5.5
Safety belt
f
Fasten safety belt before using the industrial truck.
The belt protects you from serious injuries!
Protect safety belt from dirt (e.g. cover during standstill) and clean it in regular inter-
vals. Thaw out and dry frozen belt lock or belt winder to prevent them from freezing
up again.
A
The dry temperature of the warm air must not exceed +60°!
f
Do not change anything at the safety belt!
Increased danger because of malfunctions.
– Replace safety belts after each accident.
– Only original spare parts must be used for retrofitting and repairs.
f
Damaged or inoperative safety belts must be replaced by appointed retailers or
branches.
Behaviour in exceptional situations
f
Never loose the belt and never alight if
the industrial truck threatens to overturn.
Jumping down increases the danger of
injuries!
Proper behaviour:
– Bend trunk over the steering wheel.
– Hold steering wheel tight with both
hands and support with feet.
– Bend body against the falling direc-
tion.
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