Operation Manual
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Safety
If the telehandler is to be towed, make sure
the released brake(s) can be reapplied or the
tow vehicle has the braking capacity to stop
the telehandler.
DO NOT use ether as a starting
aid. Ether is flammable and can
cause an explosion when start-
ing the engine, which could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
Follow the cold starting procedures and engine manufac-
turer’s specifications for using a starting aid.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and potentially ex-
plosive gases. To avoid death or serious injury when check-
ing, testing, or charging batteries:
•
DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
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Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from batteries.
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Provide ventilation for flammable vapors.
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Wear proper personal protective equipment, including
safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric acid,
which is poisonous and could cause severe chemical burns.
Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use
protective gear when handling batteries. DO NOT tip a bat-
tery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid suggestions:
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External contact - Flush with water.
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Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids) for
at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immedi-
ately. Flushing must begin immediately to avoid per-
manent eye tissue damage.
•
Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water or milk
to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting.
Get medical attention immediately.
Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
Warning
handling these items.
California Proposition 65
Warning
Wear eye protection when connecting jump
start cables. Improper jump start procedures
could cause the battery to explode, which
could result in death or serious injury.
•
Never jump start a frozen battery, as it
can explode. Let the battery thaw out before charging.
•
NEVER jump start the telehandler when travel select le-
ver is in gear, which can cause the telehandler to lurch
forward or backward, and could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
•
To avoid injury or death when jump starting with an-
other telehandler, make sure the two (2) telehandlers
are not touching.
•
DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other.
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Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalled telehan-
dler battery positive (+).
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Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalled tele-
handler ground. Make the connection to the stalled
telehandler ground last.
•
Connect jump start cable to stalled telehandler ground
a safe distance from the battery to prevent sparks near
the battery.
•
Jump start only with a power source with the same volt-
age as the stalled telehandler.
•
Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled telehan-
dler to prevent them from operating when the power
source is connected.
•
Electrolyte contains acid and could cause serious per-
sonal injury if it contacts the skin or eyes.
Jump Starting
The parking brake can be manually released
to tow the telehandler. In this condition, it is
possible for the telehandler to move sudden-
ly when the brakes are released, which could
result in death, serious injury, or property
damage. To prevent sudden movement of the telehandler,
place wheel chocks in front of and behind wheels before the
brakes are released.
IMPORTANT - In case of internal contact, DO NOT give fluids
that induce vomiting.
