Genie GTH-644 manual General Safety Procedures, Safety Alert Symbol, Operator, Accident Prevention

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GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Stop and take time to read ALL safety alert messages. Follow all safety messages to avoid injury and/or death.

WARNING

ALWAYS wear eye protection and personal safety equipment.

THE OPERATOR

The operator must be fully trained and qualified to operate this machine.

Before start-up or machine operation, the operator must learn the location and purpose of the:

1.Controls

2.Instruments

3.Indicator lights

4.Safety and instruction labels

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Use protective clothing and safety equipment. Always use approved safety equipment such as: gloves, safety boots, safety hard hats, goggles and ear protection when necessary.

Wear protective clothing that is snug and belted where required.

FIRE PREVENTION/FIRST AID

Install a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher in the operator's cab.

KEEPTHEFIRST-AIDKIT andFIREEXTINGUISHER properly maintained. Follow the instructions provided with the first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

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Contents

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 PreventionRefueling Welding PrecautionsHand Holds and Steps Fluids Under Pressure Hydraulic SafetyService Tires Safely USE Seat Belt Practice Safe MaintenanceBoom Safety 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