Section
5.
Operating Procedures
Operating
Safely
WARNING
Safe
operation
is the
responsibility
of the
operator.
Watch where
you are
going. Don't
go if you
can't
see-
Before
driving, check
all
around
to be
sure that your intended path
of
travel
is
clear
of
obstructions
and
pedestrians.
While
driving,
be
alert
for
pedestrians,
other
vehicles
or
obstructions
in
your
path
of
travel.
Watch
for
pedestrians.
Do not
allow anyone
to
stand
or
pass under
the
load
or
raised forks. Watch
for
people
in
your work area even
if
your
truck
has
warning lights
or
alarms, they
may not
watch
for
you.
Sound horn approaching
all
intersections
and
wherever vision
is ob-
structed.
Do not
drive
a
truck
up to
anyone standing
in
front
of an
object.
Protect yourself
and
those
around
you...
Operate
the
truck only from
the
designated
operator's position. Slay within
the
confines
of the
lift
truck
profile
dimensions. Keep arms, legs,
feet
and
hands inside
the
operator's compartment
and
away
from
the
danger
of
passing obstructions.
Stay
under
the
overhead guard.
CAUTION
An
overhead guard
is
intended
to
offer
protection
to
the
operator from falling objects,
but
cannot protect
against every possible impact. Therefore,
it
should
not
be
considered
a
substitute
for
good judgement
and
care
in
loading, handling, storage, etc..
Keep
clear
of the
upright
and
lift
mechanism. NEVER reach into
or put
hands,
arms,
legs
or
head into
or
through
the
upright structure
or
near
the
carriage
or
lift
chains. Never
put any
part
of
your body between
the
upright
and the
truck. Don't
use the
upright
as a
ladder.
Keep
all
other persons clear
of the
load
and
upright mechanism while
attempting
to
handle
a
load.
No
riders...
Do
not
carry passengers.
The
operator
is the
only
one who
should
be
on the
truck.
Operating
Safely
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