Safety Section
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Operate the lift truck and controls only from the
operator's station.
Make sure the lift truck horn, lights, backup alarm (if
equipped) and all other devices are working
properly.
Check for proper operation of mast and attachments.
Pay particular attention to unusual noises or erratic
movement which might indicate a problem.
Make sure service and parking brakes, steering, and
directional controls are operational.
Make sure all personnel are clear of lift truck and
travel path.
Refer to the topic "Lift Truck Operation" in the
"Operation Section" of this manual for specific
starting instructions.
Starting the Lift Truck
Do not start the engine or move any of the controls if
there is a "DO NOT OPERATE" or similar warning
tag attached to the start switch or controls.
Before Operating the Lift Truck
Test brakes, steering controls, horn and other
devices for proper operation. Report any faulty
performance. Do not operate lift truck until repaired.
Learn how your lift truck operates. Know its safety
devices. Know how the attachments work. Before
moving the lift truck, look around. Start, turn and
brake smoothly.
An operator must constantly observe his lift truck for
proper operation.
Operating the Lift Truck
Always keep the lift truck under control.
Obey all traffic rules and warning signs.
Never leave the lift truck with the engine operating,
or with the parking brake disengaged.
Operate the engine only in a well ventilated area.
Lower the mast, with or without load, before turning
or traveling. Tip over could result. Watch out for
overhead obstructions.
Always observe floor load limits and overhead
clearance.
Start, turn, and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns,
grades, slippery or uneven surfaces.
Watch the road carefully for any obstacle when
driving the truck. Do not go fast over bumps, pot
holes or other rough grounds, otherwise the engine
might go OFF by a severe impact.
In case of engine going OFF, press the brake pedal
at one time as hard as possible in order to stop the
truck. Pressing the brake pedal several times has a
risk that the brake would not work.
Use special care when operating on grades. Do not
angle across or turn on grades. Do not use a lift
truck on slippery grades. Travel with forks
downgrade when unloaded. Travel with load
upgrade.
Do not overload, or handle offset, unstable, or
loosely stacked loads. Refer to load capacity plate
on the lift truck. Use extreme caution when handling
suspended, long, high or wide load.
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