Still FM-X EW Series, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety
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Basic principles for safe operation
Exercise caution when handling gas
springs and accumulators
WARNING
Gas springs are under high pressure. Improper
removal results in an elevated risk of injury.
For ease of operation, various functions on the
truck can be supported by gas springs. Gas springs
are complex components that are subject to high
internal pressures (up to 300 bar). They may under
no circumstances be opened unless instructed to
do so, and may be installed only when not under
pressure. If required, the authorised service centre
will depressurise the gas spring in accordance with
the regulations before removal. Gas springs must
be depressurised before recycling.
– Avoid damage, lateral forces, buckling, tempe-
ratures over 80°C and heavy contamination.
– Damaged or defective gas springs must be
changed immediately.
– Contact the authorised service centre.
WARNING
Accumulators are under high pressure. Improper
installation of an accumulator results in an elevated
risk of injury.
Before starting work on the accumulator it must be
depressurised.
– Contact the authorised service centre.
Length of the fork arms
DANGER
Risk of accident due to the incorrect selection of
fork arms!
– The fork arms must match the depth of the load.
If the fork arms are too short, the load may
fall off the arms after it has been picked up.
In addition, be aware that the load centre of
gravity may shift as a result of dynamic forces,
such as braking. A load that is otherwise
resting safely on the fork arms may move
forwards and fall.
If the fork arms are too long, they can catch
on loading units behind the load that is to be
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