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Operation
Operation
Pre-Operation Inspection
To perform the pre-operation inspection make sure the
forklift is NOT running, the engine is cool, the forklift is
parked on level ground, the boom is completely retracted,
and the frame is level.
NOTE: Copy and use the Pre-Operation Inspection
Checklist in this section.
Warning
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Personal
protective equipment can include, but is not limited to
hardhat, gloves, footwear, safety glasses or goggles,
and hearing protection. Make sure clothing is snug
and properly belted. DO NOT wear loose clothing,
jewelry, watches, or anything that can catch on the
forklift, such as controls and moving parts.
Perform a pre-operation inspection and
functional tests at the beginning of each
work shift. Perform the pre-operation
inspection first. DO NOT perform the
pre-operation inspection with the engine running or
hot. Contact with moving or heated parts can cause
injury or death.
Perform the pre-operation inspection
and functional tests in an open area.
Inspections and functional tests may
require assistance. Keep the assistant
visible and a safe distance from the forklift to prevent
injury or death.
Become familiar with all safety and hazard
decals, regulations, and procedures. Make
sure all proper safety and hazard decals are
attached to the forklift and remain legible.
Remove forklift from service and place "Do
Not Operate" tags on the Starter switch
and steering wheel if anything is found
to be in need of repair or maintenance,
defective, or unsafe in any way.
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Caution
Contact with hot surfaces and the exhaust
pipe after the forklift has been operated
can result in serious personal injury.
Warning
Always check the condition of the seat belt
and mounting hardware before operating
the forklift. If the seat belt or mounting
hardware is defective, it may not properly
restrain the operator, resulting in injury or death.
• DO NOT operate the forklift until the seat belt or
mounting hardware is replaced, if worn or damaged.
• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the
forklift. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
injury or death.
Check hydraulic oil lines, tubes,
and hoses carefully. DO NOT
use your bare hand to check
for potential leaks. Always use
a board or cardboard when checking for a hydraulic
leak. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure, even a
pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, causing
serious injury, and possible death. If hydraulic is
injected into your skin, a doctor familiar with this type
of injury must treat it immediately.
Personal injury can result
from hydraulic oil pressure
or hot oil. DO NOT remove a
hydraulic tank filler cap unless
it is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Remove
the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.
Relieve all pressure in a hydraulic system before any
caps, lines, fittings, or related items are disconnected
or removed.
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is hot.
The cooling system is under pressure. Hot coolant
can cause severe burns or eye injury. Wear protective
clothing and safety glasses.
XRM945
Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
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