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Operate Safely
Remember These Rules: (continued)
— Always make sure the work area is clear of other
machines and personnel. Warn others in area
before starting. Never lift, swing or move a load or
attachment over anyone.
— Always stay in control of your machine and load. Do
not jerk controls. Travel and turn slowly and smoothly.
Travel and turn with lift arms down. Carry load low.
Keep load level while lifting. Keep heavy end uphill.
Never drive over drop-offs.
— Never permit riders. Never use a bucket, forks or
attachment as an elevated work platform.
— Never modify your equipment. Use only attachments
approved by the manufacturer.
— Never exceed the rated operating capacity of your
machine. Be aware of changed weight distribution
when operating with heavy attachments.
— Never operate your compact tool carrier in an
atmosphere with explosive dust, explosive gas or
where exhaust can contact ammable material.
— Never leave the compact tool carrier unattended with-
out lowering the lift arms, placing the attachment at
on the ground and safely shutting down the machine
and attachment. (See page 32, Safe Shut Down.)
Shut Down
Unattended
Equipment
Carry
Load Low
Do Not Lift
or Swing a Load
or Attachment
Over Anyone
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Operate Safely
Lift the Load Safely
Know the rated operating capacity of your compact tool
carrier. Refer to the compact tool carrier capacity chart
(if provided) to determine the operating range for safe
lifting, transporting and placing of the load.
You, as the operator, should know, or be able to
estimate, the weight and load center of the load you
will be lifting. If you are unsure of the weight and load
center of the load, check with your supervisor or with
the material supplier.
Before picking up a load:
— Note the condition of the terrain. Adjust the travel
speed and reduce the amount of the load if the
conditions suggest an unstable path.
— Avoid lifting double-stacked loads—they are difcult
to control. Separate the load into two or more loads.
— Make sure the load is clear of obstructions especially
when handling long, tall or wide loads.
— Be sure the load center of gravity is in the center
of the attachment. Approach the load slowly and
squarely.
— Adjust spacing of forks to engage the pallet or load
at maximum width. Never use just one fork to lift
a load.
Avoid
Double-Stacked
Loads
lbs
kg
?
Know
Weight of
Load
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