Jungheinrich EKS 314 Manual De Instrucciones página 53

The operator's main responsibility lies in the safe operation of the powered industrial
truck according to the instructions imparted in the training program.
Operation not complying to the safety regulations or improper operation or mainte-
nance of a powered industrial truck may lead to:
– Death or severe injuries of the operator or others;
– Damage to the industrial truck or other material damage.
The training program shall emphasize safe and proper operation to avoid injury to the
operator and others and prevent property damage, and shall cover the following are-
as:
1. Fundamentals of the powered industrial truck(s) the trainee will operate, includ-
ing:
– Characteristics of the powered industrial truck(s), including variations between
trucks in the workplace;
– Differences between the truck and the automobile;
– Significance of nameplate data, including rated capacity, warnings, and
instructions affixed to the industrial truck;
– Operating instructions and warnings in the operating manual for the truck, and
instructions for inspection and maintenance to be performed by the operator;
– Type of motive power and its characteristics;
– Method of steering;
– Braking method and characteristics, with and without load;
– Visibility, with and without load, forward and reverse;
– Load handling capacity, weight and load center;
– Stability characteristics with and without load, with and without attachments;
– Controls-location, function, method of operation, identification of symbols;
– Load handling capabilities; forks, attachments;
– Fueling and battery charging;
– Guards and protective devices for the specific type of truck;
– Other characteristics of the specific industrial truck;
2. Operating environment and its effect on truck operation, including:
– Floor or ground conditions, including temporary conditions;
– Fueling and battery charging facilities;
– Application of "classified" industrial trucks in areas rated as potentially
endangered by fire or explosion as per ANSI/NFPA 505 definition;
– Narrow aisles, doorways, overhead wires and piping, and other areas of limited
clearance;
– Areas where the truck may be operated near other powerde industrial trucks,
other vehicles, or pedestrians;
– Use and capacity of elevators;
– Other special operating conditions and hazards that may be encountered.
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