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Federal law requires trained and certified operators. Employer must train and certify.
You could be killed or seriously injured if not adequately trained.
Wear seat belt, stay with truck. Keep body parts inside, drive carefully, avoid dock edges.
Look where you're driving, avoid obstructions. Be careful near docks, prevent tip-overs.
Slow down on slippery surfaces, avoid bumps/holes, don't drive on soft ground or shoulders.
Keep hands/feet away from moving parts. Never stand on/under forks. Leave truck properly.
Use page headings and corner truck pictures to find topics.
Watch for special blocks with safety hazards and avoidance information.
Pictures and text help understand truck use safely and productively.
Sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads, designed for long distances.
Sit down, fasten seat belt, adjust seat/wheel. Keep hands on controls, body in operator area.
How to open and close the cab door for entry and exit.
How to adjust fan speed and temperature using controls in the cab.
Using heater and fan to clear windshield. Using windshield wiper.
Safety advice: Keep door closed when moving, watch for protruding objects.
How to slide the door window open or closed.
How to open the rear window using the window handle.
Driver distractions cause accidents. Don't use cell phones, keep windows clean.
Capacity is load that can be lifted to a given height at a given load center. Check capacity plate.
Distance from load backrest/fork face to the center of an evenly distributed load.
Ensure load is evenly distributed and centered over forks to prevent tipping.
Capacities shown are with mast vertical. Be careful when tilting load.
Plate on overhead guard shows serial number, capacity, truck type, weight, attachments.
How capacity changes with lift height and load center. Use correct units.
How capacity changes with lift height and load center. Use correct units.
Check truck weight and floor capacity. Remember to add load weight.
Fuel lights show level. Amber/red lights indicate system issues or overheating.
Seat belt, parking brake, transmission temp, oil pressure, engine, wait-to-start lights.
Turn key to start engine, check indicators. Turn key to OFF to shut down.
Turn emergency disconnect counterclockwise to OFF in case of emergency.
Don't inhale exhaust. Operate truck in ventilated areas only.
Push brake pedal further for sooner stop. Use in emergency, on ramps, or busy areas.
Apply parking brake before leaving truck. Ensure it's engaged.
Test brakes at start of shift. Know stopping distance. Report issues.
Pull lever toward you for one action, push away for opposite. Speed depends on lever movement.
Interlock limits raise if mast is tilted forward beyond 2°. Return mast to vertical.
Capacities are for centered loads. Be extra careful when tilting load.
Adjust armrest for comfortable operation of hydraulic levers.
Use horn button on armrest or steering wheel to warn others.
Fasten seat belt, adjust seat/wheel for comfortable control.
Use direction control for travel. Use accelerator for speed. Slow down for turns and wet floors.
Do not change direction of travel until truck has slowed to about 5 mph or less.
Check wheels, tires, lights, forks, chains, leaks, seat belt. Test horn and indicators.
Check for gas leaks, hoses, fuel system, cylinder installation and security.
Check for missing lug nuts, debris, and tire damage. Check tire pressure.
Test drive in decongested area. Check controls, hydraulics, steering, braking.
Be trained/certified, hands/shoes clean, know truck hazards and capacity.
Inspect truck for issues. Ensure attachments don't block vision. Test braking.
Fasten seat belt. Keep body parts inside. Travel in direction with best view. Slow down for turns/slippery floors.
Stop completely, lower forks, shut off, apply parking brake. Avoid parking on inclines.
Yield to pedestrians, use horn. Don't pin/crush. Never allow passengers.
Use approved platform. Check lifting mechanism, load backrest, neutral, brake. Lift slowly.
Stay with truck. Stay away from dock edges. Secure bridgeplates/dockboards. Check capacities.
Set parking brake, close valve, turn off ignition, disconnect fuel hose.
Push release lever, lower tank, release strap, remove cylinder.
Pull release lever, swing out, pull lock pin, lower tank, release strap.
Place cylinder, tighten clamp, secure mount. Attach hose, open valve slowly, check for leaks.
Propane can cause fire/explosion. Do not service unless trained. Never smoke near propane.
Lower forks, neutral, turn off truck, apply brake. Fill tank slowly, replace cap.
Diesel fuel can cause fire/explosion. Never smoke or use open flame around diesel.
Check tires are properly inflated. Check pressure from position facing tread.
Low tire pressure reduces stability. Check for damage. Do not operate if low pressure.
Labels are important. Read and obey all of them to protect yourself and others.
DANGER (flammable gas, explosion), WARNING (injury from moving parts, falls, tip-overs).
No passengers, stay clear of moving parts, never stand under forks, avoid tilting elevated loads forward.
Follow instructions: Don't jump, hold tight, brace feet, buckle seat belt.
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