Operation Manual
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Safety
Warning
Before Starting Telehandler
Warning
Keep the Operation and Safety Manual on
the telehandler at all times. Contact Snorkel
Manufacturing for replacement manuals.
Clearly define responsibilities and procedures
for operating the telehandler and all
attachments. DO NOT proceed until seeking
expert assistance from a qualified person
if any doubt or question arises about the
correct or safe methods for operating the telehandler.
To avoid death or serious injury,
carefully read and understand
all instructions before
operating the telehandler.
DO NOT operate, modify,
repair, or maintain the telehandler without reading and
understanding the instructions and warnings in this and
all other applicable manuals and technical publications.
Follow all State and Federal health and safety laws and/or
local regulations.
Consult Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS) for
chemical hazards and first aid
instructions. MSDS should be
available from the manufacturer
or supplier of the fluid.
Warning
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.
Allow the engine and associated components to cool before
performing an inspection. Contact with moving or heated
parts could cause death or serious injury.
Perform the pre-operation inspection and
functional tests in an open area and away
from any other obstacles or equipment. In-
spections and functional tests may require
assistance. Keep the assistant visible and a
safe distance from the telehandler to prevent death or se-
rious injury.
Become familiar with all safety and hazard la-
bels, regulations, and procedures. Make sure
all proper safety and hazard labels are at-
tached to the telehandler and remain legible.
A brief description of controls, indicators,
and instruments is provided as a convenience
for the operator. These descriptions DO NOT
provide complete operation instructions.
Read and understand the entire manual to
prevent death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Keep fingers and feet away from
moving parts or pinch points to
prevent pinching or crushing.
DO NOT allow anyone between
the tires and the telehandler
frame while operating the telehandler. Doing so can result
in death or serious injury.
Always check the condition of the seat belt
and mounting hardware before operating
the telehandler. If the seat belt or mounting
hardware is defective, it may not properly re-
strain the operator, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
•
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
telehandler. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
death or serious injury.
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.
