Lull 1044C-54 Series II Service Manual - Manual (Page 24)

Safety
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Safety Standard
The ASME/ANSI B56.6 safety standard for rough terrain forklift trucks
defines safety requirements relating to the design, operation, and
maintenance of these vehicles. For a copy of this standard write to:
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
United Engineering Center
345 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
Maintenance Safety
General
DO NOT attempt machine operation or maintenance until you have read
and fully understand the safety instructions in this section. Only trained
and authorized personnel should be permitted to operate or maintain the
machine.
Mounting and Dismounting
Mount and dismount the machine only where steps and handholds are
provided. Keep steps, handholds and the cab floor free of debris, mud, and
other foreign matter. Replace damaged, loose, or excessively worn no-slip
surfacing on cab floor.
Face the machine when mounting and dismounting. Do not attempt to get
off the machine while it is moving. Never jump off the machine. Do not
mount or dismount the machine when carrying tools, equipment, etc.
Before Servicing the Machine
Before servicing the machine, position the forklift in a level area out of any
traffic lanes and follow safe shutdown procedures as described in the
Owners/Operators Manual supplied with each machine.
Wear all the protective clothing and personal safety gear necessary to
perform the job safely. This may include:
• Aprons
• Heavy gloves
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Safety shoes
• Welding helmet
• Filter mask or respirator.
Check the following items:
• If the forklift should not be started, attach a “DO NOT OPERATE”
warning tag to the steering wheel and remove the ignition key.