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14.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Only persons authorized by the owner or operator of the equipment and having proper certification (local
or national) may carry out inspection, maintenance and repairs of the lift truck.
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If inspection, maintenance or repair work is carried out incorrectly, it is very dangerous.
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When carrying out inspection and maintenance, use a level, dry, dust-free area.
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If the work is carried out inside a building, make sure that there is ample ventilation.
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To be prepared in the event of a fire, have a fire extinguisher nearby and make sure that you know how to
use it.
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Before carrying out inspection, lower the forks to the ground and stop the machine.
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Do not run the engine unless it is necessary.
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Place the directional lever, speed lever and work equipment control levers in neutral.
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Wipe off any oil or grease. Immediately wipe up any oil that has leaked. If the lift truck is dirty, it becomes
difficult or impossible to find cracks or other problems. Always clean the lift truck before starting inspection.
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Do not smoke or allow any flame to exist under any circumstances. Do not use any cloth which is soaked
in fuel, flammable solvent, oil or grease. There is danger that it may catch fire.
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Wear suitable clothes for the job.
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Use suitable safety and protective equipment (hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, gloves) for the job.
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When working on top of the lift truck, be careful not to fall.
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Do not put your feet under the forks.
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When opening or closing the floor plate or engine hood, be careful not to get your hands or body caught.
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When carrying out inspection with the forks raised, insert a stand under the inner mast to prevent the forks
and mast from dropping.
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When carrying out the job with another worker, decide who is the leader and carry out the job in
accordance with instructions from that person.
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After repairing, make sure that the trouble has been corrected by performing a trial run.
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During the trial run, start and operate the lift truck carefully because it is possible that the trouble has not
been fully corrected or that defective parts have not been removed.
USE QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE LOCATION
PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS WHEN CARRYING OUT INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
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