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that a qualified person experienced in lift truck operation
must guide the operator through several driving and load
handling operations before the operator attempts to oper-
ate the lift truck alone. A basic education in proper driving
and load handling techniques is absolutely necessary to
prepare the new operator for proper defensive driving and
to expect the unexpected.
2. Operate the lift truck only in areas that
have been approved for lift truck opera-
tion.
Certain areas contain hazardous flammable gases, liquid,
dust, fibers or other materials. Lift trucks that are operated
in these areas must have special fire safety approval.
These areas must be designated to show the type of lift
truck approval required for operation in the area. Changes
to special equipment or poor maintenance can make the
lift truck lose its special approval.
3. NO RIDERS. A lift truck is built for
only one person ---- the operator. It is
dangerous for anyone to ride on the
forks or anywhere else on the lift
truck.
WARNING
This lift truck is designed and intended for handling
materials. A lift truck is not designed to lift people and
may not meet the requirements of ANSI A92.6 for lift-
ing people. Do not use a lift truck to lift people unless
it has been determined that there is no other practical
option (scaffolds, elevated work platforms, aerial bas-
kets, etc.) to perform the needed work.
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