Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Safety, Training and Knowledge

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ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY

SAFETY

These are general safety rules, which must be followed. You are also required to read and understand the Operator's Manual as there are instructions, which are more detailed specific to this machine.

TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE

1.Safety must always be the operator's most important concern.

2.This machine must only be operated by trained personnel, who have demonstrated their ability to do so safely.

3.Comply with the requirements of current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, including 29CFR1910.178; and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B56.6 latest edition.

4.Read and Understand all Decals and Warnings.

5.Read and Understand the Rating Chart.

6.Know that the machine can safety lift each load before attempting to lift.

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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 Accident Prevention General Safety ProceduresSafety Alert Symbol OperatorHand 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