Form No. 20027 • G6-42P Owner/Operator Manual
Read and understand all manuals and instructional material listed on cover, inside
front cover and introduction page of this Manual before starting, operating or
performing maintenance procedures on this equipment.
Operators of this equipment must have successfully completed a training course
meeting the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Requirements
(CFR 1910.178) for this type of material handling equipment.
Regardless of previous experience operating similar equipment, the operator
must be given sufficient opportunity to practice with the handler in a safe, open
area (not hazardous to people or property) to gain operating skills and the
proper “feel” for controls and operating clearances required for safe, efficient
operation.
GRADALL Material Handlers are equipped with a right-side rearview mirror. This
mirror is intended as an operator’s aid and does not replace the requirement for
line-of-sight. Certain job site and machine conditions may require use of a signal
person to help the operator when picking, placing or transporting a load. Never
operate the handler until you know pick-up point, line of travel and landing point
are clear. Always be aware that objects in mirror are closer than they appear.
Safety Precautions
Make sure all
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
are in place and can be read. Clean or replace decals as required.
Ensure handler is on a firm, level surface before lifting or placing load. Have
surface leveled if necessary.
Unit can tip over if load is raised with handler
on a soft or uneven surface.
Always look in the direction of travel.
Reduce speed and be especially careful
when traveling in reverse and/or turning. Be aware of tail swing due to
rear-pivot steering.
If load or conditions obstruct view,
use a signal person
when lifting, carrying
or placing a load.
Loose clothing can get caught in moving machinery and can also cause accidental
actuation of controls.
Dress properly for the job.
Be alert to any unusual response to controls.
If unusual response is noticed,
position handler in a safe area, lower forks to ground, apply parking brake, stop
engine and remove key from ignition switch. Tag steering wheel to forbid
operation and
notify maintenance personnel.
Keep hands, gloves, shoes, control knobs and pedals clean.
Slippery controls
can cause accidents.
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel when traveling.
Load capacities are based on load center being within 24 inches from
front vertical face of forks.
Never service the handler with the engine running.
Release trapped pressure
before disconnecting, opening or removing any
hydraulic component.
This symbol indicates a hazard
which may result in injury or
damage to equipment or property
if proper precautions are not
taken.
This symbol indicates a hazard which
could result in death or serious
injury if proper precautions are not
taken.
This symbol indicates an extreme
hazard which will result in high
probability of death or serious
injury if proper precautions are not
taken.
WATCH FOR THESE SYMBOLS ;
THEY CALL YOUR ATTENTION
TO SAFETY NOTICES.
SAFETY
1.0
Operator must be seated with seat
belt fastened, forward reverse
lever in “Neutral” position, parking
brake applied and all hydraulic
controls in “Neutral” before
starting engine.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
