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3.2. General safety instructions
• The operator should read all warning signs and instructions in the manual and on
the scissor pallet truck before using it.
• Do not operate a scissor pallet truck unless you have been trained or authorised to
do so.
• The scissor pallet truck can’t be used if it’s damaged or when faults appear.
• Do not use the scissor pallet truck on a slope. It is designed to be used on even and
level floors.
• It is forbidden to carry or lift passengers.
• Do not exceed the maximum capacity.
• The weight of the goods should be distributed over the two forks, do not use only
one fork. The centre of gravity of the goods should be in the centre of the two forks.
• Be aware of hazardous situations like ledges or potholes, bumps and floor
obstructions, debris, overhead obstructions and high-voltage conductors,
inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the machine.
• The operator should wear safety shoes and gloves when using or maintaining the
• scissor pallet truck.
• When goods are being transported or lifted, bystanders should keep a minimum
distance of 1 metre.
• When transporting goods, raise the forks as little as possible. Transport with
raised forks should be carried out slowly and for as short a distance as possible.
• Do not operate the product unless you are of age.
• The person responsible for the use of the product must make sure that all of the
safety rules in force in the country of its use are applied, to guarantee that the
equipment is used in conformity with the use for which it is destined and to avoid
any dangerous situation for the user.
• Don’t balance the scissor pallet truck on the left or right side.
• Only release the handle once the pallet truck has come to a complete stop.
• Do not load unstable or loosely stacked loads.
TVH cannot envisage each possible circumstance that may result in danger.
Therefore the warnings given in this publication and which appear on the equipment
are not exhaustive.
In the event that equipment, procedures, work methods or working techniques are
used that are not specifically advised by the TVH company, it is necessary to make
sure that there is no danger to the operator or other people.
The pallet truck is equipped with a pressure valve and an overflow valve:
• The pressure valve on the machine is factory-set for the maximum load capacity of
1500 kg or according to the capacity mentioned on the pallet truck.
• The pressure relief valve is set to avoid the risk of overloading. When the machine
is overloaded, the overflow valve opens to prevent lifting, because that could result
in a dangerous situation.