5.7
Always be in full control of your powered pallet truck...
Never operate a truck or its attachments if you are not in the designated
operator's position.
Never operate a lift truck when your hands are wet or greasy.
Always pick the smoothest travel route for your truck. Avoid bumps,
holes, slick spots, and loose objects or debris in your path that may
cause the truck to swerve or tip. If these conditions are unavoidable,
slow down and carefully drive past them. Slow down for wet or slippery
surfaces.
Avoid any sudden movement. Start, stop, travel, steer, and brake
smoothly.
Operate your powered pallet truck under all conditions at a speed that
will permit you to bring it to a safe stop.
WARNING
Travel slowly when turning. Use special care when traveling
without a load because the risk of tipping over is greater with
an empty truck, especially at high speed and when turning.
CAUTION
Operate your lift truck only in areas that have been ap-
proved for your truck type designation. Certain areas
contain ammable gases, liquids, dust, bers, or other
hazardous materials. Lift truck operations in these areas
must have special approval. These areas must be desig-
nated to show the type of lift truck approval required for
operation in the area. Be aware that changes to special
equipment or poor maintenance can cause the lift truck
to lose its special approval.
Operating Procedures