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11. SPECIALIZED STIPULATIONS FOR THE USA MARKET
The content in this chapter is specialized for the US-American market.
a. Foreword/ Compliance
Operating this truck requires knowledge which can be acquired from this instruction handbook. This
handbook must be kept available throughout the entire period of use of the industrial truck.
IT IS LAW; YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TO OPERATE THIS TRUCK!
READ AND OBEY ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON
THE TRUCK!
Only properly trained operators are allowed to operate a powered industrial truck. Your employer must
train you and certify, that you are qualified to operate this truck (required by OSHA § 1910.178). The
training must satisfy OSHA requirements and as minimum the topics mentioned in this handbook.
Depending on the context in this operating manual, the user can refer to several people, including the
owner of the truck, anyone who leases or borrows this truck, and the operator as defined in ASME B56.1.
Please pay attention to the section in ASME B56.1 concerning the operator. In this standard, it is defined
that the safe operation is the responsibility of the operator (ASME B56.1-2003, Part II, section 5.1.1). You
and others can be seriously inj
ured or even killed if you don’t use this truck correctly. Before operating
your truck, inspect your truck and ensure that it is in correct working order. This truck was designed and
built to current industry and government standards. For more information see following:
- ASME B56.1 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
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OSHA §1910.178 (Occupational Safety and Health Act)
- UL 583 (Underwriters Laboratory)
- ANSI Z535.4 (American National Standards Institute)
This sign indicates hazard situations, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death. The instructions or precautions to this message must be observed to avoid the potential risk of
injury or death.
If not followed, warning indicates hazard situations which may lead to moderate
injury. The instructions or precautions to this message must be observed to avoid the potential risk of
injury or death.
If not followed, caution indicated situations which may lead to minor injury.
Instructions or precautions must be observed to avoid minor injury.
