Safety Information - Komatsu AX20 Operation & Maintenance Manual

2. SAFETY INFORMATION

2. SAFETY INFORMATION
This OPERATING MANUAL contains information necessary for the operation of a basic fork lift truck. Optional
equipment is sometimes installed that can change some operating characteristics described in this manual. Make
sure the necessary instructions are available and understood before operating the lift truck.
Some of the components and systems described in this OPERATING MANUAL will NOT be installed on your unit.
If you have a question about any item described, contact your local dealer.
Additional information that describes the safe operation and use of lift trucks is available from the following
sources:
• Employment safety and health standards or regulations
• Safety codes and standards, such as: American National Standard, ANSI B56.1, Safety Standard For Low Lift
and High Lift Trucks.
• Publications from government safety agencies, government insurers, private insurers and private organiza-
tions, such as: Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations from the National Safety Council.
NOTE: Forklift trucks are not intended for use on public roads.
Most accidents are caused by a failure to follow fundamental safety rules for the operation and maintenance of lift
trucks. To avoid accidents, read, understand and follow all precautions and warnings in this manual and on the lift
truck before operating and performing maintenance. Do not operate or carry out maintenance of this lift truck
unless you are sure that you understand the explanations and procedures completely.
To identify safety messages in this manual and on lift truck labels, the following signal words are used.
This word is used for precautions that may not lead to damage or failure, but which must be taken
NOTICE
to avoid actions that could shorten the life of the lift truck.
Safety precautions are described in the SAFETY, OPERATION and MAINTENANCE sections of this manual.
Komatsu Forklift cannot predict every circumstance that might involve a potential hazard in operation and
maintenance. Therefore, the safety messages in this manual and on the lift truck may not include all possible
safety precautions.
If any procedures or actions not specifically recommended or allowed in this manual are used, it is your
responsibility to be sure that you and others can do such procedures and actions safely and without damaging the
lift truck. If you are unsure about the safety of some procedures, contact your Komatsu Forklift dealer.
The procedures and precautions given in this manual apply only to intended uses of the lift truck. If you use your lift
truck for any unintended use that is not specifically prohibited, you must be sure that it is safe for you and others. In
no event should you or others engage in prohibited uses or actions as described in this manual.
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These safety messages or labels describe precautions that must be taken to
avoid a hazard which carries a serious risk of serious injury or death.
These safety messages or labels usually describe precautions that must be taken
to avoid a hazard which may lead to serious injury or death.
This word is used on safety messages and safety labels for hazards which could
result in injury or damage to the lift truck or surrounding property if the hazard is
not avoided.