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Warning
Become completely familiar with the telehandler
before operating on slopes. The telehandler could
overturn due to sudden movement or while operating
on a slope resulting in death or serious injury.
DO NOT raise the boom while operating on a slope.
Raising the boom on a slope, even without a load,
will change the center of gravity, could cause a tip
over, and result in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT turn on a steep slope.
• DO NOT drive the telehandler across slopes.
• Always drive the telehandler straight up and down
a slope (never drive diagonally up or down a slope).
• Drive the telehandler forward up a slope (front of
telehandler facing uphill).
• Back the telehandler down a slope when loaded (front
of telehandler facing uphill).
Warning
Follow appropriate procedures to prevent sudden
changes in telehandler speed that could result in
death or serious injury.
• Slow the telehandler to the appropriate speed before
descending a slope and before loading or unloading
a trailer.
• DO NOT change directions (F/R) of the travel select
lever while the telehandler is moving.
• DO NOT coast downhill. Keep the transmission in the
appropriate gear.
• DO NOT exit the telehandler without following proper
shut down procedures.
Warning
Engine fuel is flammable and can cause a fire or ex-
plosion resulting in death or serious injury. DO NOT
smoke while refueling and keep sparks and open
flames away from the telehandler.
Contact with hot surfaces and the exhaust pipe after
the telehandler has been operated could result in
serious personal injury.
Check warning indicators and gauges on the display
frequently during operation. If a warning indicator is
illuminated or a gauge shows abnormal readings,
stop the telehandler, follow proper shut down pro-
cedures, tag the telehandler with "Do Not Operate"
tags, and have a qualified mechanic service or repair
the telehandler BEFORE placing it into service again.
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Ignoring warning indicators can result in death, seri-
ous injury, or property damage.
Caution
Release the key immediately once the motor starts.
If the motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter
motor continuously for more than 15 seconds. Fail-
ure to release the key after the motor has started or
continuous cranking can damage the starter motor.
DO NOT change steering modes until the telehandler
comes to a complete stop. Align all four (4) tires
"straight-ahead," or perpendicular to the axle, before
changing steering mode.
Load Safety
Warning
Failure to follow proper safety procedures when lift-
ing, lowering, and traveling with a load could result
in death, serious injury, or property damage.
DO NOT exceed telehandler capacity of 5,100 pounds
(2,313.3 kilograms). The total rated capacity of the
forks being used must equal or exceed telehandler
capacity. Forks can bend or break causing loss of
load and possible death or serious injury.
DO NOT exceed the manufacturer's rated load for
any auxiliary attachment. Any attempt to lift or carry
loads in excess of the manufacturer's rated load may
cause telehandler tip over, loss of load, or structural
damage, which could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to keep personnel clear of the load area while
the load is being raised or lowered could result in
death or serious injury. DO NOT lift, swing, or move
a load over anyone.
• Review the rated load capacity of each auxiliary at-
tachment before performing any operation.
• Use the correct load chart and NEVER exceed spec-
ified weights and load centers.
• DO NOT exceed the manufacturer's recommended
load capacity.
• DO NOT operate the telehandler with an unsafe load
distribution.
• Adjust the load as necessary, especially for nonstan-
dard loads.
• Use caution when handling loose material that can
fall into the cab.
• Remove overhanging load materials, when possible,
and watch for sliding material.
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