Operation Manual
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Safety
Snorkel Manufacturing reserves the right to make technical
changes for product improvement. This manual may contain
illustrations and photographs (for demonstration purposes),
which slightly deviate from the actual product.
Safety information provided in this manual is a basic guide
and an attempt to prevent accidents. Snorkel Manufacturing
cannot anticipate every circumstance that might involve a po-
tential hazard. Warnings in this manual and on the telehan-
dler are NOT all-inclusive.
You are responsible for safe operation of the telehandler and
all attachments. You must satisfy yourself that the techniques,
operating procedures, work methods, or tools you use are
safe; especially those not specifically mentioned by Snorkel
Manufacturing.
The safety of everyone around the telehandler depends
significantly on your knowledge and understanding of all
correct and safe operating practices and procedures. You can
help prevent accidents by remaining alert and recognizing
potentially hazardous situations.
Follow State and Federal health and safety rules and/or local
regulations for operating and maintaining the telehandler.
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This manual does not replace any laws and regulations.
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The operator is required to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Danger
Signal Words
Safety Disclaimer
CAUTION (Yellow) with the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution
Caution
Warning
Safety Symbols
WARNING (Orange) used with the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
CAUTION (Yellow) used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Safety symbols are provided to remind the operator of
hazardous situations. Snorkel Manufacturing provides
these symbols in an attempt to inform all operators,
regardless of reading and language skills, of as many
potential hazards as possible. These symbols cover many,
but not all, potential dangers and hazards associated with
operating the telehandler.
Make safety a high priority while operating the telehandler.
Learn and follow all safety messages in this manual and
on telehandler labels to prevent death, serious injury, or
equipment damage. The following two pages include a
list of some of the safety symbols that may be used on this
telehandler.
Signal words are the word or words that call attention to
the safety sign and designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness. The signal words used in this manual are DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION.
DANGER (Red) used with the safety alert symbol indicates
an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.