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

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ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

Owners, Users, and Operators:

Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel that you make a major contribution to safety if you, as the equipment users and operators:

1.Comply with OSHA, Federal, State, and Local Regulations.

2.Read, Understand, and Follow the instructions in this and other manuals supplied with this machine.

3.Use Good Safe Work Practices in a common sense way.

4.Only have trained/certified operators – directed by informed and knowledgeable supervision – running the machine.

NOTE: OSHA prohibits the alteration or modification of this machine without written manufacturer's approval. Use only factory approved parts to service or repair this machine.

If there is anything in this manual that is not clear or which you believe should be added, please contact us.

Internet: www.genieind.com

Email: techpub@genieind.com

Thank you!

THIS SYMBOL MEANS YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED! READ, UNDERSTAND AND

FOLLOW ALL DANGER, WARNING AND

CAUTION DECALS ON YOUR ROUGH TERRAIN

FORKLIFT.

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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
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