Clark TWLi20 - Before Operating the Lift Truck

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Before Operating the Lift Truck
Before Operating the Lift Truck
WARNING
• Safe operation is always the responsibility of the operator!
• The operator must be trained and authorized to operate this lift truck.
• Only operate the lift truck in a safe and controlled manner. Improper use of a lift truck
is dangerous and can cause injury or death to the operator or nearby personnel.
• Do not operate the lift truck without an overhead guard. Do not remove the overhead
guard unless specically authorized.
• Always inspect the lift truck before starting your shift. Make sure all controls and
systems operate correctly and as intended from the manufacturer.
• Do not attempt to start or operate the lift truck from outside of the operator’s position.
Always sit in the seat with the seatbelt correctly latched before operating the lift truck.
• The overhead guard is intended to protect the operator from falling objects but it
cannot protect against every possible situation. Always use safe judgment and extra
care when handling loads.
IMPORTANT!
Read the Operator’s Manual before operating the lift truck.
Before operating the lift truck, do the following:
Starting From a Safe Condition
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual.
2. Perform the required Daily Inspection.
3. Check that the upright is fully lowered to the ground.
4. Check that all lift truck controls are in neutral.
5. Enter the operator’s station and sit in the seat.
6. Adjust the seat and the steering column.
7. Use the seatbelt, ensuring it is correctly latched.
8. Put the directional control into neutral.
9. Turn the keyswitch to the ON position.
10. Check that the self-activating parking brake is engaged.