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E - STARTING THE LIFT TRUCK

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lift truck must only be started up or maneuvered when the operator is sitting in the driver’s cab, with his seat belt adjusted and fastened.

- Never tr y to star t the lift truck by pushing or towing it. Such operation may cause severe damage to the transmission. If necessar y,

to tow the lift truck in an emergency, the transmission must be placed in the neutral position (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: G -
OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE).

- If using an emergency batter y for star t-up, use a batter y with the same characteristics and respect batter y polarity when connecting

it. Connect at first the positive terminals before the negative terminals.

Failure to respect polarity between batteries can cause serious damage to the electrical circuit. The electrolyte in the battery may produce an explosive
gas. Avoid flames and generation of sparks close to the batteries. Never disconnect a battery while it is charging.

INSTRUCTIONS
- Check the closing and locking of the hood(s).
- Check that the cab door is closed.
- Check that the for ward/reverse selector is in neutral.
- Turn the ignition key to the position I to activate the electrical system.
- Check the fuel level on the indicator.
- Turn the ignition key to position II to preheat then turn fully: the I.C. engine should then star t. Release the ignition key and let the

I.C. engine run at idle.

- Do not engage the star ter motor for more than 15 seconds and carr y out the preheating between unsuccessful attempts.
- Make sure all the signal lights on the control instrument panel are off.
- Press the accelerator pedal to confirm that the driver is present.
- Check all control instruments when the I.C. engine is warm and at regular inter vals during use, so as to quickly detect any faults

and to be able to correct them without any delay.

- If an instrument does not show the correct display, stop the I.C. engine and immediately carr y out the necessar y operations.

F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operators’ attention is drawn to the risks involved in using the lift truck, in particular:
- Risk of losing control.
- Risk of losing lateral and frontal stability of the lift truck.
The operator must remain in control of the lift truck.
In the event of the lift truck overturning, do not try to leave the cabin during the incident. YOUR BEST PROTECTION IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE CABIN.

- Obser ve the company’s traffic regulations or, by default, the public highway code.
- Do not carr y out operations which exceed the capacities of your lift truck or attachments.
- Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment to the transpor t position, i.e. at 300 mm from the ground, the jib retracted

and the carriage sloping backwards.

- Only carr y loads which are balanced and properly anchored to avoid any risk of a load falling off.
- Ensure that palettes, cases, etc, are in good order and suitable for the load to be lifted.
- Familiarise yourself with the lift truck on the terrain where it will be used.
- Ensure that the ser vice brakes are working properly.
- The loaded lift truck must not travel at speeds in excess of 12 km/h.
- Drive smoothly at an appropriate speed for the operating conditions (land configuration, load on the lift truck).
- Do not use the hydraulic jib controls when the lift truck is moving.
- Never change the steering mode whilst driving.
- Do not manoeuvre the lift truck with the jib in the raised position unless under exceptional circumstances and then with extreme

caution, at ver y low speed and using gentle braking. Ensure that visibility is adequate.

- Take bends slowly.
- In all circumstances make sure you are in control of your speed.
- On damp, slipper y or uneven terrain, drive slowly.
- Brake gently, never abruptly.
- Only use the lift truck’s for ward/reverse selector from a stationar y position and never do so abruptly.
- Do not drive with your foot on the brake pedal.
- Always remember that hydrostatic type steering is extremely sensitive to movement of the steering wheel, so turn it gently and

not jerkily.

- Never leave the I.C. engine on when the lift truck is unattended.
- Do not leave the cab when the lift truck has a raised load.
- Look where you are going and always make sure you have good visibility along the route.