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Safety
Mounting/Dismounting
Warning
Failure to use proper safety procedures when
mounting and dismounting the forklift could result in
injury or death.
• Keep steps clear of dirt, mud, snow, ice, debris, and
other hazards.
Face the forklift for mounting or
dismounting. Use handholds and steps to
maintain three (3) points of contact at all
times, either both hands and one foot or
both feet and one hand.
• DO NOT use the controls, steering wheel, or foot
pedals as handholds or steps. Avoid accidentally
engaging or disengaging a control.
DO NOT jump from the forklift.
Clothing can get caught on pedals, levers,
or other protruding parts. Landing on
uneven surfaces can result in serious
personal injury.
Worksite Safety
Warning
Use proper safety procedures and avoid
hazardous situations while operating
the forklift to prevent property damage,
injury, or death.
• Check the worksite for any hazards before operating
the forklift.
• Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
• Contact your local underground utility service or
digging hotline to mark all underground hazards.
• Learn the location of all underground hazards at
the worksite, such as; gas and water pipes, electrical
cables, and sewers. Underground objects can cause
injury or death.
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Warning
• Operate the forklift only on firm, stable surfaces.
Holes, obstructions, debris, loose fill, and other
worksite hazards can cause injury or death.
• DO NOT allow bystanders in the work area.
• Avoid personnel, machinery, and vehicles in the
work area.
• Know the rules for movement of people and vehicles
on the worksite.
• Follow worksite signs and signals.
• Check boom clearance before driving under a door
opening, bridge, etc.
• Slow down when approaching obstructions. Use a
spotter, if necessary.
• Stop for poor visibility conditions, such as dust,
smoke, fog, etc. Wait until visibility improves before
continuing.
Operate the forklift in an enclosed area
only if there is a ventilation system capable
of routing hazardous fumes outside.
Engine exhaust contains products of
combustion that can cause injury or death.
DO NOT operate the forklift if you are using
drugs, alcohol, or any medication that
might impair your judgment or ability.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to operate
the forklift.
• DO NOT operate the forklift on roads. The reach
forklift is not equipped for road travel.
Warning
California Proposition 65
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
XRM945
Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
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