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Section 5. Operating Your Lift Truck
Safe Operation
Safe Operation
Look where you are going...
Check that your intended path of travel is clear of obstacles and pedestrians. Watch for other
personnel, lift trucks, and any other obstructions in your path of travel and work area. Do not
rely on your lift trucks warning lights or alarms to alert others while operating your lift truck. Do
not allow personnel to walk under raised forks. Use the horn at intersections and wherever
your view is obstructed.
Protect yourself and those around you...
Do not operate the lift truck or its attachments from outside the operator’s position. Keep
arms, legs, and hands inside the operator’s compartment when operating the lift truck. Do not
reach or place hands, arms, legs or head into the upright when operating the lift truck. Do not
use the upright as a ladder. Do not allow personnel to be near the upright when operating the
lift truck.
Do not allow riders...
Do not use the lift truck to carry other personnel. The operator is the only person allowed on
the lift truck.
Always have control of your lift truck...
Do not operate a lift truck if your hands or feet are wet or greasy. Avoid bumps, holes, slick
spots, and debris in your path that may cause the lift truck to lose traction or tipover. If
unavoidable, slow down and carefully drive past them. Always reduce speed when traveling
on wet or slick areas. Avoid sudden movements when operating the lift truck. Start, stop,
travel, steer, and brake in a smooth and controlled way. Operate your lift truck at a speed that
allows for safe, controlled stopping. Do not raise the load except when stacking. Always travel
slowly while turning, especially when unloaded.
Grades, ramps, and inclines...
Use care when operating on ramps, inclines, and uneven areas. Always travel straight up
and down slowly when on a sloped surface. Do not attempt to turn or drive at an angle
when on sloped surface. When operating a loaded lift truck, always travel with the forks
pointed upgrade. When operating an unloaded lift truck, always travel with the forks pointed
downgrade.
Practice safe operation every time...
It is your responsibility to safely operate your lift truck. Do not perform stunt driving or
horseplay. Observe your work areas trac rules. Always be in control of your lift truck.
Read and understand the information in this Operator’s Manual. Stay alert and look for
warning icons and indicators that may appear on the display. If an error message appears,
immediately stop operating the lift truck. Report the issue to your supervisor or lift truck
technician. Do not operate a lift truck that is faulty or is in need of repair.
WARNING
Only operate in work areas that have been approved for your lift truck type. Always check
the classication of the work area in which you intend to operate. The type designation for
the lift truck is shown on the data and capacity plate.
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