Manitou MLT 961-145 V PLUS L JD ST4 S1, Operator'S Manual

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E - LIFTING PEOPLE
-The use of working equipment and load lifting attachments to lift people is:
• either forbidden
• or authorised exceptionally and under certain conditions (
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Current
regulations in the country in which the telehadler is used) �
-The pictogram posted at the operator station reminds you that:
Left-hand column
• It is forbidden to lift people, with any kind of attachment, using a non
PLATFORM-fitted telehadler �
Right-hand column
• With a PLATFORM-fitted telehadler, people can only be lifted using platforms
designed by MANITOU for the purpose �
-MANITOU sells equipment specifically designed for lifting people (OPTION
PLATFORM telehadler, contact your dealer) �
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN
A - BEFORE STARTING THE TELEHANDLER
-Carry out daily maintenance (
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3 - MAINTENANCE: 10 HOUR - DAILY MAINTENANCE OR EVERY 10 HOURS OF SERVICE) �
-Make sure that the driver's cab is clean, particularly the floor and floor mat � Check that no movable object may hinder
the operation of the telehadler �
-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 telehadler �
-Wear clothes suited for driving the telehadler, avoid loose clothes �
-Make sure you have the appropriate protective equipment for the task to be performed �
-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 telehadler 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 telehadler � Do not listen to the radio or music using headphones or earphones �
-Never operate the telehadler 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 �
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IMPORTANT
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Under no circumstances must the seat be adjusted while the telehadler 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 telehadler �
-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 telehadler, 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 telehadler or in the driver's cab �
C - ENVIRONMENT
-Comply with site safety regulations �
-If you have to use the telehadler in a dark area or at night, make sure it is equipped with working lights �
-During handling operations, make sure that no one is in the way of the telehadler and its load �
-Do not allow anybody to come near the working area of the telehadler or pass beneath an elevated load �
-When using the telehadler on a transverse slope, before lifting the jib, follow the instructions given in the paragraph:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A LOAD: D - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE TELEHANDLER �