Yale GDP040-070VX, 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 in the proper operation of THIS lift truck.
• Understand any potential hazards that may exist in the
work place where the lift truck is intended to be used.
• 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, instructions,
and operating procedures in this manual.
In addition, a qualified person, experienced in lift truck oper-
ation, must guide a new operator through several driving 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 (USA)
• Canada Material Handling Regulations
NOTE: A comprehensive operator training program is avail-
able from Yale Corporation . For further details, contact your
dealer for Yale lift trucks.
This Operating Manual is the original instruction and con-
tains information necessary for the operation and mainte-
nance of a basic lift truck. Optional equipment is sometimes
installed that can change some operating characteristics
described in this manual. Make sure the necessary instruc-
tions are available and understood before operating the lift
truck.
Foreword
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