Stopping
Stop the lift truck as gradually as possible. Hard braking
and wheel sliding can cause the load to fall off of the forks
and damage the load or hurt someone. The lift truck can
also be stopped using regenerative braking (see
Model
Description
) or plugging. Regenerative braking and plug-
ging minimize brake wear damage.
Parking
WARNING
ALWAYS apply the parking brake when you leave the
lift truck. Never apply parking brake while truck is mov-
ing.
The operator must never leave a lift truck in a condition so
that it can cause damage and injury. When parking the lift
truck, do the following operations:
1.
Stop the lift truck. The parking brake is automatically
applied.
2.
Fully lower the forks or carriage. Tilt mast forward until
the tips of the forks touch the ground.
3.
Turn the key or keyless switch to the
OFF
position. See
4.
To release seat belt, press red release button, and guide
belt carefully back into the retractor with your hand.
5.
Disconnect the battery when leaving the lift truck
between shifts or for an extended period.
6.
If the lift truck must be left on an incline, put blocks on
the down hill side of the wheels so that the lift truck cannot
move.
7.
Do not park the lift truck so that it limits access to fire
aisles, stairways, and fire equipment.
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