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Section 2 – Operator Safety Safety Precautions
BE AWARE of the telehandler’s
travel envelope, especially
when turning. Keep sufficient
clearance at all times between the
telehandler and any obstacles or
people.
WALK AROUND the telehandler
before operation and check for
any visible signs of damage or
malfunction.
ALWAYS maintain three points
of contact when entering vehicle.
Use provided hand-holds and
steps only.
CHECK for clearance before
traveling between obstacles.
ALWAYS wear your seat belt
when operating this vehicle.
DRIVE DOWNHILL
UNLOADED. Without a load, the
back end is the heaviest part of
the telehandler. Driving downhill
decreases potential for tip-over.
DRIVE UPHILL LOADED
When holding a load, driving
uphill decreases potential for load
to slip out.
WHEN TRANSPORTING
LOADS fully retract the boom,
keep the load low to the ground
and forks tilted back slightly.
This is the most stable position
possible for the vehicle.
KEEP forks close to the ground
when in motion to increase
telehandler stability and decrease
potential for injury to others.
When fully stopped, lower forks
completely to the ground.
TILT forks backward slightly
when traveling to decrease
potential of load slipping off.
SECURE loose loads with chains
or straps to decrease potential of
spills or injury to others.
TETHER LOADS that may
swing, keeping them close to the
ground. Provide ample clearance
for personnel to guide the load
safely.
SLINGING LOADS is
acceptable only when the load
is appropriately attached to
the lifting hook, a jib boom or
the heel of a tilted fork, and the
precautions outlined in Section
5.13 are followed.