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Starting up the truck
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Checks and Operations to Be Performed Before Starting Daily Work
WARNING!
Damage and other truck or attachment (optional equipment) defects can result
in accidents.
If damage or other truck or attachment (optional equipment) defects are discovered
during the following checks, the truck must be taken out of service until it has been
repaired.
Report any defects immediately to your supervisor.
Mark defective truck and take out of service.
Do not return the industrial truck to service until you have identified and rectified the
fault.
Inspection before daily operation
Procedure
• Check the whole of the outside of the truck for signs of damage and leaks.
• Check the load handler for visible signs of damage such as cracks, bent or severely
worn forks.
• Check the load wheels for damage.
• Check that the markings and labels are present, clean and legible, see page 16.
• Test the brakes.
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