Operation; Safety Regulations For Operation Of Tuggers; Operating The Tugger 3-2.1 Preparation - Big Joe T15 Operator's Manual

3-1 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF TUGGERS.
Driver authorization: The tugger may only be used by suitably trained personnel,
who have demonstrated that they can drive and handle loads and have been
authorized to operate the tugger by the proprietor or his/her representative.
Driver's obligations and responsibilities: The driver must be informed of his
duties and responsibilities and be instructed in the operation of the tugger and
shall be familiar with the operator manual. Safety shoes must be worn with pedes-
trian operated tuggers.
Unauthorized Use of tugger: The driver is responsible for the tugger during the
time it is in use. He/she shall prevent unauthorized persons from driving or operat-
ing the tugger. It is forbidden to carry passengers or lift personnel.
Damage and Faults: The supervisor must be immediately informed of any dam-
age or faults to the tugger. Tuggers not safe for operation (e.g. wheel or brake
problems etc.) must not be used until they have been rectified.
Repairs: The driver must not carry out any repairs or alterations to the tugger
without the necessary training and authorization to do so. The driver must never
disable or adjust safety mechanisms or switches.
Hazardous area: A hazardous area is defined as the area in which a person is at
risk due to tugger movement, lifting operations, the load handler (e.g. forks or
attachments) or the load itself. This also includes areas which can be reached by
falling loads or lowering operating equipment.
Unauthorized persons must be kept away from the hazardous area.
When there is danger to personnel, a warning must be sounded with sufficient
notice.
If unauthorized personnel are still within the hazardous area the tugger shall be
brought to a halt immediately.
Safety Devices and Warning Signs: Safety devices, warning signs and warning
instructions shall be strictly observed.
3-2 OPERATING THE TUGGER
3-2.1.PREPARATION
Before the tugger can be commissioned, operated or a load unit lifted, the driver
must ensure that there is nobody within the hazardous area.
Checks and operations to be performed before starting daily work
• Visually inspect the entire tugger (in particular wheels and trailer coupling/
load handler) for obvious damage.
• Visually inspect the battery attachment and cable connections.
SECTION 3 OPERATION
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