Safety Instructions - HANGCHA XC Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

4.Safety instructions

1. Only tr ained and accredited operators are
permitted to operate the forklift truck.
2. Have a discussion and make plans before
working.
3. Inspect the truck at periodic intervals for
leaks, deformation, defects, etc. the life of the
truck will be shortened or an accident could
occur.
Make sure to replace the "key safety parts"
during periodical inspection.
Wipe off oil, grease or water from the floor
board and foot and hand controls.
Strictly prohibit smoking and spark near the
storage battery when checking it.
When performing maintenance on the mast,
front and rear lights, or other high places, be
safely secured and take care not to slip.
Be careful do not be scalded when
inspecting the motor, controller and etc.
4. Operators must wear a helmet, work shoes
and overalls.
5. Whenever you discover a fault, stop the
forklift, hang a "DANGER" or "OUT OF
ORDER" sign on it, remove the ignition key
and notify a manager. The truck may only be
used after the fault has been eliminated.
Arrange for immediate repair in the event
of a fault when lifting or driving uphill or
downhill, or a leakage of battery electrolyte,
hydraulic oil or brake fluid.
6. Batteries generate explosive gases. Keep
sparks and open flames away from the battery.
Keep tools away from the battery terminals to
prevent sparks or short-circuits.
7. The truck is designed to operate on solid
and flat cement, asphalt or concrete surfaces.
Check the road condition in advance.
The truck is designed to operate in the
following climatic
range -20 ℃ to 50 ℃; maximum wind speed 5
m/s; maximum relative air humidity 90% (at
20°C).
The truck is not suitable for use in flammable
or explosive working environments.
8. The overhead guard prevents cargo from
falling onto the operator. The load backrest
ensures the stability of loads. Do not use a
forklift without the overhead guard and load
backrest. Modifications to attachments must
be authorized by the manufacturer. Do not
attempt to modify attachments yourself.
9. Clear up the working site, clean obstacle,
sweep macadam, muddy sand, and wipe off
greasy dirt and water.
10. Use the safety grip when mounting and
dismounting the truck. Not quick jump or jump
out of forklifts.
11. It is forbidden to drive the truck on other
place else operator's seat. Never put your
hand and foot out of the truck body. Especially,
don't let your foot outside rear of the truck.
12. It is forbidden to people to enter the
clearance of the mast and truck body, for
when the mast reaches back, once be
clamped, it will cause fatal dangers.
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