D Operation; Safety Regulations For The Operation Of The Forklift Truck - Jungheinrich AM I20 Instructions De Service

D Operation

1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of the
Forklift Truck
Driver authorisation
The truck may only be used by suitably trained personnel, who have demonstrated to
the proprietor or his representative that they can drive and handle loads and have
been authorised to operate the truck by the proprietor or his representative.
Operator's rights, responsibilities and rules of conduct
The driver must be informed of his duties and responsibilities and be instructed in the
operation of the truck and shall be familiar with the operating instructions. Safety
shoes must be worn on pedestrian-operated trucks.
Unauthorised use of truck
The operator is responsible for the truck during the time it is in use. The operator must
prevent unauthorised persons from moving or operating the truck. Do not carry
passengers or lift other people.
Damage and faults
The supervisor must be informed immediately of any damage or faults to the truck or
attachment. Trucks which are unsafe for operation (e.g. wheel or brake problems)
must not be used until they have been rectified.
Repairs
The operator must not carry out any repairs or alterations to the truck without
authorisation and the necessary training to do so. The operator must never disable or
adjust safety mechanisms or switches.
Hazardous area
WARNING!
Risk of accidents/injury in the hazardous area of the truck
A hazardous area is defined as the area in which people are at risk due to travel or
lifting operations of the truck, its load handler or the load. This also includes the area
within reach of falling loads or lowering/falling operating equipment.
Instruct unauthorised persons to leave the hazardous area.
In case of danger to third parties, give a warning signal in good time.
If unauthorised persons are still within the hazardous area, stop the truck
immediately.
Safety devices, warning signs and warning instructions
Safety devices, warning signs (see page 16) and warning instructions in the present
operating instructions must be strictly observed.
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