Manitou B-E2 Series, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN
A - BEFORE STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
- Carry out daily maintenance (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: A - DAILY OR EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE).
- Make sure the lights, indicators and windscreen wipers are working properly.
- Make sure the rear view mirrors are in good condition, clean and properly adjusted.
- Make sure the horn works.
B - DRIVER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Whatever his experience, the operator is advised to familiarize himself with the position and operation of all the controls and
instruments before operating the lift truck.
- Wear clothes suited for driving the lift truck, avoid loose clothes.
- Make sure you have the appropriate protective equipment for the job to be done.
- Prolonged exposure to high noise levels may cause hearing problems. It is recommended to wear ear muffs to protect against
excessive noise.
- Always face the lift truck when getting into and leaving the driving seat and use the handle(s) provided for this purpose. Do not
jump out of the seat to get down.
- Always pay attention when using the lift truck. Do not listen to the radio or music using headphones or earphones.
- Never operate the lift truck when hands or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances.
- For increased comfort, adjust the seat to your requirements and adopt the correct position in the driver’s cab.
Under no circumstances must the seat be adjusted while the lift truck is moving.
- The operator must always be in his normal position in the driver’s cab. It is prohibited to have arms or legs, or generally any part
of the body, protruding from the driver’s cab of the lift truck.
- The safety belt must be worn and adjusted to the operator’s size.
- The control units must never in any event be used for any other than their intended purposes (e.g. climbing onto or down from the
lift truck, portmanteau, etc.).
- If the control components are fitted with a forced operation (lever lock) device, it is forbidden to leave the cab without first putting
these controls in neutral.
- It is prohibited to carry passengers either on the lift truck or in the cab.