12D TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORAGED1 IntroductionTransport (i.e. transfer of the machine from one place toanother) and handling (i.e. transfer inside workplaces)must occur with the use of special equipment of ade-quate capacity.The machine must only be transported, handled andstored by qualified personnel, who must have:- specific technical training and experience;- knowledge of the safety regulations and applicablelaws in the relevant sectors;- knowledge of the general safety provisions;- the ability to recognize and avoid any possible haz-ard.D1.1 Transport: Instructions for the carrierD2 HandlingArrange a suitable area with flat floor for machineunloading and storage operations.D2.1 Procedures for handling operationsFor correct and safe lifting operations:• use the type of equipment most suitable for charac-teristics and capacity (e.g. lift trucks or electric pallettruck);• cover sharp edges;• check the forks and lifting procedures according tothe instructions given on the packing.Before lifting:• send all operators to a safe position and prevent per-sons from accessing the handling zone;• make sure the load is stable;• make sure no material can fall during lifting, andmanoeuvre vertically in order to avoid impacts;• handle the machine, keeping it at minimum heightfrom the ground.D2.2 TranslationThe operator must:• have a general view of the path to be followed;• stop the manoeuvre in case of hazardous situations.D2.3 Placing the loadBefore placing the load make sure the path is free andthat the floor is flat and can take the load.D3 StorageThe machine and/or its parts must be stored and pro-tected against damp, in a non-aggressive place free ofvibrations and with room temperature of between -10°C / 14°F and 50°C / 122°F.The place where the machine is stored must have a flatsupport surface in order to avoid any twisting of themachine or damage to the support feet.WARNING!Do not stand under suspended loadsduring the loading/unloading phases.Unauthorized personnel must not accessthe work zone.IMPORTANT!The machine’s weight alone is not suffi-cient to keep it steady.The transported load can shift:- when braking;- when accelerating;- in corners;- on particularly rough roads.CAUTION!For machine lifting, do not use movableor weak parts such as casings, electricalraceways, pneumatic parts, etc., asanchoring points.IMPORTANT!Machine positioning, installation and dis-assembly must be carried out by a spe-cialized technician.IMPORTANT!Do not make modifications to the partssupplied with the machine. Any missingor faulty parts must be replaced withoriginal parts.