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ting on and off the machine. Keep steps and plat-
form clean. Face the machine when climbing up
and down.
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Only the operations and actions described in this
operator's manual may be performed. The manu-
facturer cannot predict all possible risky situations.
Consequently, the safety instructions in this opera-
tor's manual and on the telescopic handler itself are
not 100% exhaustive, and operators must always
consider the possible risks to themselves, to others
and to the telescopic handler itself.
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A telescopic handler operating in an area without
fire extinguishing equipment must be equipped
with an individual extinguisher.
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Only qualified, trained and authorized personnel
may use the telescopic handler. This authorization
is given by the appropriate person in the company
in charge of using the telescopic handler.
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The operator is not allowed to authorize the use of
the telescopic handler by another person.
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The operator must always be in the normal posi-
tion in the cab. It is prohibited to have arms, legs
or any part of the body protruding from the cab of
the telescopic handler.
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The seat belt must be worn and adjusted to the
operator's size.
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The controls must never be used for anything
except their intended purposes (e.g., climbing onto
or down from the telescopic handler).
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NEVER allow any riders on this machine or use as
a lift for personnel. This is strictly a single-seat,
NO passenger machine!
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The operator must ensure the tires are suitable for
the nature of the ground (see contact surface area
of the tires in chapter: 1 - SPECIFICATIONS:
CHARACTERISTICS).
Servicing Safety Reminders
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NEVER use your hands to search for hydraulic
fluid leaks. Instead use a piece of paper or card-
board. Escaping fluid under pressure can be invis-
ible and can penetrate the skin, causing serious
injury. If any fluid is injected into your skin, see a
doctor at once. Injected fluid MUST be surgically
removed by a doctor familiar with this type of
injury or gangrene may result.
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ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields
when striking metal against metal. In addition, it is
recommended that a softer (chip-resistant) materi-
al be used to cushion the blow. Failure to heed
could lead to serious injury to the eyes or other
parts of the body.
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Avoid lubrication or mechanical adjustments with
the machine in motion or the engine running. If the
engine must be running to make certain adjust-
ments, position the equipment in a safe position,
place the transmission in neutral, apply the parking
brake, securely block the tires and use extreme
caution.
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The operator is prohibited from performing any
repairs or adjustments unless he/has been trained
for this purpose.
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To ensure continued safe operation, replace dam-
aged or worn-out parts with genuine GEHL service
parts before using this equipment.
WARNING
Failure to follow the safety and operating
instructions, and the instructions for repairing
and servicing the telescopic handler may lead
to serious, or even fatal accidents.
WARNING
The telescopic handler must be inspected
periodically to ensure that it remains in good
operating condition. The frequency of inspec-
tions is determined by usage and regulations
of the country and state/province in which the
telescopic handler is used.
WARNING
Do not use the telescopic handler if the tires
are incorrectly inflated, damaged or exces-
sively worn, because this could put the opera-
tor’s safety or that of others at risk, or cause
damage to the telescopic handler. The fitting
of foam-filled tires is prohibited and is not
warranted by the manufacturer without prior
authorization.
