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Cleaning the Forklift
Cleaning depends on the type of use and the
workplace. Should the truck come into contact
with highly aggressive elements such as salt
water, fertilizers, chemical products, cement,
etc., it should be cleaned as carefully as pos-
sible after every work cycle. It is preferable to
use cold compressed air and detergents. Use
water-dampened rags to clean the parts of the
body.
CAUTION
Do not clean the truck with direct jets of water; DO
NOT use solvents and petrols that could damage
parts of the truck.
Cleaning operations
CAUTION
High-pressure cleaners, excessive water pressure or
water and steam that are too hot can damage com-
ponents. If water penetrates the electrical sys-
tem ,there is a risk of a short circuit occurring !
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Do not use high pressure cleaners for cleaning.
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Strictly adhere to the following steps.
Do not use combustible liquids to clean the
truck.
You must take all safety precautions before
you start cleaning and you must prevent
sparks from being produced during work pro-
cesses (such as from short circuits). If the
truck is powered by a battery, you must dis-
connect it from the battery cable connections.
When cleaning electronics and electrical com-
ponents, you must use low-strength suction
gas or compressed air. You should also use a
non-conductive, anti-static brush to clean dust
off component surfaces.
If you clean the truck, you must first carefully
seal all electronics and electrical components,
otherwise these components may get wet and
malfunction.
Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
Once you have finished cleaning, you must
check the alarm, emergency off switch, and
Operation
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Cleaning the Forklift
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