Xtreme XR1270, Operation & Safety Manual

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Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
Safety XR1270
 Warning
Operators must be properly trained
and qualified to operate this specific
forklift. Know the location, learn the
specific purpose, and demonstrate safe
and proper use of all controls, instruments, indicator
lights, and safety and instruction labels. Safety is
your responsibility. Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in death or serious injury.
To prevent death or serious injury, the
operator must be seated with seat belt
fastened, the travel select lever set to
NEUTRAL, the Parking Brake switch ON
(engaged), the service brake applied, and the area
free of people and obstructions BEFORE starting the
forklift.
Operation Safety
 Danger
Death or serious injury by electrocution
will result from contact with or inadequate
clearance with energized power lines or
apparatus.
• Never operate the forklift in an area where active
overhead power lines, overhead or underground
cables, or other power sources exist.
• Contact the appropriate power or utility company
to de-energize power lines or take other suitable
precautions.
Keep the forklift, attachments, and loads a
safe distance from electrical power lines.
• Remain at least 10 feet (3 meters), plus an additional
0.4 inches (10 millimeters) for each 1,000 volts over
50,000 volts, from active power lines and other
power sources.
• Work site operating directives and/or local or state
codes might require a greater distance.
• Know the maximum height and reach of this
reach forklift.
 Warning
Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal could
cause tip over resulting in death or injury.
Always use the frame sway control to level
the forklift BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame
sway control, do not attempt to raise or place load.
Reposition forklift or have the surface leveled.

Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or
property damage, the operator must be
seated with seat belt fastened, arms, legs,
and head completely inside the Rollover
Protection Structure/Falling Object Protection
Structure (ROPS/FOPS), the travel select lever in
NEUTRAL, the Parking Brake switch ON (engaged), and
the service brakes applied BEFORE starting the forklift.
• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the
forklift. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
death or serious injury.
DO NOT adjust the seat or seat belt while
the forklift is moving. Keep both hands
on the wheel while the forklift is moving
to prevent loss of forklift control which
could result in death or serious injury.
Never try to escape the forklift if it
becomes unstable. Learn and practice
these safety procedures to protect
yourself from a roll over or tip over
incident:
• Remain securely fastened in the seat belt.
• Keep your head, body, and limbs within the ROPS/
FOPS structure.
• Brace yourself and hold on firmly.
• Lean away from the point of impact.
• Stay on the forklift and ride out the roll over or
tip over.