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FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY

1-5

Operator Safety

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WARNING

• The operator is responsible for observing all

instructions and regulations in his/her daily work
routine, related to the use of this truck.

• Be careful at cross aisles, doorways and other

locations where people may step into the path of a
moving truck.

• The operator must check the condition of the truck at

the start of each work shift. Check the operation of
the steering and stopping; The direction control lever;
The shift, tilt and lift/lower controls; The condition of
the parking brake, horn and signaling devices, where
applicable.

• Make sure all access/service panels, doors and

covers are installed, closed and latched tight. Do not
operate the truck with panels, doors and covers
removed, opened or unlatched.

• Keep the truck clean and in good working order.

Report any problems or damage that may risk the
safety of the driver or any people in the work area.
Problems found must be reported and corrected. The
truck must be taken out of operation until all repairs
have been made and the truck has been reinspected
for safety.

• Always start, stop, change direction, travel and stop

smoothly, so as not to shift the load and/or overturn
the truck.

• Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.

• Drive carefully and slowly onto dock boards and

bridge plates. Do not exceed the rated capacity of the
dock boards or bridge plates and ensure dock boards
or bridge plates are properly secured, either by being
anchored or by being equipped with devices that will
prevent slipping.

• Check that dock boards have substantial contact with

both the dock and the carrier, preventing them from
rocking or sliding.

• Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps,

platforms and other similar working surfaces.

• When leaving the operator’s compartment, the forks

must be lowered to the floor, the mast must be
placed in a vertical position, all controls must be in a
NEUTRAL position, and the key switch must be set to
the OFF position. Truck wheels must be blocked if the
truck is parked on an incline.

NOTE

A powered industrial truck is considered unattended
whenever the operator leaves the truck and it is not in
view or when the operator is 25 feet (7.6m) or more away
from the truck.

• Check that all directional controls are in their

NEUTRAL position and your seat belt is
fastened before setting the Keyswitch to ON,
see “Seat Belt” on page 1-6.

• Be extremely careful that NO part of your

body (head, feet, arms, legs, fingers) is
outside the operator’s compartment, subject
to injury by aisle supports, other trucks or
any obstacle in the area.

• Always keep loose clothing, jewelry and hair

out of the restricted areas (especially pinch
areas), as labeled on the truck.

• Know the location of and be especially

careful of all pinch points, as indicated by the
WARNING and DANGER labels on the truck.
Be especially careful when there are other
people, moving or fixed objects in the
working area, or when the load reduces
visibility. See “Visibility” on page 1-8.

• Never drive a truck close to anyone standing

in front of an object. Ensure that people stand
clear of the rear swing area before making
turns.

• NEVER lift, lower or transport people.

• NEVER allow anyone on or under the forks (or

load).

• Under no circumstances are there to be any

riders anywhere on the forklift, other than the
operator.

• When driving in narrow aisles, make sure

there is enough space for the truck and the
load, travel at reduced speeds, and where
applicable, request a helper to guide you
safely through the area.