Safety
Operation Manual 12
Death or serious injury by electrocution will
result from contact with or inadequate clear-
ance with energized power lines or apparatus.
Danger
Warning
Operators must be properly trained and
qualied to operate this specic forklift.
Know the location, learn the specic purpose,
and demonstrate safe and proper use of all
controls, instruments, indicator lights, and
safety and instruction labels. Safety is your responsibility.
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
To prevent death or serious injury, the
operator must be seated with seat belt
fastened, the travel select lever set to
NEUTRAL, the Parking Brake switch ON
(engaged), the service brake applied, and the
area free of people and obstructions BEFORE starting the
forklift.
Operation Safety
• Never operate the forklift in an area where
active overhead power lines, overhead or
underground cables, or other power sources exist.
• Contact the appropriate power or utility company
to de-energize power lines or take other suitable
precautions.
Keep the forklift, attachments, and loads a
safe distance from electrical power lines.
• Remain at least 10 feet, plus an addition-
al 0.4 inches for each 1,000 volts over 50,000
volts, from active power lines and other power
sources.
• Work site operating directives and/or local or state
codes might require a greater distance.
• Know the maximum height and reach of this forklift.
Warning
Use of the frame sway control with the boom
raised above horizontal could cause tip over
resulting in death or injury. Always use the
frame sway control to level the forklift
BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal. If
• Remain securely fastened in the seat belt.
• Keep your head, body, and limbs within the ROPS/FOPS
structure.
• Brace yourself and hold on rmly.
• Lean away from the point of impact.
• Stay on the forklift and ride out the roll over or tip over.
the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame sway control,
do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposition forklift or
have the surface leveled.
Warning
To prevent death, serious injury, or prop-
erty damage, the operator must be seated
with seat belt fastened, arms, legs, and head
completely inside the Rollover Protection
Structure/Falling Object Protection Structure
(ROPS/FOPS), the travel select lever in NEUTRAL, the Park-
ing Brake switch ON (engaged), and the service brakes ap-
plied BEFORE starting the forklift.
• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the
forklift. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
death or serious injury.
DO NOT adjust the seat or seat belt while the
forklift is moving. Keep both hands on the
wheel while the forklift is moving to prevent
loss of forklift control which could result in
death or serious injury.
Never try to escape the forklift if it becomes
unstable. Learn and practice these safety pro-
cedures to protect yourself from a roll over or
tip over incident:
Warning
It is unlawful to tamper with or remove any component of
the aftertreatment system. It is also unlawful to use Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that does not meet the specications
provided or to operate the machine with no DEF.
Warning
Diesel Exhaust Fluid contains urea. DO NOT get the sub-
stance in your eyes. In case of contact, immediately ush
eyes with large amounts of water for a minimum of 15 min-
utes. DO NOT swallow internally. In the event the DEF is in-
gested, contact a physician immediately. Refer to the Mate-
rial Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) for additional information.
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