F - Driving The Lift Truck - Manitou MC 18-2 D K ST3A S1 Operator's Manual

F - DRIVING THE LIFT TRUCK

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Observe the company's traffic regulations or, by default, the public highway code.
- Do not carry out operations which exceed the capacities of your lift truck or attachments.
- Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment to the transport position, i.e. at 300mm from the ground and the
carriage sloping backwards.
- Only carry loads which are balanced and properly anchored to avoid any risk of a load falling off.
- Ensure that palettes, cases, etc., are in good order and suitable for the load to be lifted.
- Familiarize yourself with the lift truck on the terrain where it will be used.
- Ensure that the service brakes are working properly.
- The loaded lift truck must not travel at speeds in excess of 12km/h.
- Drive smoothly at an appropriate speed for the operating conditions (land configuration, load on the lift truck).
- Do not use the hydraulic mast controls when the lift truck is moving.
- Do not maneuver the lift truck with the mast in the raised position unless under exceptional circumstances and then
with extreme caution, at very low speed and using gentle braking. Ensure that visibility is adequate.
- Take bends slowly.
- In all circumstances make sure you are in control of your speed.
- On damp, slippery or uneven terrain, drive slowly.
- Brake gently, never abruptly.
- Only use the lift truck's forward/reverse selector from a stationary position and never do so abruptly.
- Do not drive with your foot on the brake pedal.
- Always remember that hydrostatic type steering is extremely sensitive to movement of the steering wheel, so turn it
gently and not jerkily.
- Never leave the I.C. engine on when the lift truck is unattended.
- Do not leave the cab when the lift truck has a raised load.
- Look where you are going and always make sure you have good visibility along the route.
- Use the rear-view mirrors frequently.
- Drive round obstacles.
- Never drive on the edge of a ditch or steep slope.
- It is dangerous to use two lift trucks simultaneously to handle heavy or voluminous loads, since this operation requires
particular precautions to be taken. It must only be used exceptionally and after risk analysis.
- The ignition switch has an emergency stop mechanism in case of an operating anomaly occurring in the case of lift trucks
not fitted with a punch-operated cut-out.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Always drive the lift truck with the forks or attachment to the transport position, i.e. at 300mm from the ground and the
carriage sloping backwards.
- For lift trucks with gearboxes, select the chosen gear (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS).
- Release the hand brake.
- Shift the forward/reverse selector to the selected direction of travel and accelerate gradually until the lift truck moves off.
IMPORTANT
Operators' attention is drawn to the risks involved in using the lift truck, in particular:
- Risk of losing control.
- Risk of losing lateral and frontal stability of the lift truck.
The operator must remain in control of the lift truck.
In the event of the lift truck overturning, do not try to leave the cabin during the incident.
YOUR BEST PROTECTION IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE CABIN.
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