Operation Manual
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Operation
Always check the condition of the seat belt
and mounting hardware before operating the
Telehandler. If the seat belt or mounting hard-
ware is defective, it may not properly restrain
the operator, resulting in death or serious in-
jury.
Warning
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Personal protective
equipment can include, but is not limited to hardhat, gloves,
footwear, safety glasses or goggles, and hearing protection.
Make sure clothing is snug and properly belted. DO NOT
wear loose clothing, jewelry, watches, or anything that can
catch on Telehandler controls, moving parts, etc. Failure to
wear the proper protective clothing could result in death or
serious injury.
Perform a pre-operation inspection and
functional tests at the beginning of each work
shift. Perform the pre-operation inspection
first. DO NOT perform the pre-operation
inspection with the engine running or hot.
Contact with moving or heated parts could cause death or
serious injury.
Perform a pre-operation inspection and func-
tional tests in an open area.
Become familiar with all safety and hazard la-
bels, regulations, and procedures. Make sure
all proper labels are attached to the Telehan-
dler and remain legible.
Remove Telehandler from service and place
“Do Not Operate” tags on the Starter switch
and steering wheel if anything is found to be
in need of repair or maintenance, defective,
or unsafe in any way.
Contact with hot surfaces and the exhaust
pipe after the Telehandler has been operated
could result in serious personal injury.
Caution
Warning
•
DO NOT operate the Telehandler until the seat belt or
mounting hardware is replaced, if worn or damaged.
•
The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the Tele-
handler. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
death or serious injury.
Pre-Operation Inspection
To perform the pre-operation inspection make sure the
Telehandler is NOT running, the engine is cool, the Telehandler
is parked on level ground, the boom is completely retracted,
and the frame is level.
NOTE: Copy and use the Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist
in this section.
Check hydraulic oil lines, tubes,
and hoses carefully. DO NOT
use your bare hand to check for
leaks. Always use a board or
cardboard when checking for
a hydraulic leak. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure,
even a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, which
could cause death or serious injury. If hydraulic oil is inject-
ed into your skin, a doctor familiar with this type of injury
must treat it immediately.
Serious injury could result from
hydraulic oil pressure or hot
oil. DO NOT remove a hydrau-
lic tank filler cap unless it is
cool enough to touch with bare
hands. Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve
pressure. Relieve all pressure in a hydraulic system before
any caps, lines, fittings, or related items are disconnected
or removed.
Operation
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is hot. The cooling system is under
pressure. Hot coolant could cause severe
burns or eye injury. Wear protective clothing
and safety glasses.
