Safety<strong>XR1045</strong> WarningOperators must be properly trainedand qualified to operate this specificforklift. Know the location, learn thespecific purpose, and demonstrate safeand proper use of all controls, instruments, indicatorlights, and safety and instruction labels. Safety isyour responsibility. Failure to follow these guidelinescould result in death or serious injury.To prevent death or serious injury, theoperator must be seated with seat beltfastened, the travel select lever set toNEUTRAL, the Parking Brake switch ON(engaged), the service brake applied, and the areafree of people and obstructions BEFORE starting theforklift.<strong>Operation</strong> Safetyapparatus. DangerDeath or serious injury by electrocutionwill result from contact with or inadequateclearance with energized power lines or• Never operate the forklift in an area where activeoverhead power lines, overhead or undergroundcables, or other power sources exist.• Contact the appropriate power or utility companyto de-energize power lines or take other suitableprecautions.Keep the forklift, attachments, and loads asafe distance from electrical power lines.• Remain at least 10 feet (3 meters), plus an additional0.4 inches (10 millimeters) for each 1,000 Volts over50,000 Volts, from active power lines and otherpower sources.• Work site operating directives and/or local or statecodes might require a greater distance.• Know the maximum height and reach of thisreach forklift. WarningUse of the frame sway control with theboom raised above horizontal couldcause tip over resulting in death or injury.Always use the frame sway control to levelthe forklift BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.If the forklift cannot be leveled using the framesway control, do not attempt to raise or place load.Reposition forklift or have the surface leveled. WarningTo prevent death, serious injury, orproperty damage, the operator must beseated with seat belt fastened, arms, legs,and head completely inside the RolloverProtection Structure/Falling Object ProtectionStructure (ROPS/FOPS), the travel select lever inNEUTRAL, the Parking Brake switch ON (engaged), andthe service brakes applied BEFORE starting the forklift.• The seat belt MUST be worn while operating theforklift. Failure to wear the seat belt could result indeath or serious injury.DO NOT adjust the seat or seat belt whilethe forklift is moving. Keep both handson the wheel while the forklift is movingto prevent loss of forklift control whichcould result in death or serious injury.incident:Never try to escape the forklift if itbecomes unstable. Learn and practicethese safety procedures to protectyourself from a roll over or tip over• Remain securely fastened in the seat belt.• Keep your head, body, and limbs within the ROPS/FOPS structure.• Brace yourself and hold on firmly.• Lean away from the point of impact.• Stay on the forklift and ride out the roll over ortip over.Page 10<strong>Xtreme</strong> <strong>Manufacturing</strong>, LLC
<strong>XR1045</strong>Safety WarningNEVER allow passengers toride on the forklift. DO NOTallow riders on the frameor operator cab. Allowingpassengers to ride could result in death or seriousinjury. The reach forklift is designed for the safety ofthe operator only.NEVER use crab or four wheel (4W)steering for traveling at high speeds. Useonly two wheel (2W) steering for higherspeed travel and slow the forklift beforeturning. Rapid turning while using crab or four wheel(4W) steering can cause tip over which could result indeath or serious injury.DO NOT travel with an elevated boom.Retract the boom fully. Lower the boomas low as practical for proper visibility.Maintain enough ground clearancefor conditions. Traveling with an elevated boom cancause tip over, which could result in death or seriousinjury.Allow for adequate clearance betweenthe attachment and other objectswhen turning. The attachment extendsbeyond the front of the forklift. Theoperator must be aware of the maximum sweep of anyattachment being used to avoid hitting personnel andother objects in the area and to prevent death, seriousinjury, or property damage. WarningTo prevent death, serious injury, orproperty damage, make sure the forkliftcomes to a complete stop before movingthe travel select lever. A sudden change indirection of travel, while carrying a load, could reducestability and/or cause the load to shift or fall.DO NOT shift through multiple gears witha single turn of the gear select lever. Allowthe engine speed to slow down beforeshifting to the next lower gear. Improperuse of the gear select lever could cause transmissiondamage or forklift tip over/roll over and result in deathor serious injury.Operate the forklift for maximum stability.Unstable forklifts can tip over, resulting indeath, serious injury, or property damage.Keep the forklift stable by following theseand other appropriate guidelines:• Adjust speed for terrain and conditions.• Avoid obstacles by driving around them rather thanover them, when possible.• Start, stop, travel, steer, and brake smoothly.• Load, unload, and turn the forklift on level ground,when possible.• Slow down for turns.• Slow down for rough, slippery, or soft terrain.• Use caution around steep slopes, creeks, gullies,ridges, ditches, and ravines.• Stay away from soft edges that could collapse underthe forklift.For information call (800) 497-1704 Page 11