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Safety
Attachments
Improper connection of an auxiliary attachment could
result in death or serious injury. Attachments not locked
into place can become unstable and fall on the operator or
other personnel near the telehandler.
•
Make sure attachment locking devices are always in
place.
•
DO NOT operate the telehandler until you have positive
indication that the coupler pin and lever are fully
engaged.
•
Hydraulic attachments have a maximum hydraulic
pressure rating. Failure to make sure the attachment
is equipped with a pressure reducing valve, or is rated
to be equal or greater than 268.8 bar (3,900 psi), which
is the maximum pressure of the telehandler auxiliary
hydraulic system at the quick-disconnect couplers,
could result in death or serious injury.
•
Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight (if
equipped).
Shut Down Procedure
To prevent death or serious injury, follow these procedures
before leaving the telehandler cab:
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Park telehandler on a firm, level surface.
•
Move travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N).
•
Set parking brake to ON (engaged).
•
Lower forks and attachments to the ground.
result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
•
Turn Ignition switch to the OFF position.
•
Remove the key.
•
Unbuckle the seat belt.
•
Place "Do Not Operate" tags on the Starter switch
and steering wheel when maintenance or service is
required.
•
Block wheels when maintenance is required.
Warning
Warning
Always engage the parking
brake
before
leaving
telehandler. The telehandler
can roll if the parking brake is
not ON (engaged), which could
Telehandler Maintenance
Follow
the
maintenance to make sure the telehandler continues to meet
manufacturer's specifications. Failure to properly maintain
the telehandler can result in improper performance, which
could cause death, serious injury, or property damage.
•
"Do Not Operate" tags indicate the telehandler should
not be operated until all service or maintenance is
completed.
•
Keep two (2) legible "Do Not Operate" tags with the
telehandler at all times. "Do Not Operate" tags are
provided at the end of this manual.
•
DO NOT operate the telehandler and attachments if
they require repairs.
•
Make sure basic maintenance is completed and service
problems are corrected.
•
Death or serious injury can result from operating a
telehandler before all repairs have been made and all
proper maintenance is completed.
a hydraulic leak. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure,
even a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, which
the
could cause death or serious injury. If hydraulic oil is inject-
ed into your skin, a doctor familiar with this type of injury
must treat it immediately.
tank filler cap slowly to relieve pressure. Relieve all pres-
sure in a hydraulic system before any caps, lines, fittings, or
related items are disconnected or removed.
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Warning
manufacturer's
instructions
Attach "Do Not Operate" tags to the Ignition
switch and steering wheel before beginning
any service or maintenance.
Warning
Check hydraulic oil lines, tubes,
and hoses carefully. DO NOT
use your bare hand to check for
leaks. Always use a board or
cardboard when checking for
Serious injury could result from
hydraulic oil pressure or hot
oil. DO NOT remove a hydrau-
lic tank filler cap unless it is
cool enough to touch with bare
hands. Remove the hydraulic
for
proper
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