Xtreme XR1255, Operation Manual

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XR1255 Safety
 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 forklift
controls, moving parts, etc. Failure to wear the proper
protective clothing could result in death or serious
injury.
Before Starting Forklift
 Warning
Keep the Operation and Safety Manual on
the forklift at all times. Contact Xtreme
Manufacturing for replacement manuals.
Clearly define responsibilities and
procedures for operating the forklift and
all attachments. DO NOT proceed until
you seek expert assistance from a qualified
person if any doubt or question arises about the
correct or safe methods for operating the forklift.
To avoid death or serious
injury, carefully read and
understand all instructions
before operating the
forklift. DO NOT operate, modify, repair, or maintain
the forklift unless you read and understand 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. Contact with moving or heated parts could cause
death or serious injury.
Perform the pre-operation inspection
and functional tests in an open area.
Inspections and functional tests may
require assistance. Keep the assistant
visible and a safe distance from the forklift to prevent
death or serious injury.
Become familiar with all safety and
hazard labels, regulations, and
procedures. Make sure all proper safety
and hazard labels are attached to the
forklift 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 forklift frame while
operating the forklift. Doing so can result in death or
serious injury.
Always check the condition of the seat
belt and mounting hardware before
operating the forklift. If the seat belt or
mounting hardware is defective, it may
not properly restrain the operator, resulting in death
or serious injury.
• DO NOT operate the forklift until the seat belt or
mounting hardware is replaced, if worn or damaged.
• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the
forklift. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
death or serious injury.