Safety Precautions - Skyjack SJ643 TH Operating Manual

Section 2 – Operator Safety

2.2 Safety Precautions

Know and understand the safety precautions before
going on to next section.
WARNING
DO NOT operate this telehandler without proper
authorization and training. Failure to avoid this
hazard can result in serious injury or even death.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety precautions
results in a tip over, falling, crushing, or other
hazards that can result in serious injury or even
death.
MAKE SURE all DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
and INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS are in place and can
be read. Clean or replace decals as required.
KNOW all national, state/provincial and local rules
which apply to your telehandler and jobsite.
WEAR all the protective clothing and personal safety
devices issued to you or called for by job conditions.
DO NOT wear loose clothing,
dangling neckties, scarves, rings,
wristwatches or other jewelry
while operating this telehandler.
DO NOT use this telehandler
under influence of alcohol
or drugs, or if operator's
performance is impaired by a
medical condition, the influence
of prescription or over the counter
drugs, or fatigue.
DO NOT climb on this vehicle for
any reason.
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Safety Precautions
DO NOT stand on forks. Failure
to heed could result in death or
serious injury.
DO NOT use carriage or any
other portion of the boom
for slinging loads unless on
a manufacturer's approved
attachment point that is supplied
with the machine.
DO NOT elevate the boom in
windy or gusty conditions.
DO NOT drive with boom
elevated.
DO NOT operate on surfaces
not capable of holding the weight
of the telehandler; including the
rated load (e.g., covers, drains,
and trenches).
DO NOT maneuver a load while
moving. This greatly increases the
chance of spills and injury.
DO NOT use frame leveling when
boom is elevated. Only use frame
leveling when boom is retracted
and in lowered position.
SJ643 TH & SJ843 TH