO modifications or additions may be made to this
forklift without prior written permission from:
Landoll Corporation
Material Handling Product Group
1900 North Street
Marysville, KS 66508 U.S.A.
Telephone:
(785) 562-5381
Fax:
(785) 562-4853
WARNING
Site Supervision
Supervision is an essential element in the safe operation
of powered industrial forklifts. The site supervisor is to
check that the Operator’s Manual is in the seat
compartment on the forklift at all times.
Operators must be trained on the use, maintenance and
safety aspects of the Bendi B40i4 Model trucks, under
the supervision of a trained and experienced operator.
Only those individuals trained to operate and/or service
this truck may do so. Familiarization and driving practice
with a new truck should be arranged in a safe area, away
from other forklifts, obstacles and people. The training
program must be applied to all new operators, regardless
of previous experience. Operator performance must be
evaluated to ensure he/she has the proper skills and
knowledge to operate the truck.
Failure to comply may cause risk of death or
serious injury to yourself and others.
• Do not make modifications or additions to
electrical devices.
• Do not tamper with or disconnect safety
features or modify protective guards, such as
overhead guards or load backrest extensions.
• Do not add or remove structural components.
• Any changes could effect truck capacity or
safe operation of the truck and is a serious
safety violation, that could cause personal
injury or weaken the trucks construction.
Summary of Contents for Bendi B40i4
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