Manitou MSI 40, Operator'S Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
- Ensure that the flashing light is in position and that it is working.
- Check the good working order and cleanness of lights, indicators and windscreen wiper.
- Check the adjustment of the rear view mirrors.
- Ensure that the fuel level is sufficient.
- Put the attachment at 300 mm from the ground.
G - OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A TRAILER ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY
- For using a trailer, consult the regulations in force in your country (Maximum travel speed, braking, maximum weight of
trailer, etc.).
- Do not forget to connect the lift truck’s electrical equipment to that of the trailer.
- Do not use a non-braked trailer if the unit weight of a load exceeds that imposed by the highway code.
- Do not use a non-braked trailer without braking equipment for the trailer on the lift truck.
- Do not forget to connect the lift truck’s braking equipment to that of the trailer.
- The maximum vertical pull on the trailer hook must not exceed 1500 daN.
- The authorised total towed weight (A.T.T.W.) must not exceed the maximum weight authorised by the manufacturer
(Consult the manufacturer’s plate on your lift truck).
H - OPERATING THE LIFT TRUCK WITH A FRONT-END ATTACHMENT ON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY
- For driving with an attachment, check the regulations currently applicable in your country.
- The attachment must not exceed the overall width of the lift truck.
- The length of the entire unit must not exceed the overall length by 6 metres.
- Do not mask the lighting range of the front headlamps.
- Set the attachments shields in place (See chapter : ATTACHMENT SHIELDS in paragraph : 4 - ADAPTABLE
ATTACHMENTS IN OPTION ON THE RANGE) or disassemble the attachment.
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.