SAFETY 11. Protection shall be provided from moving parts of the rough terrain forklift truck that present a hazard to personnel on the personnel work platform.
Safety Decals
12. All guardrails shall have a height from the personnel work platform floor of 1075 mm ± 75 mm (42.32 inches ± 5.95 inches) around its upper periphery. Midrails shall also be provided and shall be located not further than 550 mm (21.65 inches) from the guardrails and the toe board. 13. Gates which are hinged on the side shall open inward shall have a positive latch, even if they automatically return to the closed position.
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The machine has decals that provide safety information and precautions. These decals must be kept legible. If missing or illegible, they must be replaced promptly. Replacements can be obtained from your dealer.
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Refer to the following pages for safety decal locations.
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Surfaces must be free of dirt, dust, grease, and foreign material before applying the decal. Remove the smaller portion of the decal backing paper and apply the exposed adhesive to the clean surface, maintaining proper position and alignment. Peel the rest of the backing paper and apply hand pressure to smooth out the decal surface. Refer to the following pages for proper decal locations.
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If replacing a part that has a decal on it, ensure that the replacement part has the same decal.
14. Chains or ropes shall not be used for guardrails or access openings on the personnel work platform. 15. Each guardrail and midrail shall withstand a concentrated test load of 1000 N (225 pound-force) applied at any point in any direction without visible permanent deformation. 16. Anchorage(s) for the connection of a lanyard(s) shall be provided on the personnel work platform. Anchorages shall be capable of withstanding the force of 16 kN (3600 lbs) for each person allowed by the rough terrain forklift truck manufacturer on the anchorage point without reaching ultimate strength. The strength requirement shall only apply to the anchorage(s) and their attachment to the personnel work platform. The number of anchorages shall equal or exceed the rated number of occupants as specified on the personnel work platform nameplate. More than one occupant may attach to a single anchorage if the anchorage is rated for more than one person. Anchorages shall be designed to accept the lanyard. Exposed edges or corners shall be relieved either with a radius of at least 0.5 mm (.02 inches) or a 45° chamfer. 17. The personnel work platform manufacturer shall identify and mark each lanyard anchorage. The identification shall specify the maximum number of lanyards that can be attached at each location. 18. The personnel work platform manufacturer shall provide on the personnel work platform a weatherresistant compartment for storing manufacturer's manuals/instructions related to the personnel work platform. PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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