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Maintenance & Operation SafetyXR620/621/842/1045/1245/1254/1267/1534/2050/3034Section 2Maintenance & Operation Safety2-1 GENERALOperating and maintaining a rough-terrain, forward-reach forklift can be a very safe endeavor, or a verydangerous endeavor. The U.S. Government, private industry, and Xtreme Manufacturing have extendeda great deal of time, effort, and money in making the operator’s and mechanic’s workplace safe. To helpaccomplish that goal, standardized safety signal words and symbols have been developed andincorporated in this manual.2-2 SAFETY SIGNAL WORDSSafety signal words are the word or words that call attention to a hazard and designate a degree or levelof hazard seriousness. The signal words used in this manual are DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.The word DANGER in a red box indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if notavoided, will result in death or serious injury.The word WARNING in an orange box indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.The word CAUTION in a yellow box, when used with the safety alert symbol, indicates apotentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderateinjury.The word CAUTION in a yellow box, when used without the safety alert symbol, indicatesa potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.2-3 NOTESNotes are used to highlight important maintenance information that is provided to facilitatetroubleshooting and repair actions. Notes are not used to convey any type of danger or safetyinformation. Notes may appear before or after the affected text or illustration and appear as follows:NOTE: Do not over-tighten the chain.Service Manual Rev 01 – 05/10 2-1P/N 24933-000