Xtreme XR1270, Operation & Safety Manual

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XR1270 Operation
Operation
Pre-Operation Inspection
To perform the pre-operation inspection make sure the
forklift is NOT running, the engine is cool, the forklift is
parked on level ground, the boom is completely retracted,
and the frame is level
NOTE: Copy and use the Pre-Operation Inspection
Checklist in this section
 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 the
forklift, such as controls and moving parts. Wearing
loose clothing while operating the forklift could result
in death or serious injury.
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.
Become familiar with all safety and hazard
labels, regulations, and procedures. Make
sure all proper labels are attached to the
forklift and remain legible.
Remove forklift from service and place “Do
Not Operate” tags on the Starter switch
and steering wheel if anything is found
to be in need of repair or maintenance,
defective, or unsafe in any way.
 Caution
Contact with hot surfaces or the exhaust
pipe after the forklift has been operated
could result in minor or moderate personal
injury.

Warning
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, which could result 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.
Check hydraulic oil lines, tubes,
and hoses carefully. DO NOT
use your bare hand to check
for potential leaks. Always use
a board or cardboard when checking for a hydraulic
leak. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure, even
a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, which
could cause death or serious injury. If hydraulic fluid is
injected into your skin, a doctor familiar with this type
of injury must treat it immediately.
Personal injury could result
from hydraulic oil pressure
or hot oil. DO NOT remove a
hydraulic tank filler cap unless
it is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Remove
the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.
Relieve all pressure in a hydraulic system before any
caps, lines, fittings, or related items are disconnected
or removed.
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot. The cooling system is under pressure. Hot
coolant could cause severe burns or eye injury. Wear
protective clothing and safety glasses.