Safety Regulations Governing The Operation Of The Fork Lift Truck - Jungheinrich EFG-Vac 25 Betriebsanleitung

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Safety regulations governing the operation of the fork lift truck

Driving permission: The fork lift truck must only be operated by persons who have
been trained in the operation of trucks, who have demonstrated to the user or his
representative their capability of moving and handling loads, and who have expressly
been charged by the user or his representative with the operation of the truck.
Rights, duties and conduct of the driver: The driver must be: informed of his rights
and duties; trained in the operation of the fork lift truck; and familiar with the contents
of these operating instructions. All necessary rights must be granted to him.
If the fork lift truck can be used in the pedestrian-controlled mode, the driver must
wear safety boots when operating the truck.
Prohibition of unauthorised use: The driver is responsible for the fork lift truck
during working time. He must forbid unauthorised persons to drive or operate the fork
lift truck. The transport or lifting of persons is forbidden.
Damage and defects: Damage or defects noted on the fork lift truck or on the
attachments must immediately be brought to the notice of the person in charge. fork
lift trucks that cannot be safely operated (e.g. due to worn tyres or defective brakes)
must not be used until they have been properly repaired.
Repairs: Without specific training and express authorisation, the driver is not allowed
to perform any repairs or modifications on the fork lift truck. Under no circumstances
must the driver change the setting of switches or safety installations or render them
ineffective.
Danger area: A “"danger area”" is considered to be the area within which persons are
endangered by the travelling or lifting movements of the fork lift truck or its load lifting
devices (e.g. fork or attachments), or by the loads being transported. This also
includes the area within reach of falling loads or falling / lowering truck attachments.
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Unauthorised persons must be asked to leave the danger area. The driver must give
a warning signal whenever a situation presenting danger to persons might develop.
The fork lift truck must immediately be brought to a standstill if persons, although
asked, do not leave the danger area.
Safety devices and warning labels: The safety devices, warning labels and warning
notes described in the present operating instructions must always be heeded.
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