Total Source TRSM0004, Operating Manual

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6. OPERATION
6.1. Safety instructions for operating the product
• A damaged or malfunctioning machine must never be used. If damage or
malfunctions are discovered during pre-operation inspection or function tests, the
machine must be tagged and removed from service.
• The operator may not wear any loose objects, such as necklaces, rings, scarves …
as they may become entangled in the machine and thus cause harm to the
operator.
• Do not operate a pallet truck unless you have been trained or authorised to do so.
• Do not exceed the maximum load capacity.
• The operator should wear safety shoes and gloves when using the pallet truck.
• Never leave a loaded scissor pallet truck unattended.
• When goods are being transported or lifted, bystanders should keep a minimum
distance of 1 metre.
• Make sure that the flooring can support the combined weight of the pallet truck
and its load.
• Be aware of hazardous situations like ledges or potholes, bumps and floor
obstructions, debris and overhead obstructions.
• Make sure that no elements can hinder the lowering of the forks.
• 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.
• When loading and unloading the pallet truck, always do this with the forks in the
lowest position.
• In normal conditions the pallet truck moves without a lot of effort or noises.
• If the wheels are dragging, they are probably blocked by dirt in or around the axles.
• If the forks descend automatically, check the troubleshooting in chapter 8.
• Don’t balance the pallet truck on the left or right side. Otherwise there is a risk that
the forks will bend.
6.2. Operating instructions
Please see chapter 7 for the daily maintenance schedule.
1. Positions of the operating lever:
On the drawbar of the scissor pallet truck , you can find the control lever which can be
regulated in three positions:
1
2
3
1. UP = to lower the forks
2. NEUTRAL = to move the load
3. LOWER = to pump up the forks