Safety Section
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General Warnings to Operator
Located on the right side of the operator's seat.
WARNING
Only trained and authorized personnel may operate
this machine. For safe operation, read and follow the
operation and maintenance Manual furnished with
this lift truck and observe the following warnings:
1. Before starting machine. Check all controls and
warning devices for proper operation.
2. Refer to machine identification plate for allowable
machine capacity. Do not overload. Operate
machines equipped with attachments as partially
loaded machines when not handling a load.
3. Put directional control or shift lever in neutral before
“
ON -
OFF
”
switch is turned on.
4. Start, turn and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns,
slippery or uneven surfaces. Extremely poor
surfaces should be repaired. Avoid running over
loose objects or holes in the roadway surfaces. Use
extreme caution when turning on inclines.
5. Travel with load as low as possible and tilted back.
If load interferes with visibility, travel with load trailing.
6. When operating on a slope, place the load side on
the higher part of the slope.
7. Watch out for pedestrians and obstructions. Secure
enough clearance above the overhead guard so that
it will not bump against anything in the truck’s way.
8. Do not permit a person to ride on forks or machine at
any time.
9. Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under the
elevated portion of any machine.
10. Make sure operating surface can safely support
machine.
11. Operate machine and attachments only from
operator's position.
12. Do not handle unstable or loosely stacked loads.
13. Use minimum tilt when picking up or depositing a
load.
14. Use extreme care when handling long, high or wide
loads to ensure stability and durability of the truck.
15. Forks should be completely under load and spread
apart as far as load permits.
16. Machine should be equipped with overhead guard
or equivalent protection. Where load requires it, use
load backrest extension. Use extreme caution if
operating without these devices.
17. After parking, lower the forks to the floor. Put
directional control or shift lever in neutral. Set
parking/secondary brake. Turn
“
ON
-
OFF
”
switch off.
Check wheels if machine is on incline. Disconnect
battery when storing electric machines.
18. Observe safety rules when handling fuel for engine
powered machine and when changing batteries for
electric machines.
19. Avoid overuse of the inching pedal as this may
cause the automatic transmission oil to overheat or
the clutch to slip. Do not use as a footrest or for long
periods of time.
20. If user operates continuously pushing work or both
brake pedal and accelerator pedal were depressed
at the same time, it may cause the automatic
transmission oil to overheat or the clutch to slip.
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