Before starting and operating the forklift
- Stay alert. Concentrate fully on your work. Your safety and that of others depends
on the care you take when operating this forklift.
- Remember that you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect
you but also the people around you.
The surrounding area
Be careful around any pedestrians in the surrounding area
This forklift was designed to lift loads not people. Never transport people on any part of
the forklift. Do not let people ride on the forks
(fig. 1)
.
Do not let people stand or walk under raised forks, loaded or unloaded
(fig. 2)
.
Give way to the right to pedestrians found in your path.
Do not drive rapidly. Driving too fast is dangerous to the driver and to the load. The
speed at which the forklift is operated should always be suited to the working conditions
and to the space available for manoeuvring.
Always drive smoothly and not in a jerky fashion.
Never put any part of your body between the fork mast and the forklift body.
(fig. 3)
.
Be careful around any load edges, pressure zones or revolving movements and
extensions.
Be certain you have good visibility at all times. It is important that you can see clearly
both forward and backward when operating the forklift. If the load does not allow clear
forward visibility, then drive with caution in reverse.
(fig. 4)
.
This forklift is not designed to be used as a tow truck or tow vehicle. However if the
forklift is to be towed to or from work location, see the section “Towing the forklift” on this
Operator’s and Safety Manual.
Work circuit
The movement of loads within an installation or enclosure must be carried out following
certain instructions concerning the circulation of forklifts and pedestrians. If you are not
aware of these regulations, please check with your supervisor. Study the movements
of the forklift to avoid making manoeuvres which are unnecessary, or involve risk to the
surrounding areas. Find out which paths are suited to the type of vehicle you are driving
and the load carried. If it is necessary to drive along public highways, first check that
the forklift complies with current regulations of the country. Highway use of this off-road
equipment may be restricted or prohibited by the laws of a State or Province.
Work cycle
If it is necessary to move loads continuously and repeatedly, try to do so with the
minimum number of movements necessary, where possible. Reducing the number of
movements saves fuel and reduces the emission of exhaust fumes.
If the work is very intense, remember to check the instrument panel from time to
time, especially in extreme climates, as the engine will be working in particularly hard
conditions.
Forklift truck circulation
When approaching a junction with poor visibility, reduce speed, emit acoustic warnings
and proceed slowly according to the available visibility.
The speed of the forklift should at all times be adapted to the working conditions and
the surrounding area. Systematically driving at the maximum speed permitted by the
machine may put the operator and the surrounding area at risk.
C 400 H / C 400 HI / C 400 H x4 / C 400 HI x4
C 500 H / C 500 HI / C 500 H x4 / C 500 HI x4
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(fig. 2)
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(fig. 4)
(fig. 1)
Special
Safety
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