OPERATING PROCEDURES
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If a lift truck is used to elevate a worker, a safety plat-
form must be attached to the forks and carriage. The
platform must be specially built to meet or exceed the
requirements of ANSI B56.1. It must have a solid floor
with a surface to prevent the feet of the worker from
slipping, hand rail, toe board and a screen or shield at
least 2 metres (7 feet) high between the people on the
platform and the lift mechanism.
Before anyone is allowed in the platform, lift and lower
the mast slowly with the platform in place to make
sure the mast functions properly. Apply the parking
brake. Do not travel with people in the platform. The
operator must remain at the controls. Watch for over-
head obstructions.
4. Do not drive a lift truck into an elevator unless author-
ized to do so. Approach the elevator slowly. After the ele-
vator is properly leveled, the lift truck must be centered so
that the elevator is balanced.
When the lift truck is in the proper position in the elevator,
set the brakes, put the controls in
NEUTRAL
and shut off
the power. It is advisable that all other personnel leave the
elevator before the lift truck enters or leaves.
STOP
5. Drive carefully, observe traffic rules and
be in full control of the lift truck at all times.
Be completely familiar with all the driving
and load handling techniques contained in
this
OPERATING MANUAL.
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