SAFETY PRACTICES The information in this manual does not replace any safety rules and laws used in your area. Before operating this vehicle, learn the rules and laws for your area. Make sure the vehicle has the correct equipment according to these rules and laws.
Your safety and the safety of others in the work area depend significantly upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct operation practices and procedures for this vehicle.
ACAUTION CAUTION means that a situation COULD be hazardous and MAY result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. CAUTION is also used to alert against unsafe practices of the operator and unsafe practices with the vehicle.
SIGNAL WORDS This is the industry's Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol is used to call your attention to items or operations that could be dangerous to you or other persons using this equipment. Please read these messages carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.
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There are certain hazards that cannot be avoided solely by mechanical means in the everyday use of material handling vehicles . Only intelligence, good sense, and care by the operator, along with proper maintenance can assure that the vehicles are operated propeny. It is important to have trained, reliable personnel ope rating this vehicle. If at any time the operator finds that the vehicle is not performing propeny , discontinue operation of the vehicle and report the condition to a supelVisor for correction. • Move and transport materials that are properly and evenly loaded.
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• Travel in a direction of maximum visibility. Wl038.EPS
DANGER, WARNING, & CAUTION: WHAT THEY MEAN Hazards are identified by the "Safety Alert Symbol" and followed by a single word: Danger, Warning , or Caution.
ADANGER DANGER means that a situation IS hazardous and WILL result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
AWARNING WARNING means that a situation COULD be hazardous and MAY result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
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OPERATING RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
• Operate this vehicle from the driver's position after assuring that the operation will not endanger the driver or any others. • DO NOT operate this vehicle in hazardous areas.
DECALS • The decals on the vehicle provide instructions for safe and correct operation. • NEVER make modifications affecting safe operation or capacity without the expressed approval of Compact Technologies. • When Compact Technologies approved modifications are made, the user is responsible for seeing that appropriate decals and operating instructions are changed. • All plates and decals must be in place and legible at all times.
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