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Preventive Maintenance
Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Perform the following procedure to lockout and tagout
the forklift. This procedure, requiring a lock, danger tags,
and a condition tag is to be used whenever the forklift is
unsafe for operation or maintenance.
Removing Forklift From Service
1. Attach danger tags (Figure 2-1) to steering wheel and
ignition key.
2. Pull back on both battery cover T-handles until they
release from holders (Figure ?-?).
3. Lower battery cover.
4. Set battery disconnect switch (Figure ?-?) to OFF.
5. Lock battery disconnect switch.
Figure 8-2. Battery Disconnect Switch.
Warning
If forklift is unsafe for operation or maintenance, the
defect or defects must be clearly documented and
posted in a conspicuous place on the forklift. Failure
to comply may result in death, serious injury, and
property damage.
6. Attach condition tag (Figure 8-3) to battery
disconnect switch. Condition tag should clearly state
why forklift is unsafe for operation or maintenance.
Returning Forklift To Service
When the forklift has been repaired and made safe
for operation and maintenance, peform the following
procedure to return the forklift to service.
1. Remove lock and condition tag from battery
disconnect switch.
2. Raise and secure battery cover.
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3. Remove danger tags from steering wheel and ignition
key.
Figure 8-3. Do Not Operate Tag.
Note: sample Danger Tags are provided in the
appendix, Do Not Operate Tags.
XRM945
Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
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