Bobcat also highly recommends taking a telehandler operator training course for more detailed instruction. Visit Bobcat Training, for more information on safety materials and additional resources.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro: Safe Operation of Bobcat Telehandlers
00:22 – Get Fully Trained: Visit Bobcat.com/training to Find the Telehandler Operator Training Course
00:35 – Training Tips: Refresher Training, Language Preferences, Questions, Reviewing Training Content
00:58 – Using Other Documentation: Operation and Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and Load Capacity Chart, and AEM Safety Manual
01:15 – Using the Safety Alert Symbol in Bobcat Telehandler Documentation to Identify Hazards
01:35 – Video Topics: Safety Features, Slope Operation, Jobsite Management and Additional Training Resources
01:51 – Operator Responsibility, Precautions, Proper Attire and PPE Requirements
02:39 – Pre-Start Inspection for Bobcat Telehandlers
02:51 – Check Surroundings and Watch for Bystanders
03:15 – Inspect the Jobsite: Ventilation in Enclosed Areas, Look for Potential Hazards, Check Surface Conditions, Preparing Ground for the Job
03:45 – Safely Carrying a Load With an Extended Telehandler Boom
04:10 – Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Overview
04:35 – Inspecting the ROPS/FOPS and Checking Optional Equipment
04:53 – Telehandler Backup Alarm and Optional Rearview Camera
05:22 – Safety Signs and Decals on the Bobcat Telehandler
05:30 – Checking the Telehandler Seatbelt, Horn, Boom Stop, Optional Rear Camera, Windows and Mirrors
05:38 – Checking, Adjusting and Cleaning Telehandler Mirrors
05:44 – Checking Tire Inflation on the Bobcat Telehandler
05:49 – Examine Telehandler and Attachments for Damage, Debris or Modifications
06:00 – Inspecting the Bobcat Telehandler With the Checklist Found on the Machine or in the Operation & Maintenance Manual
06:07 – Safe Telehandler Operation
06:09 – Entering and Exiting the Bobcat Telehandler
06:17 – Inside the Telehandler: Fastening the Seatbelt, Hand and Body Placement
06:26 – Check Parking Brake and Travel Joystick to Verify the Machine Is in Neutral
06:35 – Always Stay Inside the Cab When Starting or Operating
06:45 – Start the Telehandler, Set Engine Speed and Check Controls
07:05 – Operate at a Reduced Speed Until You’re Confident Controlling the Machine
07:13 – Smooth Control Movement
07:31 – Operating Auxiliary Hydraulic System Controls
07:51 – Connecting Approved Attachments with the Bob-Tach® or Quick-Attach Mounting System
08:06 – Safe Attachment Operation and Safety Guidelines
08:14 – Attachment Rated Load Capacity Charts
08:36 – Extending the Telehandler Boom and Managing Your Center of Gravity
09:00 – Keep a Clear, Unobstructed View When Driving with a Load
09:05 – Ensuring Safe Ground Conditions
09:15 – Navigating and Operating on Slopes
09:36 – Operating Telehandlers Near Drop-Offs and Water, Avoiding Steep Inclines
09:43 – Stopping and Exiting the Telehandler Safely
10:06 – Operating on Public Roads and Highways
10:17 – Transporting the Bobcat Telehandler With a Truck and Trailer
10:39 – Regular Maintenance and Maintenance Safety
10:50 – Removing Flammable Debris and Material Buildup
11:03 – Supporting the Telehandler Boom With the Approved Boom Stop During Maintenance
11:18 – Completing a Daily Telehandler Maintenance Inspection
11:26 – Contact Dealer for Non-Routine Maintenance and Repairs
11:35 – Bobcat Telehandler Safety Review
11:56 – Outro: Visit Bobcat.com/training for More Information, Specifications or Training Resources
