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Safety
Warning
Operators must be properly trained
and qualified to operate this specific
forklift. Know the location, learn the
specific purpose, and demonstrate safe
and proper use of all controls, instruments, indicator
lights, and safety and instruction labels. Safety is
your responsibility.
To prevent injury or death the operator
must be seated with seat belt fastened,
the travel select lever set to NEUTRAL, the
Parking Brake switch ON (engaged), the
service brake applied, and the area free of people and
obstructions BEFORE starting the forklift.
Operation Safety
Danger
Injury or death by electrocution can result
from contact with or inadequate clearance
with energized power lines or apparatus.
• Never operate the forklift in an area where active
overhead power lines, overhead or underground
cables, or other power sources exist.
• Contact the appropriate power or utility company
to de-energize power lines or take other suitable
precautions.
Keep the forklift, attachments, and loads a
safe distance from electrical power lines.
• Remain at least 10 feet (3 meters), plus an additional
0.4 inches (10 millimeters) for each 1,000 Volts over
50,000 Volts, from active power lines and other
power sources.
• Worksite operating directives and/or local or state
codes might require a greater distance.
• Know the maximum height and reach of this
reach forklift.
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Danger
Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal can cause
tip over resulting in death or injury.
Always use the frame sway control to level
the forklift BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame
sway control, do not attempt to raise or place load.
Reposition forklift or have the surface leveled.
Warning
To prevent property damage, injury, or
death the operator must be seated with
seat belt fastened, arms, legs, and head
completely inside the Rollover Protection
Structure/Falling Object Protection Structure (ROPS/
FOPS), the travel select lever in NEUTRAL, the Parking
Brake switch ON (engaged), and the service brakes
applied BEFORE starting the forklift.
• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the
forklift. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
injury or death.
DO NOT adjust the seat or seat belt while
the forklift is moving. Keep both hands on
the wheel while the forklift is moving to
prevent loss of forklift control which could
result in injury or death.
Never try to escape the forklift if it
becomes unstable. Learn and practice
these safety procedures to protect yourself
from a roll over or tip over incident:
• Remain securely fastened in the seat belt.
• Keep your head, body, and limbs within the ROPS/
FOPS structure.
• Brace yourself and hold on firmly.
• Lean away from the point of impact.
• Stay on the forklift and ride out the roll over or
tip over.
XRM945
Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
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