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5 Operation of the truck

5.1 Safety regulations for the truck operator

Operator’s responsibility: This equipment can be dangerous if not used properly.

The operator is responsible for working safely with the truck.

The operator shall abide by applicable safety rules and practices as provided in this

manual, the required operator training, the employer and required by law.

The operator must develop safe working habits and be conscious of hazardous situ-

ations in order to protect himself, other employees, the industrial truck, and other

goods.

The operator must be familiar with all controls, truck functions and gauges before op-

erating the truck.

Manually operated functions and motions of the truck must be performed only at

speeds which allow control to be maintained.

Before operating the industrial truck, operators must have read and understood the

manufacturer’s Operating Instructions of the industrial truck in question, and they

must adhere to the safety instructions described below.

Before operating the industrial truck, operators must be familiar with special or unu-

sual operating conditions which require additional safety measures or special operat-

ing procedures.

5.2 General operation of the truck

Inspections to be performed by the operator: Prior to each shift and before oper-

ating the industrial truck, its condition must be inspected; this applies in particular to

the following items:

– Wheels and casters;

– Warning and safety devices

–Guards;

–Lights;

–Battery;

– Controls;

– Lift systems;

– Load-carrying attachments;

– Chains;

– Limit switches;

– Brakes;

– Floor or wheel lock(s);

– Tilt protection devices

– Steering;