Gradall 534B (9103-1390) Service Manual - Manual (Page 8)

INTRODUCTION
General
The manual provides important information
familiarize you with safe operating procedures and
operator maintenance requirements for the Gradall/
534-B Material Handler.
If you have any questions regarding the material
handler, contact your Gradall Material Handler
Distributor.
Operator Qualifications
Operators of the material handler must be in good
physical and mental condition, have normal reflexes
and reaction time good vision and depth perception
and normal hearing. He/she* must not be using
medication which could impair his abilities nor be
under the influence of alcohol or any other drug
during the work shift.
The operator should also possess a valid, applicable
driver’s license and must have completed a course of
training in the safe operation of this type of material
handling equipment.
In addition, the operator must read, understand and
comply with instructions contained in the following
material furnished with the material handler:
This Operator’s Manual
FIEI Rough Terrain Forklift Safety Manual
Gradall Material Handler Safety Manual
All instruction decals and plates
Any optional equipment instructions furnished
The operator must also read, understand and
comply with all applicable Employer, Industry and
Governmental rules, standards and regulations.
Regardless of previous experience operating similar
equipment, the operator must be given sufficient
opportunity to practice with the 534-B Material
Handler in a safe, open area (not hazardous to people
or property) to develop the skills and “feel” required
for safe, efficient operation.
¬ Though no offense or discrimination is intended,
only the masculine pronouns will be used
throughout the remainder of this manual.
Orientation
When used to describe location of componente in
the material handler, the directions front, rear,
right and left relate to the orientation of a person
sitting in the operator’s seat.
Related Manuals & Decals
Separate publication are furnished with the
material handler to provide information
concerning safety, replacement parte, maintenance
procedures, theory of operation and vendor
components. Replacement manuals, decals and
instructions plates can be ordered from your Gradall
Material Handler Distributor.
Serial Number Location
Specify Model and Serial Numbers when ordering
parts and when discussing specific applications and
procedures with your distributor. The model/serial
number plate located on the cate wall to the right
of the Operator’s seat pedestal.
Nomenclature
The illustrations on page 3 include nomenclature
applied to major components of the material handler.
The term “handler” will be used throughout the
balance of this manual in place of the words “material
handler”.
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