Manitou STACKY 10 FR D28, Operator'S Manual

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STACKY operating and safety instructions 2012.12
UNLADEN AND LADEN STACKER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A - PRIOR TO USING THE STACKER
Prior to using the stacker, the operator must check that there is no one within the danger zone (1 .5 times the maximum stacker
lift height) and keep unauthorised persons outside this zone . It is, in particular, forbidden to stay close to moving parts .
If, in spite of a warning, people refuse to leave the danger zone, the operator must not continue using the stacker .
The operator must ensure that the stacker is in perfect working order by checking the following points :
- Operation of the brake with the tiller arm in the vertical position and in the horizontal position pushed downward,
- The operation of the key switch preventing unauthorised use of the machine,
- The tiller arm correctly returns to the vertical position,
- The stacker butterfly control switches correctly return to the neutral position,
- The operation of the emergency stop button,
- The operation of the horn,
- The condition of the wheels and castors,
- The state of the fork arms or the tool, that must show no visible signs of damage (deformation, cracking or heavy wear)
and that they are correctly attached to the tool holder,
- The operation of the hydraulic system (lifting and lowering), and that the unladen fork or tool lowers smoothly and without
jamming,
- The cover is correctly in place,
- The state of charge of the battery and its connections,
- The built-in charger is no longer connected to the mains supply and that the lead is correctly stored,
- Visually check the condition and tension of the lifting chain,
- That the safety devices are correctly installed and operational .
The operator must stop using the stacker and inform his line manager if his stacker is not in good working order or does
not comply with the safety notice .
The operator must also check that the tool used is suitable for the loads to be handled .
B - DRIVER'S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Whatever his experience, the operator is advised to familiarise himself with the position
and operation of all the controls and instruments before operating the stacker .
Wear clothes suited for operating the stacker, avoid loosely-fitting garments .
Make sure you have the appropriate protective equipment for the task to be
performed .
Remain alert at all times when using the stacker . Do not listen to the radio or music
using headphones or earphones .
It is forbidden to sit on the stacker .
It is forbidden to carry passengers on the stacker (fig . B1) .
It is forbidden to push or tow a load with the stacker .
It is forbidden to brake suddenly and to make a turn at full speed .
C - ENVIRONMENT
This stacker is not designed to be used out of doors or to travel on the public highway .
The operator must comply with site safety regulations .
The stackers are only to travel along the aisles authorised by the company manager .
All aisles must be clearly marked . They must contain no tight bends or gradients, nor passages that are too narrow or too low .
The floor of the circulation aisles must be sufficiently strong, essentially flat and horizontal, clean, non-slip and smooth .
The width of the circulation aisles must be at least 400 mm wider than the overall width of the stacker or of the load, if the load
is wider than the stacker .
Advance warning of obstacles or danger areas must be given by suitable markings .
Loads placed on the storage structures must not protrude and encroach on the circulation aisles .
Only authorised persons may access the circulation aisles .
During handling operations, make sure that there is no one obstructing the stacker and its load .
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