Princeton Truck Mounted Forklift, Operator'S Manual

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A1. SAFETY CHECKLIST
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Maintenance Safety (continued)
WARNING:
Hydraulic Hoses. Damaged hydraulic hoses can cause
accidents. Inspect the hoses regularly for:
·
Damaged end fittings
·
Chafed outer covers
·
Ballooned outer covers
·
Kinked or crushed hoses
·
Embedded or armoring in outer covers
·
Displaced end fittings.
WARNING:
Metal Splinters. When driving pins in or out there
could be some flying metal splinters. Use a soft faced
hammer or drift to remove and fit metal pins. Always
wear safety glasses.
WARNING:
O-Rings, Seals and Gaskets. Badly fitted, damaged
or rotted O-rings, seals and gaskets can cause leakages
and possible accidents. Renew whenever disturbed,
unless otherwise instructed. Do not use Trichloroethane
or paint thinners near O-rings and seals.
WARNING:
Electrical Circuits. Understand the electrical circuit
before connecting or disconnecting an electrical
component. A wrong connection can cause injury
and/or damage.
Do not disconnect the battery when the machine is
running otherwise the electrical circuits may be
damaged.
WARNING:
Communications. Bad communications can cause
accidents. If two or more people are working on a
machine, make sure each knows what the others are
doing. Before starting the engine make sure others are
clear of the danger areas; examples of the danger
areas are: the rotating blades and belt on the engine,
the attachments and linkages, and anywhere beneath
or behind the machine.