Handling Instructions - Manitou MSI 20 D Operator's Manual

H
ANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
A - GENERAL
- Ensure the correct functioning of your lift truck's attachments.
- Do not attempt to carry out operations which exceed the capacities of your lift truck or attachments.
- It is prohibited to increase the counterweight value in any way.
- It is prohibited to transport or carry persons in the lift truck, unless it is equipped to do so.
- Avoid travelling for a long distance in reverse.
B - ATTACHMENTS
- Ensure that the attachment is correctly fitted and locked to its frame.
- Conform to the limits on the load chart for the lift truck and/or attachment.
- Ensure that palettes, cases, etc, are in good order and suitable for the load to be lifted.
- Position the forks perpendicular to the load to be lifted, taking account of the load's centre of gravity.
- Never lift a load with a single fork.
- Never lift a sling load with a single fork or with the carriage. Optional solutions exist, consult your dealer.
- Ensure that rapid hydraulic connections on the attachment system are clean and protected.
Before each change of an attachment with hydraulic function, in order to avoid damaging the rapid hydraulic
connections :
- Place the attachment in the closed position, flat on the ground (For unstable attachments, ensure they are secured
using wedges).
- Switch off the I.C. engine.
- Remove pressure from the attachment hydraulic system using the hydraulic controls.
C - ENVIRONMENT
- Signalling and lighting on the lift truck must take account of the conditions of use. In addition to series equipment
mounted on your lift truck, a certain number of options are available, such as : road lighting, stop lights, flashing light,
reverse lights, reverse buzzer alarm, front light, rear light, etc. Consult your agent or dealer.
- Take care when raising the load that no object or person is in the way of movement and do not make any incorrect
manoeuvres.
- In the case of work near aerial lines, ensure that the safety distance is sufficient between the working area of the lift
truck and the aerial line.
You could be electrocuted or seriously injured if you operate or park the lift truck too close to power cables. You are
strongly advised to ensure that the safety rules on the site conform to the local regulations in force regarding all types
- Do not allow anybody to come near the working area of the lift truck or pass beneath an elevated load.
- When operating on a slope, before raising the mast, ensure that the terrain is as horizontal as possible. However, lift
trucks fitted with level correction may work on a steeper incline provided that the greatest part of the slope is corrected.
You must consult your local electrical agency.
of work carried out close to power cables.
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