A
Message
To
CLARK
Lift
Truck Operators
;
)
NOTES
Lift
trucks
are
specialized machines with unique operating characteristics
designed
to
perform specific jobs. Their function
and
operation
is not
like
a
car
or
ordinary truck. They require specific instructions
and
rules
for
safe
operation
and
maintenance.
Safe
operation
of
lift
trucks
is of
primary importance
to
CLARK.
Our ex-
perience
with
lift
truck accidents
has
shown that when accidents happen
and
people
are
killed
or
injured
the
causes are:
1.
OPERATOR
NOT
PROPERLY
TRAINED
2.
OPERATOR
NOT
EXPERIENCED
WITH LIFT TRUCK OPERATION
3.
BASIC
SAFETY
RULES
NOT
FOLLOWED
4.
LIFT
TRUCK
WAS NOT
MAINTAINED
IN A
SAFE
OPERATING
CONDITION
For
these reasons, CLARK wants
you to
know about
the
safe
operation
and
correct maintenance
of
your
lift
truck.
This
manual
is
designed
to
help
you
learn
how to
operate your
lift
truck
safe-
ly.
This
manual shows
and
tells
you
about operator maintenance
and the im-
portant general safety rules
and
hazards
of
lift
truck operation.
It
describes
the
special components
and
features
of the
truck
and
their function.
The
correct operating procedures
are
shown
and
explained. Illustrations
and im-
portant safety messages
are
included
for
clear understanding. And, finally,
a
section
on
maintenance
and
lubrication
is
included
for the
lift truck
mechanic.
The
operator's manual
is not a
training manual.
It is a
guide
to
help autho-
rized operators safely operate their
lift
truck
by
illustrating
the
correct pro-
cedures.
It
cannot cover
every
possible situation which
may
result
in an ac-
cident.
You
must
watch
for
hazards
in
your work areas
and
correct
them.
It is
important that
you
learn
the
information
in
this
manual
and
know your com-
pany safety rules!
Be
sure that your equipment
is
maintained
in a
safe con-
dition
and do not
operate
a
damaged truck. Practice safe operation every
time
you use
your lift truck. Let's join together
to set new
standards
in
safety.
Remember, before
you
start
operating
this
lift
truck,
be
sure
that
you
understand
all
driving procedures.
It is
your responsibility,
and it is
impor-
tant
to you and
your family,
to
operate your
lift
truck safely
and
efficiently.
And be
aware that
the
Federal Occupational Safety
and
Health
Act and
state
laws
require
that
operators
be
completely
trained
in the
safe
operation
of
lift
trucks.
And
let us
make this point, Clark
lift
trucks
are
built
to
take hard work,
but
not
abuse. They
are
built
to be
dependable,
but
they
are
only
as
safe
and ef-
ficient
as the
operator
and the
persons responsible
for
maintaining them.
Do
not
make
any
repairs
to
this
truck unless
you
have been trained
in
lift
truck repair procedures
and
authorized
by
your employer.
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