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Exhaust gas is dangerous provide ventilation when working in a closed
space.
Avoid breathing dust that may be generated when handling components
containing asbestos fibers. Wear a gas mask if necessary.
When working on top of the machine, be careful not to lose your balance
and fall.
Hand a caution sign in the operator’s compartment (for example “Do not start”
of “Maintenance in progress”). This will prevent anyone from starting or
moving the machine by mistake.
When welding on the machine or working on the electical system,
ALWAYS turn the key switch OFF and remove the battery plug
from the battery. Park the machine on firm, flat ground. Lower the
fork to the min. height and stop the motor.
Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. Ist is strong
enough to burn skin and eat holes in clothing. If you spill acid on
your clothes or skin, immediately flush it with large quantities of
water.
When working on the battery, wear goggles or safety glasses. If
splashed into the eyes, flush with water and get medical attention
immediately.
Battery terminals touched by metal objects can cause short circuit
and burn you. Keep tools away from the terminals.
When disassembling and assembling the battery, make sure that
the battery terminals (+, –) are correctly connected.
If water gets into the electrical system, abnormal operation or
failure can result. Do not use water or steam on sensors, connectors
and instruments in the cab.
Do not handle electrical equipment while wearing wet gloves, or in wet
places, as this can cause electric shock.
When working with others, choose a group leader and work according to his instructions. Do not
perform any maintenance beyond the agreed work.
Unless you have special instructions to the contrary, maintenance should always be carried out with
the motor stopped. If maintenance is carried out with the motor running, there must be two men
present : one operating the pallet truck and the other one performing the maintenance. In such a
