Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety

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ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY

OPERATION SAFETY

17.Inspect the path of travel before beginning movement. Avoid holes and dropoffs.

18.Traveling on slopes/grades.

i.Ascend and descend slowly and with caution.

ii.When loaded, always travel with the load uphill.

iii.When unloaded,travel with the attachment downhill.

iv.Avoid turning, travel straight up and down.

19.Always position all wheels in line with the machine before switching the steering mode.

20.Always position the machine and set the park brake before lifting a load.

21.Do not allow riders on the machine or forks.

22.Do not transport or lift personnel into position with this forklift.

23.When leaving the operator's station:

i.Place the directional controls in neutral.

ii.Apply the parking brake.

iii.Lower the attachment to the ground.

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Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Section Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Table of Contents Introduction Rough Terrain Fork Lift SafetyStandards Standards and SymbolsTraining and Knowledge SafetyOperators Responsibilities Managements Responsibilities Maintenance and Repair Operation Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Section General Safety General Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Safety ProceduresOperator Accident PreventionHand Holds and Steps Welding PrecautionsRefueling Service Tires Safely Hydraulic SafetyFluids Under Pressure Boom Safety Practice Safe MaintenanceUSE Seat Belt Avoid Electrical Power Lines Jump Starting Jump StartingProper Load Chart USE Letter Visible 8000 lbs General Safety Section Controls and Instruments Controls and Instruments Operators Compartment Controls and InstrumentsJoystick Control Functions Joystick Control Functions Button Pushed LOW Service Brake Pressure Light Service BrakesParking Brake Frame Sway Control Hydraulic Pump Destroke Button GaugesTransmission SteeringFront Axle Differential Lock Controls and Instruments Section Operation Operation Operation Operation and Safety GuidelinesBefore Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Operation Before Operating the Forklift Operation Operation Operation Transporting a Load Operation Placing a Load Operation GTH-644, GTH-842, GTH-844 Operation Section Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Procedures Before Servicing General Safety PracticesFluid Under Pressure Scheduledmaintenance Daily MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Section Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets Msds Material Safety DataCalifornia California Proposition 65 Warnings