Yale A245, Operating Manual

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Foreword
To OWNERS, USERS, and OPERATORS:
The safe and efficient operation of a lift truck requires
skill and alertness on the part of the operator. To develop
the skill required, the operator must:
• Receive training, pursuant to OSHA 1910.178(1) dated
12/98, in the proper operation of THIS lift truck.
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of the lift
truck.
• Become familiar with the construction of the lift truck and
see that it is maintained in good condition.
• Read and properly understand the warnings, instruc-
tions, and operating procedures in this manual.
In addition, a qualified person, experienced in lift truck
operation, must guide a new operator through several driv-
ing and load handling operations before the new operator
attempts to operate the lift truck alone.
It is the responsibility of the employer to make sure that the
operator can see, hear, and has the physical and mental
ability to operate the equipment safely.
Various laws and regulations require the employer to train
lift truck operators. These laws and regulations include:
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (USA)
• Canada Material Handling Regulations
NOTE: A comprehensive operator training program is avail-
able from Yale Company . For further details, contact your
dealer for Yale Company lift trucks.
This Operating Manual . Read and understand this manual
before operating the lift truck. This is a permanent refer-
ence and must be available for use at all times.
Some of the components and systems described in this
Operating Manual will NOT be installed on your unit. If you
have a question about any item described, contact your
dealer for
Yale Company lift trucks.
This Operating Manual is the original instruction and con-
tains information necessary for the operation and mainte-
nance of a basic fork lift truck. Optional equipment is
Foreword
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