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Safety Section
Tilt elevated load forward only when directly over
unloading area and with load as low as possible.
Do not stunt ride or indulge in horseplay.
Always look and keep a clear view of the path of
travel.
Travel in reverse if load or attachment obstructs vis-
ibility. Use extreme caution if visibility is obstructed.
Stay in designated travel path, clear of dock edges,
ditches, other dropoffs and surfaces which cannot
safely support the lift truck.
Slow down and use extra care through doorways,
intersections and other location where visibility is
reduceds.
Slow down for and avoid pedestrians, other vehi-
cles, obstruction, pot holes and other hazards or
objects in the path of travel.
Always use overhead guards except where opera-
tion conditions do not permit. Do not operate lift
truck in high stacking areas without overhead
guards.
When stacking, watch for falling objects. Use load
backrest extension and overhead guard.
Refer to the topic ÒOperation TechniquesÓ in the
ÒOperation SectionÓ of this manual.
Loading or Unloading Trucks/Trailers
Do not operate lift trucks on trucks or trailers which
are not designed or intended for that purpose.
Be certain truck or trailer brakes are applied and
wheel chocks in place (or be certain unit is locked
to the loading dock) before entering onto trucks or
trailers.
If trailer is not coupled to tractor, make sure the
trailer landing gear is properly secured in place. On
some trailers, extra supports may be needed to
prevent upending or corner dipping.
Be certain dock plates are in good condition and
properly placed and secured. Do not exceed the
rated capacity of dock boards or bridge plates.
Lift Truck Parking
When leaving the operator station, park the lift truck
in authorized areas only. Do not block traffic.
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Park the lift truck level, with the forks lowered and
the mast tilted forward until the fork tips touch the
floor.
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Move the direction control lever to NEUTRAL.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Turn the key switch off and remove the key.
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Turn the disconnect switch to OFF and remove the
key (if equipped).
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Block the drive wheels when parking on an incline.
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