Xtreme XR1270, Operation & Safety Manual

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Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
Safety XR1270
Mounting/Dismounting
 Warning
Failure to use proper safety procedures when
mounting and dismounting the forklift could result in
death or serious injury.
• Keep steps clear of dirt, mud, snow, ice, debris, and
other hazards.
Face the forklift for mounting or
dismounting. Use hand holds and steps to
maintain three (3) points of contact at all
times, either both hands and one foot or
both feet and one hand.
• DO NOT use the controls, steering wheel, or foot
pedals as hand holds or steps. Avoid accidentally
engaging or disengaging a control.
DO NOT jump from the forklift.
Clothing can get caught on pedals, levers,
or other protruding parts. Landing on
uneven surfaces could result in death or
serious personal injury.
Work Site Safety
 Warning
Use proper safety procedures and avoid
hazardous situations while operating the
forklift to prevent death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Check the work site for any hazards before operating
the forklift.
• Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
• Contact your local underground utility service or
digging hotline to mark all underground hazards.
• Learn the location of all underground hazards at the
work site, such as; gas and water pipes, electrical
cables, and sewers. Underground objects could
cause death or serious injury.
 Warning
• Operate the forklift only on firm, stable surfaces.
Holes, obstructions, debris, loose fill, and other work
site hazards could result in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT allow bystanders in the work area.
• Avoid personnel, machinery, and vehicles in the
work area.
• Know the rules for movement of people and vehicles
on the work site.
• Follow work site signs and signals.
• Check boom clearance before driving under a door
opening, bridge, etc.
• Slow down when approaching obstructions. Use a
spotter, if necessary.
• Stop for poor visibility conditions, such as dust,
smoke, fog, etc. Wait until visibility improves before
continuing.
Operate the forklift in an enclosed area
only if there is a ventilation system capable
of routing hazardous fumes outside.
Engine exhaust contains products of
combustion that could cause death or serious injury.
DO NOT operate the forklift if you are using
drugs, alcohol, or any medication that
might impair your judgment or ability.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to operate
the forklift.
• DO NOT operate the forklift on roads. The reach
forklift is not equipped for road travel.
 Warning
California Proposition 65
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.