April 2019
34 GTH-5519 Part No.
57.0009.0619GT
Fourth Edition - Third Printing
Operating Instructions
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was
intended.
Fundamentals
The Operating Instructions section provides
instructions for each aspect of machine operation.
It is the operator’s responsibility to follow all the
safety rules and instructions in the operator’s,
safety and responsibilities manuals.
A variable reach rough terrain forklift truck is
defined as a wheeled type truck designated
primarily as a fork truck with a pivoted boom,
which may be equipped with attachments for lifting
material. Using it for any other purpose is unsafe
and dangerous.
Only trained and authorized personnel should
be permitted to operate a machine. If more than
one operator is expected to use a machine at
different times in the same work shift, they must
all be qualified operators and are all expected
to follow all safety rules and instructions in the
operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals.
That means every new operator should perform
a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a
workplace inspection before using the machine.
Additionally, everyone working on or near
the product also needs to be familiar with the
applicable safety precautions.