Make sure that the railroad car brakes are set and the
wheels are blocked while loading or unloading. Do this so
that the railroad car will not move due to the movement of
the lift truck in and out of the railroad car.
Check the condition of the driving surface. Make sure the
floor will support the weight of the lift truck and the load
before operating on that surface.
Make sure the dock board is secured, in good condition
and of the proper capacity.
When entering a railroad car the operator can enter at an
angle (if the dock plate or bridge is wide enough). This will
reduce the turning required after entering.
Attachments
WARNING
Make sure the Nameplate is correct if an attachment
has been installed.
If an attachment is installed on the lift truck, make sure the
operating instructions are available and understood before
operating the attachment. See
attachment control levers. Attachments must be removed
or installed by trained personnel only.
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