Before Initial Operation
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• Be sure to observe the correct operating procedures and 
precautions for the handling of vehicles equipped with 
power steering and power brakes.
• If the engine stops during traveling, the operation will be 
affected. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as described below. 
Steering operation becomes heavy because the power device 
for the power steering becomes ineffective. Operate the 
steering wheel more firmly than usual.
• Please use only the recommended types of fuel and 
lubricants. Low-grade fuel and lubricants will shorten service 
life.
• Flammable and/or combustible materials can be dam-
aged, and in some cases ignited, by a hot exhaust sys-
tem or hot exhaust gases.
To minimize the possibility for such damage or fire, the 
operator must obey the following recommended prac-
tices:
• Do not operate lift truck over or near flammable and/or com-
bustible materials, including dried grass and paper scraps.
• Park lift truck with rear end at least 12" away from lumber, 
veneer board, paper products and other similar materials to 
avoid discoloration, deformation or combustion of those 
materials.
Precautions to be taken when using SAS Models 
(SAS: System of Active Stability)
CAUTION!
• Whenever you may get on an SAS model, please check the 
caution plate, through which you may know what functional 
features are provided in the vehicle. Do not proceed to an 
operation of the vehicle before making certain that each of the 
features is operating properly.