Still EXG-10, Original Instructions Manual

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Introduction
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Residual risks
Residual risks
Residual dangers, residual risks
Despite all operational precautions and
compliance with standards and rules, the
possibility of additional risks when using the
truck cannot be entirely excluded.
The truck and all its components comply with
the regulations relating to current applicable
safety rules.
Persons in the vicinity of the truck must be
particularly cautious and react immediately
in the event of any malfunction, incident,
breakdown etc.
WARNING
Personnel in contact with the truck must be infor-
med of the risks related to using the truck.
These operating instructions draw your attention to
the safety rules.
The risks are:
• Escape of consumables due to leaks,
ruptured lines and tanks etc.
• Risk of accident when driving over difficult
ground such as slopes, soft or irregular
surfaces or in poor visibility etc.
• Falling, tripping etc. when moving on the
industrial truck, especially in the wet, with
leaking consumables or icy surfaces.
• Loss of stability due to the load being
unstable or the load slipping etc.
• Risk of fire and explosion due to batteries
and electrical voltages.
• Human error - Disregarding safety regula-
tions.
It is important to adjust the speed of the truck
depending on the load and ground conditions.
The stability of the truck has been tested to the
latest standards. These standards only take
account of the static and dynamic tilting forces
that can arise during operation that complies
with the specifications and operating rules.
Risks caused by misuse or incorrect operation
that jeopardise the stability cannot be ruled
out in extreme situations.
Special risks associated with using the truck and attachments
The manufacturer’s approval is required as
soon as:
• The truck is used differently from its normal
use
• The driver is not sure if he can use the truck
correctly and without risk of accident
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