Risk Of Burns And Explosion; Risk Of Crushing And Collision - Haulotte Compact 8 Operator's Manual

Electric scissor lifts
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- Safety precautions

3.2.5 - Risk of burns and explosion

For any intervention on the power sources, wear glasses and protective clothes (acid spray).
N.B.-:-Acid is neutralised with sodium bicarbonate and water.
• Do not work in an explosive or flammable atmosphere (spark, flame, etc.).
• Do not touch the hot parts of the hydraulic power source (engine, filters, etc.).
• Do not bridge the battery terminals with metallic objects.
• Do not service the battery close to a spark, naked flame, glowing tobacco (emissions of gas).

3.2.6 - Risk of crushing and collision

When in the platform, respect the following instructions :
• During operation, keep all the parts of the body inside the platform.
• Keep hands and limbs well away from the scissor arms.
• Adjust the movement speed to the ground conditions (traffic, slope, etc.).
• Respect stopping distances after the controls are released :
• 3 m(9 ft10 in) at high speed.
• 1 m(3 ft3 in) at low speed.
• Ensure there are no obstacles (structure) in the work area.
• Always obtain assistance from a guide on the ground when manoeuvring.
• All the personnel in the platform or on the within the vicinity of the machine must wear Personal
Protection Equipment (safety helmet, etc.).
• When moving the machine, ensure that the machine operating areas is free of persons and obstacles.
Do not operate other machines (crane, platform, etc.) in the work area.
Take account of the distance, reduced visibility and blind spots during use of the machine.
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