Noblelift ECL 10, Instruction Handbook Manual

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9. SPECIALIZED STIPULATIONS FOR THE US- AMERICAN
MARKET
The content in this chapter is specialized for the US-American market.
a.
Foreword/ Compliance
Operating this truck requires knowledge which can be acquired from this instruction
handbook. This handbook must be kept available throughout the entire period of use
of the industrial truck.
IT IS LAW; YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TO OPERATE THIS
TRUCK! READ AND OBEY ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL AND ON THE TRUCK!
Only properly trained operators are allowed to operate a powered industrial truck.
Your employer must train you and certify, that you are qualified to operate this truck
(required by OSHA § 1910.178). The training must satisfy OSHA requirements and
as minimum the topics mentioned in this handbook. Depending on the context in this
operating manual, the user can refer to several people, including the owner of the
truck, anyone who leases or borrows this truck, and the operator as defined in ASME
B56.1. Please pay attention to the section in ASME B56.1 concerning the operator. In
this standard, it is defined that the safe operation is the responsibility of the operator
(ASME B56.1-2003, Part II, section 5.1.1). You and others can be seriously injured or
even killed if you don’t use this truck correctly. Before operating your truck, inspect
your truck and ensure that it is in correct working order. This truck was designed and
built to current industry and government standards. For more information see
following:
- ASME B56.1 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
- OSHA §1910.178 (Occupational Safety and Health Act)
- UL 583 (Underwriters Laboratory)
- ANSI Z535.4 (American National Standards Institute)
This sign indicates hazard situations, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death. The instructions or precautions to this message must be
observed to avoid the potential risk of injury or death.
If not followed, warning indicates hazard situations which may lead
to moderate injury. The instructions or precautions to this message must be
observed to avoid the potential risk of injury or death.
If not followed, caution indicated situations which may lead to minor
injury. Instructions or precautions must be observed to avoid minor injury.