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

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
FOREWORD
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The risk of accident while using, servicing or repairing your telehadler can be reduced if you follow the safety instructions and preventive measures detailed in these
instructions.
Failure to comply with the safety instructions and instructions for the use, repair or servicing of your telehadler may result in serious or even fatal accidents.
-Only the operations and manoeuvres described in these operator's manual must be performed � The manufacturer
cannot predict all possible risky situations � Consequently, the safety instructions given in the operator's manual and on
the telehadler itself are not exhaustive �
-At any time, as an operator, you must envisage, within reason, the possible risk to yourself, to others or to the telehadler
itself when you use it �
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In order to reduce or avoid any danger with a MANITOU-approved attachment, follow the instructions of paragraph:
4 - ADAPTABLE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE RANGE: INTRODUCTION.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - INSTRUCTION MANUAL
-Read the operator's manual carefully �
-The operator's manual must always be in good condition and in the place provided for it on the telehadler �
-You must report any plates and stickers which are no longer legible or which are damaged �
B - AUTHORISATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(or see current legislation in other countries).
-Only qualified, authorized personnel can use the telehadler � This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate
person in the establishment with respect to the use of telehadlers and must be carried permanently by the operator �
-The operator is not competent to authorise the driving of the telehadler by another person �
C - MAINTENANCE
-The operator must immediately advise his superior if his telehadler 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 telehadler properly cleaned if this is among his responsibilities �
-The operator must carry out daily maintenance (
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3 - MAINTENANCE: 10 HOUR - DAILY MAINTENANCE OR EVERY 10
HOURS OF SERVICE) �
-The operator must ensure tyres are appropriate for the type of ground (
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area of the contact surface of the tyres in the
chapter: 2 - DESCRIPTION: TYRES) � There are optional solutions, consult your dealer �
• SAND tires �
• FARM tires �
• Snow chains �
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Do not use the telehadler if the tyres are incorrectly inflated, damaged or excessively worn, because this could put your own safety or that of others at risk, or cause
damage to the telehadler itself.
The fitting of foam inflated tyres is prohibited and is not guaranteed by the manufacturer, excepting prior authorisation.
-The operator is responsible for deciding and adjusting the frequency of cleaning needed to prevent the risk of fire ensuing
from the build-up of flammable material(s) � The operator should pay special attention to all the areas of the telehadler
where these risk materials are likely to accumulate �
D - MODIFICATION OF THE TELEHANDLER
-For your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various components used in your
telehadler (hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of counterweight,
unapproved attachments, alarm systems, etc � ) yourself � In this event, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible �
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