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Chapter 3 – Safety
• DO NOT modify, disable, or bypass any safety de-
vices.
• DO NOT burn or drill holes in forks or other attach-
ments.
Warning
Structural damage, modification, or alteration, in-
cluding welding or drilling, can impair and weaken
the protective capability of the Rollover Protective
Structure/Falling Object Protective Structure (ROPS/
FOPS) and could result in death or serious injury.
• Replace the ROPS/FOPS, if it is damaged, before
operating the telehandler.
Mounting/Dismounting
Warning
Failure to use proper safety procedures when mount-
ing and dismounting the telehandler could result in
death or serious injury.
• Keep steps clear of dirt, mud, snow, ice, debris, and
other hazards.
• Face the telehandler for mounting or dismounting. Use
hand holds and steps to maintain three (3) points of
contact at all times, either both hands and one foot or
both feet and one hand.
• DO NOT use the controls, steering wheel, or foot
pedals as hand holds or steps. Avoid accidentally
engaging or disengaging a control.
Warning
DO NOT jump from the telehandler. Clothing can get
caught on pedals, levers, or other protruding parts.
Landing on uneven surfaces could result in death or
serious personal injury.
Work Site Safety
Warning
Use proper safety procedures and avoid hazardous
situations while operating the telehandler to prevent
death, serious injury, or property damage.
• Check the work site for any hazards before operating
the telehandler.
• Check the work surface for loose soil conditions and
overhead power lines.
• Contact your local underground utility service or dig-
ging hot line to mark all underground hazards.
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Warning
Underground objects could cause death or serious
injury.
• Learn the location of all underground hazards at the
work site, such as gas and water pipes, electrical
cables and sewers.
Warning
Operate the telehandler only on firm, stable surfaces.
Holes, obstructions, debris, loose fill, and other work
site hazards could result in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT allow bystanders in the work area.
• Avoid personnel, machinery, and telehandlers in the
work area.
• Know the rules for movement of people and telehan-
dlers on the work site.
• Follow work site signs and signals.
• Check boom clearance before driving under a door
opening, bridge, etc.
• Slow down when approaching obstructions. Use a
spotter, if necessary.
• Stop for poor visibility conditions, such as dust, smoke,
fog, etc. Wait until visibility improves before continuing.
• DO NOT operate the telehandler if you are using
drugs, alcohol, or any medication that might impair
your judgment or ability.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to operate the
telehandler.
• DO NOT operate the telehandler on roads. The tele-
handler is not equipped for road travel.
Warning
Operate the telehandler in an enclosed area only
if there is a ventilation system capable of routing
hazardous fumes outside. Engine exhaust contains
products of combustion that could cause death or
serious injury.
Caution
Use caution when operating the telehandler during
storms or strong winds.
Warning
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Personal protec-
tive equipment can include, but is not limited to hardhat,
gloves, footwear, safety glasses or goggles, and hear-
ing protection. Make sure clothing is snug and properly
belted. DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, watches,
or anything that can catch on telehandler controls,
moving parts, etc. Failure to wear the proper protective
clothing could result in death or serious injury.
Before Starting the Telehandler
Keep the Operation and Safety Manual on the telehandler
at all times. Contact Xtreme Manufacturing for replace-
ment manuals.
XR5919-A
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