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with the load lowered. Rearward tilt, off--center loads and
uneven ground will aggravate these conditions.
WARNING
IF THE LIFT TRUCK TIPS OVER, DO NOT JUMP OFF!
HOLD FIRMLY TO STEERING WHEEL, BRACE YOUR
FEET, AND LEAN FORWARD AND AWAY FROM THE
POINT OF IMPACT.
Because lift trucks are designed to work in a relatively
small space, they can turn sharper than some other vehi-
cles.
Most lift trucks are steered by the rear wheels and the rear
of the lift truck can move to the side very fast during a turn.
This movement is called “tail swing”. An operator must be
aware of tail swing and always check to make sure the tail
swing area is clear before turning.
“TAIL
SWING”
WARNING
Failure to ob-
serve the tail
swing area
when making a
turn can injure
or kill someone.
Do not turn on an incline. To reduce the possibility of a
tipover, a lift truck must not be driven across an incline.
When possible, keep both hands
on the steering wheel. During
most loading or unloading opera-
tions, the operator steers with the
left hand. The right hand is used
to operate the lift, tilt, and attach-
ment controls.
When turning the lift truck from a wide aisle into a narrow
aisle, start the turn as close to the opposite stock pile as
tail swing will permit. This action permits the lift truck to
enter the narrow aisle going straight ahead.
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