Operation Manual
6
Safety
Xtreme Manufacturing reserves the right to make technical
changes for product improvement. This manual may contain
illustrations and photographs (for demonstration purposes),
which slightly deviate from the actual product.
Safety information provided in this manual is a basic guide
and an attempt to prevent accidents. Xtreme Manufacturing
cannot anticipate every circumstance that might involve a
potential hazard. Warnings in this manual and on the forklift
are NOT all-inclusive.
You are responsible for safe operation of the forklift and all
attachments. You must satisfy yourself that the techniques,
operating procedures, work methods, or mentioned by
Xtreme Manufacturing.
The safety of everyone around the forklift depends significantly
on your knowledge and understanding of all correct and safe
operating practices and procedures. You can help prevent
accidents by remaining alert and recognizing potentially
hazardous situations.
Follow State and Federal health and safety rules and/or local
regulations for operating and maintaining the forklift.
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This manual does not replace any laws and regulations.
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The operator is required to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations.
Signal words are the word or words that call attention to
the safety sign and designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness. The signal words used in this manual are DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION.
DANGER (Red) used with the safety alert symbol indicates
an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING (Orange) used with the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION (Yellow) with the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Yellow) used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Safety symbols are provided to remind the operator of
hazardous situations. Xtreme Manufacturing provides these
symbols in an attempt to inform all operators, regardless of
reading and language skills, of as many potential hazards as
possible. These symbols cover many, but not all, potential
dangers and hazards associated with operating the forklift.
Make safety a high priority while operating the forklift.
Learn and follow all safety messages in this manual and on
forklift labels to prevent death, serious injury, or equipment
damage. The following two pages include a list of some
of the safety symbols that may be used on this forklift.
Warning
Caution
Caution
Danger
Warning
Signal Words
Safety Disclaimer
Safety Symbols