Simpro QUIKSTAK QS10MM, User Manual

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• Before use, ensure there are no persons (other than the operator)
on or near the stacker.
• Never allow persons to ride or travel on the stacker, other than in
an authorised, properly-designed man-cage.
• Never place any part of the body underneath the forks or load.
• Operating this stacker requires the operator's complete attention,
as well as unimpeded vision and hearing.
• Focus on the task at hand
• Do not wear dark sunglasses
• Do not wear earplugs or headphones
• This stacker has rear wheel drive and rear wheel steer. Due to this
difference from common vehicles, the rear of the stacker swings
comparatively quickly when turning. Drive slowly when turning to
prevent collision with other objects.
• Avoid making sharp turns in narrow aisles or tight spaces.
• When turning, reduce speed to minimise the risk destabilising the
load or causing a collision.
• Avoid abrupt manouvres when carrying goods. Sharp turns or
changes in speed may destabilise the load or the stacker itself.
• Never drive the stacker at speed with the forks above 500mm.
Keep the forks as low as possible when transporting goods.
• Lower the forks to the ground when the stacker is not in use.
• The operator must always have a view of the direction of travel. If
the view forward is obstructed by the load, drive the stacker
backwards, or request the guidance of another trained operator.
• Request the guidance of another trained operator when
manouvering through narrow access routes or aisles.
• Sound the horn, slow down and drive with caution at crossroads
or other situations where the operator's view is limited, or where
unexpected traffic may appear.
• Take care when operating in high winds as this can cause
unexpected instability.
• When traversing slopes and ramps, drive below 4km/h and be
prepared to brake at any time.
• Moving up slopes, the stacker should be driven fowards, with the
forks in front.
• Moving down slopes, the stacker should be driven backwards,
with the forks behind.
• Do not attempt to turn or park the stacker on sloping ground.
• Before operating the stacker on an elevated platform, structure or
deck, ensure it has sufficient load-bearing capacity.
• Always maintain a safe distance from the edge of the platform.
• Before loading the stacker into a lift or elevator, ensure it has
sufficient rated lifting capacity.
• The stacker should be driven into the elevator first, followed by
the operator. At the terminus, the operator should leave first.
Basic Operation