Operation Safety - Xtreme XRM1145 Operation And Safety Manual

Safety
Operators must be properly trained
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and qualified to operate this specific
vehicle. 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 opera-
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tor must be seated with seat belt fas-
tened, the travel select lever set to
NEUTRAL, the parking brake switch
ON (engaged), the service brake
applied, and the area free of people and obstruc-
tions BEFORE starting the vehicle.
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ADANGER
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Injury or death by electrocution can
result from contact with or inade-
- _ quate clearance with energized
power lines or apparatus.
• NEVER operate the vehicle in an area where
active overhead power lines, overhead or
underground cables, or other power sources
exist.
• Contact the appropriate power or utility com-
pany to de-energize power lines or take other
suitable precautions.
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Keep the vehicle, 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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ADANGER
~ Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal can
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cause tip over resulting in death or
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injury. Always use the frame sway
control to level the vehicle BEFORE
raising the boom above horizontal. If the vehicle
cannot be leveled using the frame sway control,
do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposition
vehicle or have the surface leveled.
• To prevent property damage, injury, or
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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 vehicle.
• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating
the vehicle. Failure to wear the seat belt could
result in injury or death.
• DO NOT adjust the seat or seat belt
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while the vehicle is moving. Keep
both hands on the wheel while the
vehicle is moving to prevent loss of
vehicle control which could result in
injury or death.
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Never try to escape the vehicle if it
"" becomes unstable. Learn and prac-
tice these safety procedures to pro-
tect 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 vehicle and ride out the roll over
or tip over.
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