Safety; Safety Disclaimer; Signal Words; Safety Symbols - Xtreme Manufacturing XRM945 Operation & Safety Manual

Safety

Safety

Safety Disclaimer

Figure 2-1. Think 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
tools you use are safe; especially those not specifically
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.
• This manual does not replace any laws and regulations.
• The operator and the forklift are required to comply
with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Signal Words

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
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
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
CAUTION (Yellow) with the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution
CAUTION (Yellow) used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.

Safety Symbols

 Warning
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 decals to prevent equipment damage,
injury, or death. The following two pages include a list of
safety symbols.
XRM945
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