TCM FB10-7 - Page 28

Аһ Keep the tension of the right and left chains even
Uneven tension of the right and left chains means uneven loads
even if they are properly placed on the forks. It may also lead to
broken chains.
А Pay attention to the fork tips
The fork tips are sharp and could cause personal injury. In addition,
if they catch on obstructions, the truck might lose control, leading
to an accident.
A Keep anyone but a guide away from the working area
A Do not let other persons or truck approach your lift truck
during operation
АА When working in a group, have a person present to give
guidance and follow his instructions
A Use pallets and skids strong enough
Pallets and skids must be strong enough to withstand the weight of
loads. Use of a damaged pallet or skid might let the load fall off the
forks.
A Use extreme caution when handling long or bulky loads
Lift and lower the load carefully so as not to hit it against something
around the truck. Keep the load as low as possible. Be careful
when turning the truck, to prevent it from moving out of position or
falling off.
LOAD HANDLING
А Be alert for overhead hazards
Use caution not to let the mast or overhead guard contact overhead
power cables, piping, sprinklers or overhead cross beams. lf part
of the truck comes in contact with them, the load might fall off the
forks or the truck tip over. Remember that the mast height becomes
higher when the forks are raised.
A Do not pick up loads from other truck
Do not pick up loads from raised forks of other truck. This might
cause an off-centered load or the load to fall off.
A Do not hold loads on the forks by hand
Do not hold loads on the forks by hand. If the truck moves
unexpectedly, the load might fall off, getting the person caught under
it.
A Do not squeeze loads into the stack
Do not squeeze loads into the stack using the truck's traction force.
This will damage the truck or loads, causing the truck to tip over.