Manitou MLA 628 -120 LSU 3-E2 Series, Operator'S Manual

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- Make s - Make sure that the ure that the scaffolding, scaffolding, loading platform, loading platform, pilings or ground pilings or ground is capable of is capable of bearing the load. bearing the load.
- Never stack loads on uneven ground, - Never stack loads on uneven ground, they may tip over they may tip over..
If the load or the attachment must remain above a structure for a long time, there is the risk that it will rest on the structure because of If the load or the attachment must remain above a structure for a long time, there is the risk that it will rest on the structure because of
the boom descending owing to the oil in the cylinders cooling down. the boom descending owing to the oil in the cylinders cooling down.
To eliminate this risk : To eliminate this risk :
- Regularly check the distance between the load or the attachment and the structure and readjust this if necessary. - Regularly check the distance between the load or the attachment and the structure and readjust this if necessary.
- If possible use the lift truck at an oil temperature as close as possible to ambient temperature. - If possible use the lift truck at an oil temperature as close as possible to ambient temperature.
- In the case of work near aerial lines, - In the case of work near aerial lines, ensure that the safety distance is sufficient betw ensure that the safety distance is sufficient between the working area of the lift truck and een the working area of the lift truck and
the aerial line. the aerial line.
You must consult your local electrical agency. You could be electrocuted or seriously injured if you operate or park the lift truck too close You must consult your local electrical agency. You could be electrocuted or seriously injured if you operate or park the lift truck too close
to power cables. to power cables.
In the event of high winds, do not carry out handling work that jeopardizes the stability of the lift truck and its load, particularly if the load In the event of high winds, do not carry out handling work that jeopardizes the stability of the lift truck and its load, particularly if the load
catches the wind badly. catches the wind badly.
D - VISIBILITY D - VISIBILITY
- The safety of personnel within the lift truck's radius of operation as well as that of the lift truck - The safety of personnel within the lift truck's radius of operation as well as that of the lift truck and its operator and its operator,, depends on the depends on the
operator having good visibility of the environment immediately around the lift truck, operator having good visibility of the environment immediately around the lift truck, under all circumstances at all times. under all circumstances at all times.
- This lift truck was designed to provide the operator with good visibility (direct or indirect via rear-view mirrors) of the immediate - This lift truck was designed to provide the operator with good visibility (direct or indirect via rear-view mirrors) of the immediate
environment during movement with the lift truck empty and boom in transport position. environment during movement with the lift truck empty and boom in transport position.
- If the volume of th - If the volume of the load limits visibility ahead, e load limits visibility ahead, particular precautions must be taken particular precautions must be taken ::
- move in reverse ; - move in reverse ;
- adjust the site layout ;
- adjust the site layout ;
- be assisted by someone (outside the area of operations of the lift truck) who can direct movements,
- be assisted by someone (outside the area of operations of the lift truck) who can direct movements, making sure that making sure that
this person is this person is always in view. always in view.
- always avoid maneuvering too far in reverse. - always avoid maneuvering too far in reverse.
- With certain specific attachments, - With certain specific attachments, lift truck moving operations ma lift truck moving operations may need the boom to be y need the boom to be in high position. In this case, in high position. In this case, visibility visibility
on the right is limited and particular precautions must be taken : on the right is limited and particular precautions must be taken :
- adjust the site layout ; - adjust the site layout ;
- be assisted by someone (outside the area of operations of the lift truck) who can direct movements.
- be assisted by someone (outside the area of operations of the lift truck) who can direct movements.
- In any situation where visibility of the r - In any situation where visibility of the route is inadequate, oute is inadequate, obtain the help of someone (outside the are obtain the help of someone (outside the area of operations of the lift a of operations of the lift
truck) to direct movements, truck) to direct movements, making sure that this person is always in view making sure that this person is always in view..
- Maintain all compone - Maintain all components used nts used for visibility clean, for visibility clean, well-adjusted, well-adjusted, and in good and in good working order : working order : windscreen and windscreen and windows, windows, windscreen windscreen
wipers and wa wipers and washers shers,, road and work lights road and work lights,, rear- rear-view mirror view mirrors. s.
You must consult your local electrical agency. You could be electrocuted or seriously injured if you operate or park the You must consult your local electrical agency. You could be electrocuted or seriously injured if you operate or park the
lift truck too close to power lines.
lift truck too close to power lines.
DANGER DANGER
During high winds do not attempt moving loads that may catch the wind or cause the fork lift to be unstable. During high winds do not attempt moving loads that may catch the wind or cause the fork lift to be unstable.
DANGER DANGER
If the load or the attachment must remain above a structure for a period of time, there is the risk that it will settle If the load or the attachment must remain above a structure for a period of time, there is the risk that it will settle
upon the structure as the hydraulic oil in the cylinders cools.
upon the structure as the hydraulic oil in the cylinders cools.
To eliminate this risk :
To eliminate this risk :
- Regularly check the distance between the load or the attachment and the structure and readjust as necessary.
- Regularly check the distance between the load or the attachment and the structure and readjust as necessary.
- If possible use the lift truck at an oil temperature as close as possible to ambient temperature.
- If possible use the lift truck at an oil temperature as close as possible to ambient temperature.
WARNING WARNING
E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK
SAFETY NOTICE SAFETY NOTICE
The lift truck must only be started up or manoeuvred when the operator is sitting in the driver’s cab, with his seat belt adjusted and fas- The lift truck must only be started up or manoeuvred when the operator is sitting in the driver’s cab, with his seat belt adjusted and fas-
tened. tened.
- Never try to start the lift truck by pushing or towing it. Such operation may cause severe damage to the transmission. If neces- - Never try to start the lift truck by pushing or towing it. Such operation may cause severe damage to the transmission. If neces-
sary sary,, to tow the lift truck in an emerge to tow the lift truck in an emergency ncy,, the trans the transmissio mission must be placed in the neu n must be placed in the neutral posit tral position (see ion (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE : 3 - MAINTENANCE : G : G
- OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE). - OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE).
- If using an emergency battery for start-up, - If using an emergency battery for start-up, use a battery with the same characteristics and use a battery with the same characteristics and respect battery polarity when connec- respect battery polarity when connec-
ting it. Connect at first the positive terminals before the negative terminals. ting it. Connect at first the positive terminals before the negative terminals.
Failure to respect polarity between batteries can cause serious damage to the electrical circuit. The electrolyte in the battery may produce Failure to respect polarity between batteries can cause serious damage to the electrical circuit. The electrolyte in the battery may produce
an explosive gas. Avoid flames and generation of sparks close to the batteries. Never disconnect a battery while it is charging. an explosive gas. Avoid flames and generation of sparks close to the batteries. Never disconnect a battery while it is charging.
INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
- Check the closing and locking of the hood(s).
- Check the closing and locking of the hood(s).
- Make sure that the forward/reverse lever is in neutral.
- Make sure that the forward/reverse lever is in neutral.
- Turn the ignition key to the position I to activate the electrical system.
- Turn the ignition key to the position I to activate the electrical system.
- Mak - Make sure the signal lights on the instrument control panel and fuel level indicators are working properly (see e sure the signal lights on the instrument control panel and fuel level indicators are working properly (see : 2 - DESCRIP- : 2 - DESCRIP-
TION TION : INSTRUM : INSTRUMENTS AND CONTRO ENTS AND CONTROLS). LS).
- T - Turn the ignition key to position II to preheat for urn the ignition key to position II to preheat for 5 seconds and turn the ignition key fully 5 seconds and turn the ignition key fully : the I.C. engine should then start. : the I.C. engine should then start.
Release the ignition key and let the I.C. engine run at idle. Release the ignition key and let the I.C. engine run at idle.
- Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds and carry out the preheating for 5 seconds between unsuccessful - Do not engage the starter motor for more than 15 seconds and carry out the preheating for 5 seconds between unsuccessful
attempts. attempts.
- Make sure all the signal lights on the control instrument panel are off. - Make sure all the signal lights on the control instrument panel are off.
- Check all control instruments when the I C engine is warm and at regular intervals during use
- Check all control instruments when the I C engine is warm and at regular intervals during use so as to quickly detect any pro- so as to quickly detect any pro-
The lift truck must be started or The lift truck must be started or maneuvered only when the operator is sitting in the maneuvered only when the operator is sitting in the driver’s cab, his seat driver’s cab, his seat
belt fastened and properly adjusted. belt fastened and properly adjusted.
WARNING WARNING
Failure to respect polarity between batteries can cause serious damage to the electrical circuit. The electrolyte in the Failure to respect polarity between batteries can cause serious damage to the electrical circuit. The electrolyte in the
battery may produce an explosive gas. Avoid flames and
battery may produce an explosive gas. Avoid flames and generation of sparks close to the batteries. Never disconnect generation of sparks close to the batteries. Never disconnect
a battery while it is charging. a battery while it is charging.
WARNING WARNING
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