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Pre-Operation Inspection
To perform the pre-operation inspection make sure the
telehandler is NOT running, the engine is cool, the tele-
handler is parked on level ground, the boom is completely
retracted, and the frame is level.
Note
Copy and use the Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist in
this section.
Warning
Wear appropriate protective clothing. Personal pro-
tective equipment can include, but is not limited to
hardhat, gloves, footwear, safety glasses or goggles,
and hearing protection. Make sure clothing is snug
and properly belted. DO NOT wear loose clothing,
jewelry, watches, or anything that can catch on tele-
handler controls, moving parts, etc. Failure to wear
the proper protective clothing could result in death
or serious injury.
Perform a pre-operation inspection and functional tests at
the beginning of each work shift. Perform the pre-opera-
tion inspection first. DO NOT perform the pre-operation
inspection with the engine running or hot. Contact with
moving or heated parts could cause death or serious
injury.
Perform a pre-operation inspection and functional tests
in an open area.
Become familiar with all safety and hazard labels, regu-
lations, and procedures. Make sure all proper labels are
attached to the telehandler and remain legible.
Remove telehandler from service and place "Do Not
Operate" tags on the starter switch and steering wheel if
anything is found to be in need of repair or maintenance,
defective, or unsafe in any way.
Caution
Contact with hot surfaces and the exhaust pipe after
the telehandler has been operated could result in
serious personal injury.
Warning
Always check the condition of the seat belt and
mounting hardware before operating the telehandler.
If the seat belt or mounting hardware is defective, it
may not properly restrain the operator, resulting in
death or serious injury.
DO NOT operate the telehandler until the seat belt or
mounting hardware is replaced, if worn or damaged.
The seat belt MUST be worn while operating the tele-
handler. Failure to wear the seat belt could result in
death or serious injury.
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Chapter 5 – Pre-Operation Inspection
Check hydraulic oil lines, tubes, and hoses carefully.
DO NOT use your bare hand to check for leaks. Al-
ways use a board or cardboard when checking for a
hydraulic leak. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pres-
sure, even a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body
tissue, which could cause death or serious injury. If
hydraulic oil is injected into your skin, a doctor famil-
iar with this type of injury must treat it immediately.
Serious injury could result from hydraulic oil pres-
sure or hot oil. DO NOT remove a hydraulic tank filler
cap unless it is cool enough to touch with bare hands.
Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve
pressure. Relieve all pressure in a hydraulic system
before any caps, lines, fittings, or related items are
disconnected or removed.
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is hot.
The cooling system is under pressure. Hot coolant
could cause severe burns or eye injury. Wear protec-
tive clothing and safety glasses.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and potential-
ly explosive gases. To avoid death or serious injury
when checking, testing, or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from
batteries.
• Provide ventilation for flammable vapors.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment,
including safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfu-
ric acid, which is poison and could cause severe
chemical burns. Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes,
skin, or clothing. Use protective gear when handling
batteries. DO NOT tip a battery beyond a 45 degree
angle in any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid sugges-
tions:
• External contact - Flush with water.
• Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids)
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately. Flushing must begin immediately to
avoid permanent eye tissue damage.
• Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water or
milk to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vom-
iting. Get medical attention immediately.
Note
In case of internal contact, DO NOT give fluids that induce
vomiting.
Wear eye protection when starting a telehandler with
jump start cables. Improper jump start procedures
could cause the battery to explode, which could result
in death or serious injury.
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