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Hand pallet truck
F8.1.16/006
Subject to change without notice
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Read the operating instructions carefully before using!
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Intended use
The pallet truck is intended for both manual lifting/lowering and the manual transporting of loads. Its use
requires a level and firm floor/ground surface.
The pallet truck, with forks for independent lifting of loads, is intended for on-site transporting of unit loads, e.g.
in warehouses associated with industry and delivery companies etc., for short range transporting of standard
and wire mesh pallets as well as other palletised loads.
It is not suitable for use in potentially explosive locations.
It is not suitable for use in hostile environments.
Alterations to the pallet truck and the addition of auxiliary units are only permitted with our express written
approval.
Ensure that you take note of the technical data and details on functional characteristics!
Regulations for prevention of accidents
The pallet truck must be used and operated as intended and in accordance with relevant regulations.
The current regulations of the country in which it is used must be complied with.
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In Germany these are currently:
German safety standard BVG D27 (available from Carl Heymanns Verlag, Cologne, Berlin)
EC Directive EN 1757-2
EC Directive 98/37/EG
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in the respective current version
It is absolutely essential that the operating instructions below and the BVG D27 regulations for
prevention of accidents are carefully read through before starting use.
Safety instructions
Operation, assembly and maintenance only by:
Instructed, qualified operators
(Definition of qualified operators in accordance with IEC 364)
Qualified operators are persons who, on the basis of their training, experience, instruction and knowledge of the
relevant standards and regulations, regulations for prevention of accidents and operating conditions, are
authorised by the persons responsible for the safety of the plant to carry out the respective required tasks whilst
being able to recognise and prevent potential associated dangers.
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Operation is only permitted on a level and firm floor/ground surface.
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Transporting of persons and a presence within the danger zone is not permitted.
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A presence under a raised load is not permitted.
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The specified load capacity must not be exceeded.
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The loaded material must be distributed evenly on the fork.
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The pallet truck must never be loaded whilst the fork is in a raised position.
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The high-lift pallet truck is not made for or capable of off-loading like a fork lift truck or crane.
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Never leave the load unattended in a raised position.
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Never reach into moving parts.
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Defects are to be dealt with competently as soon as they become apparent.
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Only use genuine spare parts.
Inspections
In accordance with Section 37 of the BVG D27 the pallet truck must be inspected by a
competent technical expert at least once per year, and otherwise as required.
We recommend that you record the results of the inspections in an inspection book.
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