Residual Risks; Risks Of Jolting - Overturning; Electrical Risks; Risks Of Explosion Or Burning - Haulotte COMPACT 8 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

1.3 -

RESIDUAL RISKS

Caution!
If the machine has a 220 V
power point, max. 16 A, it is
essential for the extension
lead to be connected to a
mains outlet protected by a
30 mA quick-trip circuit-
breaker.
1.4 -

VERIFICATIONS

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1.3.1 - Risks of jolting - Overturning

The risks of jolting or overturning are considerable in the following situations:
- sudden operation of the control levers,
- overload of the lift,
- ground weakness (Beware of thawing in winter),
- gusting wind,
- hitting an obstacle on the ground or high up,
- working on quays, bays, pavements, etc...
Allow a sufficient stopping distance:
- 3 metres at high speed,
- 1 metre at low speed.

1.3.2 - Electrical risks

The electrical risks are considerable in the following situations:
- hitting a power line,
- use in stormy weather.
"Minimum safety distances", page 6

1.3.3 - Risks of explosion or burning

The risks of explosion or burning are considerable in the following situations:
- work in an explosive or flammable atmosphere,
- using a machine with hydraulic leaks.

1.3.4 - Risks of collision

- Risks of crushing people present in the area in which the machine is
operating (during travelling or operation of the equipment).
- Evaluation by the operator, before any use, of the risks above him.

1.3.5 - Abnormal noise

When the platform is started, the user must listen for abnormal noise :
- seizure,
- discharge of an equilibrium valve,
- discharge of a pressure limiter, etc.
If abnormal noise is detected, the user must stop using the equipment
immediately and contact the PINGUELY HAULOTTE After-Sales department to
detect the source of the problem.
Comply with the national regulations in force in the country of use.
For FRANCE: Order of March 1st 2004 + circular DRT 93-22 September 1993
specifying:

1.4.1 - Routine verifications

The machine must be the subject of routine inspections every 6 months so that
any defect liable to cause an accident is detected.
These inspections must be carried out by an organisation or personnel specially
designated by the head of establishment and under the latter's responsibility
(company's personnel or not) (Articles R 233-5 and R 233-11 of the Code du
Travail).
The result of these inspections must be entered in a safety register opened by the
head of establishment and kept constantly available to the works inspector and
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