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Safety
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Personal protective
equipment can include, but is not limited to hardhat,
gloves, footwear, safety glasses or goggles, and hearing
protection. Make sure clothing is snug and properly belted.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, watches, or anything
that can catch on forklift controls, moving parts, etc. Failure
to wear the proper protective clothing could result in death
or serious injury.
Before Starting Forklift
Keep the Operation and Safety Manual on
the forklift at all times. Contact Snorkel
Manufacturing for replacement manuals.
Clearly define responsibilities and procedures
for operating the forklift and all attachments.
DO NOT proceed until seeking expert
assistance from a qualified person if any
doubt or question arises about the correct or
safe methods for operating the forklift.
forklift without reading and understanding the instructions
and warnings in this and all other applicable manuals and
technical publications. Follow all State and Federal health
and safety laws and/or local regulations.
or supplier of the fluid.
Warning
Warning
To avoid death or serious injury,
carefully read and understand
all instructions before operating
the forklift. DO NOT operate,
modify, repair, or maintain the
Consult
Material
Data
Sheets
(MSDS)
chemical hazards and first aid
instructions. MSDS should be
available from the manufacturer
Allow the engine and associated components to cool before
performing an inspection. Contact with moving or heated
parts could cause death or serious injury.
safe distance from the forklift to prevent death or serious
injury.
prevent death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
while operating the forklift. Doing so can result in death or
serious injury.
Safety
•
DO NOT operate the forklift until the seat belt or mount-
for
ing hardware is replaced, if worn or damaged.
•
The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the forklift.
Failure to wear the seat belt could result in death or
serious injury.
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Warning
Perform a pre-operation inspection and
functional tests at the beginning of each work
shift. Perform the pre-operation inspection
first.
DO NOT perform the pre-operation
inspection with the engine running or hot.
Perform the pre-operation inspection and
functional tests in an open area and away
from any other obstacles or equipment. In-
spections and functional tests may require
assistance. Keep the assistant visible and a
Become familiar with all safety and hazard
labels, regulations, and procedures. Make
sure all proper safety and hazard labels are
attached to the forklift and remain legible.
A brief description of controls, indicators,
and instruments is provided as a convenience
for the operator. These descriptions DO NOT
provide complete operation instructions.
Read and understand the entire manual to
Keep fingers and feet away from
moving parts or pinch points to
prevent pinching or crushing.
DO NOT allow anyone between
the tires and the forklift frame
Always check the condition of the seat belt
and mounting hardware before operating the
forklift. If the seat belt or mounting hardware
is defective, it may not properly restrain the
operator, resulting in death or serious injury.
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