XR1045 Operation Manual - Xtreme Manufacturing

SafetyXR1045Mounting/Dismounting WarningFailure to use proper safety procedures whenmounting and dismounting the forklift could result indeath or serious injury.• Keep steps clear of dirt, mud, snow, ice, debris, andother hazards.Face the forklift for mounting ordismounting. Use hand holds and steps tomaintain three (3) points of contact at alltimes, either both hands and one foot orboth feet and one hand.• DO NOT use the controls, steering wheel, or footpedals as hand holds or steps. Avoid accidentallyengaging or disengaging a control.DO NOT jump from the forklift.Clothing can get caught on pedals, levers,or other protruding parts. Landing onuneven surfaces could result in death orserious personal injury.Work Site Safety WarningUse proper safety procedures and avoidhazardous situations while operating theforklift to prevent death, serious injury, orproperty damage.• Check the work site for any hazards before operatingthe forklift.• Check the work surface for loose soil conditions andoverhead power lines.• Contact your local underground utility service ordigging hotline to mark all underground hazards.• Learn the location of all underground hazards at thework site, such as; gas and water pipes, electricalcables, and sewers. Underground objects couldcause death or serious injury. Warning• Operate the forklift only on firm, stable surfaces.Holes, obstructions, debris, loose fill, and other worksite hazards could result in death or serious injury.• DO NOT allow bystanders in the work area.• Avoid personnel, machinery, and vehicles in thework area.• Know the rules for movement of people and vehicleson the work site.• Follow work site signs and signals.• Check boom clearance before driving under a dooropening, bridge, etc.• Slow down when approaching obstructions. Use aspotter, if necessary.• Stop for poor visibility conditions, such as dust,smoke, fog, etc. Wait until visibility improves beforecontinuing.Operate the forklift in an enclosed areaonly if there is a ventilation system capableof routing hazardous fumes outside.Engine exhaust contains products ofcombustion that could cause death or serious injury.DO NOT operate the forklift if you are usingdrugs, alcohol, or any medication thatmight impair your judgment or ability.• You must be 18 years of age or older to operatethe forklift.• DO NOT operate the forklift on roads. The reachforklift is not equipped for road travel.California Proposition 65 WarningEngine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer, birthdefects, and other reproductive harm.Page Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC