Operation Manual
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XR5519
Safety
Employer Responsibility
Operator Responsibility
Modifications
Warning
Warning
Reach forklifts are potentially dangerous if proper safety
procedures are not followed. Workers who operate,
maintain, or work near the forklift can be at risk of roll over
and run over incidents or can be crushed or caught by the
forklift or its parts which could result in death or serious
injury if the forklift is not properly operated or maintained.
Read the Operation and Safety
Manual BEFORE operating the
forklift. Follow all safety in-
structions and labels. Only op-
erate the forklift if you under-
stand the safety instructions and warnings in all applicable
manuals and technical publications. Always follow all State
and Federal health and safety laws and/or local regulations.
Maintenance personnel must have the required training,
skills, and tools to perform installation, operation, mainte-
nance, or repair procedures properly and safely. Make sure
the forklift and attachments will not be damaged or made
unsafe by any procedures chosen.
Operator Qualifications
Modifications to the forklift or attachments
could affect forklift capacity and/or stability
which could result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT make modifications to the forklift or
attachments without prior written approval
from the manufacturer. Where such authorization is grant-
ed, capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates,
tags, or labels shall be changed accordingly.
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Unauthorized modifications or alterations will void the
warranty.
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DO NOT modify, disable, or bypass any safety devices.
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DO NOT burn or drill holes in forks or other attachments.
Structural damage, modification, or alter-
ation, including welding or drilling, can im-
pair and weaken the protective capability
of the Rollover Protective Structure/Falling
Object Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) and
could result in death or serious injury.
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Replace the ROPS/FOPS, if it is damaged, before
operating the forklift.
Under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
rules, employers are required to train workers about hazards
related to operating and maintaining the forklift. Successful
completion and certification of the Safety Training for Rough
Terrain Forklifts is required.
Additional safety information and training resources can be
obtained through these publications, organizations, and/or
appropriate sources:
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(29CFR) Code of Federal Regulations.
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(OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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(NIOSH) National Institute for Occupational Health and
Safety.
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(ANSI) American National Standards Institute
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(AEM) Association of Equipment Manufacturers
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(ITSDF) Industrial Truck Standards Development
Foundation
Always consult Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemi-
cal hazards and first aid instructions for any oil or lubricant be-
ing used. MSDS should be available from the manufacturer/
supplier of the fluid.
Operators must be in good physical and mental condition,
with appropriate reflexes, reaction time, vision, depth
perception, and hearing.
Operators must possess a valid, current operator’s license as
required for the work site; plus those required by applicable
State, Federal, and/or local laws:
Successful completion and certification of Safety Training for
Rough Terrain Forklifts is required.
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Operators must be properly instructed on how to operate
the forklift and attachments.
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Operators must operate the forklift according to ALL
appropriate safety regulations.
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Operator trainees must remain under constant
observation and supervision of an experienced operator.
