Additional Operating Safety Concerns; Important First Step - Columbia Expediter EX-21 2017 Owner's And Operator's Manual

ADDITIONAL OPERATION SAFETY CONCERNS
It is recommended that the operator and owner or renter of this vehicle comply with the OSHA
requirements as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 29, 1910.178, Powered
Industrial Truck Training Standard and the ANSI requirements as stated in Personnel and
Burden Carriers ANSI B56.8.
As a minimum every operator should, in addition to the above requirements found in the
standards noted above:
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of each control.
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Understand all safety rules and guidelines as presented in this manual.
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Know how to properly load and unload cargo.
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Know how to properly park the vehicle.
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Recognize an improperly maintained vehicle.
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Demonstrate ability to handle the vehicle in all conditions.
Every owner or renter of this vehicle must, at a minimum:
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Define where the vehicles should and should not be driven and utilized.
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Ensure all proper warnings as to driving hazards are properly displayed and visible.
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Install safety signage concerning hills, speed bumps, ramps, turns, blind crossings,
intersections, etc.
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Define who should and who should not drive the vehicles.
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Enforce safe driving and operating rules.
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Provide driver training for first time operators and review safe operating recommendations
regularly.
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Maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition and maintain a schedule for daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual vehicle inspections.
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Determine who, when, and how should pre-operation inspections be conducted.
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Notify operators what should be done if an unsafe condition or operating problem is
discovered.
Upon initial delivery, it is very important that the battery pack is properly charged. This is
required if the vehicle is to be stored for later use or is to be used immediately.
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Check that the batteries are not damaged or leaking and that connections are tight.
NOTICE: The following information does NOT apply to sealed batteries.
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Remove the battery vent caps and inspect each cell for proper electrolyte level. The battery
manifold assemblies on vehicles with a single point watering system will require a ¼
counterclockwise turn to be removed for this inspection.
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If the electrolyte level is below the plates add only enough water to cover the plates.
NOTICE: Do not overfill a cell. Electrolyte expands and can overflow during charging.
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With the electrolyte level correct, use the on board charger to charge the batteries.
Charging is complete when the remote LED is steady green.
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Vehicles without a single point watering system, after charging, refill cells to below the
bottom of each cell vent.

IMPORTANT FIRST STEP

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