Skyjack SJ643 TH, Operating Manual

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216201ADA SJ643 TH & SJ843 TH
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Section 2 – Operator Safety Safety Precautions
KNOW
the weight of the load you
are transporting. Never lift more
than the lifting capacity at any
given extension or elevation of the
boom as listed on the capacity
charts.
CHECK
for cracks and signs of
stress.
BE AWARE
of the telehandler’s
travel envelope, especially
when turning. Keep sufficient
clearance at all times between the
telehandler and any obstacles or
people.
WALK AROUND the telehandler
before operation and check for
any visible signs of damage or
malfunction.
ALWAYS
maintain three points
of contact when entering vehicle.
Use provided hand-holds and
steps only.
CHECK
for clearance before
traveling between obstacles.
ALWAYS
wear your seat belt
when operating this vehicle.
DRIVE DOWNHILL
UNLOADED
. Without a load, the
back end is the heaviest part of
the telehandler. Driving downhill
decreases potential for tip-over.
DRIVE UPHILL LOADED
.
When holding a load, driving
uphill decreases potential for load
to slip out.
LEVEL FRAME ON SLOPES
before elevating the boom.
WHEN TRANSPORTING
LOADS
fully retract the boom,
keep the load low to the ground
and forks tilted back slightly.
This is the most stable position
possible for the vehicle.
KEEP
forks close to the ground
when in motion to increase
telehandler stability and decrease
potential for injury to others.
When fully stopped, lower forks
completely to the ground.
TILT
forks backward slightly
when traveling to decrease
potential of load slipping off.
SECURE
loose loads with chains
or straps to decrease potential of
spills or injury to others.