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ENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - THE LIFT TRUCK'S SUITABILITY FOR THE JOB
- The manufacturer has ensured that this lift truck is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defined in this
operator's manual, with a
static
test coefficient of
1.33
and a
dynamic
test coefficient of
1
, as specified in harmonised norm
EN 1726-1
for mast trucks.
B - DRIVER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Read the operator's manual carefully, making sure you understand it.
- The operator’s manual must always be kept in the lift truck, in the place provided and in the language understood by the
operator.
- Respect the safety notices and instructions given on the lift truck.
- It is compulsory to replace all plates or stickers which are no longer legible or which have become worn or damaged.
C - AUTHORISATION TO OPERATE (LEGISLATION IN FORCE FOR FRANCE)
(Or refer to the legislation for each particular country)
- Only qualified personnel may use the lift truck. Its use is subject to authorisation to operate being given by the appropriate
manager in the user establishment.
- The user must be bearing the driving licence during the period of service.
- The driver is not competent to authorise the driving of the lift truck by another person.
- In addition, the vehicle should be used in accordance with good practice for the profession.
D - MAINTENANCE
- The user must immediately advise his superior if his lift truck is not in good working order or does not comply with the safety
notice.
- The operator is prohibited from carrying out any repairs or adjustments himself, unless he has been trained for this purpose.
He must keep the lift truck properly cleaned if this is among his responsibilities.
- Carry out daily maintenance (See chapter : A - DAILY OR EVERY 10 HOURS SERVICE in paragraph : 3 - MAINTENANCE).
- Ensure tyres are adapted to the nature of the ground (See area of the contact surface of the tyres in the chapter :
CHARACTERISTICS in paragraph : 2 - DESCRIPTION).
. SAND tyres.
. LAND tyres.
. Snow chains.
There are optional solutions, consult your agent or dealer.
A worn or damaged tyre can result in the lift truck being temporarily out of service.
The fitting of foam inflated tyres is prohibited and is not guaranteed by the manufacturer, excepting prior authorisation.
- For your own and other people's safety, it is forbidden to modify the structure and settings of the various components of your
lift truck yourself (Hydraulic pressure, relief valve calibration, I.C. engine running speed, addition of extra equipment etc.). The
same holds with regard to any suppression or modification of the safety systems, in which case the maker would no longer be
liable.
Regular inspection of your lift truck is mandatory if it is to be kept in conforming condition. The frequency of such checks are
defined by the current legislation of the country in which the lift truck is being operated. Maintenance or repairs other than
those detailed in part : 3 - MAINTENANCE must be carried out by qualified personnel (Consult your agent or dealer) and under
the necessary safety conditions to maintain the health of the operator and any third party.
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