SAFETY RULES FOR LIFT TRUCK OPERATORS

◆ General

The safety rules and regulations in this section Continuing improvement and advancement of
are representative of some, but not all rules and product design may have caused changes to
regulations apply to lift trucks. Rules are para- your lift truck, which are not included in this pub-
phrased without representation and have been lication. Whenever a question arises regarding
reproduced verbatim. your lift truck, or this publication, please consult
your authorized Cat lift truck dealer for the latest
Your lift truck was manufactured in accordance available information.
with EN1726-1(CEN), the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (NFPA) No. 505 and the Amer- All lift truck users should be familiar with their
ican National Standards Institute, Inc. / Local, Regional, and National regulations.
Industrial Truck Standards Development Foun- United States users should be familiar with the
dation (ANSI/ITSDF) B56.1, Safety Standard for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Low and High Lift Trucks. Operate this lift truck (OSHA), and ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, Safety Stan-
in accordance with local regulations. dard for Low and High Lift Trucks.

The most effective way of reducing the risk of You should also be familiar with areas of use of
serious injuries, or even death, to you and different types of lift trucks as specified in the
others, is for you to know how to operate the lift National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
truck properly. Drive alertly and avoid maneu- 505.
vers or conditions that could cause accidents.
Be professional.

DO NOT operate a lift truck if it is in need of

maintenance, repair or appears to be unsafe in
any way. Report all unsafe conditions immedi-
ately to your supervisor. And contact your
authorized lift truck dealer.
DO NOT attempt any adjustments or repairs
unless you are trained and authorized to do so.

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◆ Warning Decals, Location

– There are several specific warning decals on – Make sure you can read all warning and – You must change a decal if it is damaged,
your lift truck. Their exact location and instruction decals. If you cannot, clean or missing or cannot be read. If a decal is on a
description of the potential hazard are change them. Use a cloth and soap and water part that is changed, make sure a new decal is
reviewed in this section. Please take the time to clean them. placed on the new part. Contact your autho-
to familiarize yourself with these decals. rized Cat lift truck dealer for new decals.

Fasten Seat
Belt decal Radiator Cap
Hoist Point
91A81-07100 ENG
Warning decal
decal

No Access With
97M81-04600 Engine Running
decal
91282-14100

#'0)

No One
Under Forks
decal

No One
On Forks
decal
DIESEL
No One Fuel decal
Between Mast
and Truck decal

Parking Brake
Adjustment
decal
91A82-06200

Presence Detection How to Open Engine Hood

System decal
D00001

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Operation Warning No Riders decal

decal With Overhead
Guard decal
OPERATION WITHOUT
THIS DEVICE
IN PLACE MAY BE
HAZARDOUS
ENG 90A82-05700

91382-09300

91A81-07700

Capacity plate
ALLOWABLE WORKING CAPACITY

Requirement Tires
Authorized

Precautions for
Handling E.C.U. decal

Crush Point decal

OPERATION WITHOUT
THIS DEVICE
IN PLACE MAY BE (Inside of Right Step)
HAZARDOUS
ENG 90A82-05700

With Load Backrest

extension decal

D00002

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◆ Warning Decals, Description

• Parking Brake • No Rider

91A82-06200
D00231

D00004 D00005

When leaving machine, apply parking brake! To avoid serious injury, DO NOT carry pas-
Parking brake is not automatically applied. sengers. This lift truck is designed for only
ALARM will sound if parking brake is not one operator and no riders.
applied when get off truck or turn off key
switch. Adjust parking brake lever properly. Located to the right front of the operator's seat.
See Operation & maintenance manual for
more information.

Located to the left front of the operator's seat.

Proper operating force:

Unit:N (kgf)]
1 ton model 150 to 200 (15 to 20)
2 ton model 200 to 250 (20 to 25) 91382-09300

3 ton model 230 to 250 (23 to 25) D00234

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• For Safety Observe the Following Warnings

4. Do not operate the truck without the overhead 11. ravel with load or lifting mechanism as low as
guard, unless conditions prevent use of a possible and tilted back. Always look in
guard. Use special care if operation without direction of travel. Keep a clear view, and
overhead guard is required. when load interferes with visibility travel with
5. Do not handle loads which are higher than the load or lifting mechanism trailing (except
load backrest or load backrest extension when climbing ramps).
unless load is secured so that no part of it 12. Use special care when operating on ramps—
could fall backward. travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. When
6. Do not handle unstable or loosely stacked truck is loaded, travel with load uphill. When
loads. Use special care when handling long, truck is empty, travel with lifting mechanism
91A81-
07700
high or wide loads to avoid losing the load, downhill.
striking bystanders, or tipping the truck. 13. Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield
D00244 7. Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate right of way to pedestrians. Slow down and
1. Do not operate this truck unless you have for load weight and load center information. sound horn at cross aisles and wherever
been trained and authorized to do so. Read all 8. Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. vision is obstructed.
warnings and instructions in operator's Slow down for turns and on uneven or 14. When using forks, space forks as far apart as
manual and on this truck. Operation & Mainte- slippery surfaces that could cause truck to load will permit. Before lifting, be sure load is
nance Manual is supplied with this truck. Or slide or overturn. Use special care when centered and forks are completely under load.
available our lift truck dealers. traveling without load as the risk of overturn 15. Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under
2. Do not operate this truck until you have is greater. load or lifting mechanism.
checked its condition. Give special attention 9. Elevate forks or other lifting mechanism only 16. Do not lift personnel except on a securely
to Tires, Rims, Horn, Lights, Battery(s), to pick up or stack a load. Lift and lower with attached specially designed Work Platform.
Controller, Lift and Tilt Systems including mast vertical or tilted slightly back—NEVER Use extreme care when lifting personnel.
forks or attachments, chains, cable and limit FORWARD. Watch out for obstructions, Place mast in vertical position, place truck
switches, brakes, steering mechanism, fuel especially overhead. controls in neutral and apply brakes. Lift and
system, hydraulic hoses and guards. 10. Operate tilting mechanism slowly and lower smoothly. Be available to operate
3. Operate truck only from designated operating smoothly. Do not tilt forward when elevated controls as long as personnel are on the Work
position. Never place any part of your body except to pick up or deposit a load. When Platform. Never transport personnel on forks
into the mast structure, between the mast and stacking, use only enough backward tilt to or Work Platform.
the truck, or outside the truck. Do not carry stabilize load. 17. Before getting off truck, neutralized travel
passengers. control, fully lower lifting mechanism and set
parking brake. When leaving truck
unattended, also shut off power.
Located inside the front frame member of the overhead guard.

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• Radiator Cap • Cooling Fan • Overhead Guard

D00007 D00008 D00009

Check the coolant level only after the engine To avoid serious injury, stay clear of the Operation without this device in place may
has been stopped and the filler cap is cool moving fan. be hazardous.
enough to touch with your hands. Remove
the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure. Located on the frame of the cooling fan. Located outside the top frame member of the
overhead guard.
Located on the radiator cap.

DO NOT remove the overhead guard.

91A81-07100 ENG

#'0)

OPERATION WITHOUT
THIS DEVICE
D00232 D00235 IN PLACE MAY BE
HAZARDOUS ENG 90A82-05700

D00237

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• No One under/on Forks • Load Backrest Extension • Crush Points

D00010 D00011 D00247

DO NOT stand or ride on the forks. DO NOT Operation without this device in place may Moving Mast—Crush Points.
stand or ride on a load or pallet on the forks. be hazardous. Keep All Body Parts Clear of Mast.
DO NOT stand or walk under the forks. DO
NOT place any part of your body between the Located on the load backrest extension. Located on the mast.
mast and the lift truck.

Located on the mast.

DO NOT remove the load backrest extension.

OPERATION WITHOUT
THIS DEVICE
IN PLACE MAY BE
HAZARDOUS ENG 90A82-05700 D00233

D00230 D00237

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• Capacity plate

D00249

Improper operation or maintenance could result

in injury or death. DO NOT operate or work on
the lift truck unless you are properly trained.

Located to the right front of the operator's seat.

ALLOWABLE WORKING CAPACITY

D00236

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• Tipover Warnings

DANGER
FOR SAFETY NOTICE FOLLOWING 3. Longitudinal tipover can occur if
WARNINGS overloaded or when loaded within
capacity of the load is elevated if forward
1. Lateral tipover can occur when unloaded
tilt, braking in forward travel, or
if the combination of speed and
commencing rearward travel produces
sharpness of turn produces an
an overturning moment which exceeds
overturning moment which exceeds the
the stability of the truck.
stability of the truck.
4. Serious injury or death can occur to the
2. Lateral tipover can occur if overloaded
operator if he/she is trapped between the
or loaded within capacity and the load is
D00013 truck and the ground.
elevated. And if turning and/or braking
Tipover can occur if truck is improperly when traveling rearward or if turning
operated. Injury or death could result. IN CASE OF TIPOVER
and/or accelerating when traveling
forward produces an overturning 1. The operator should stay with truck if
Located inside the front frame member of the
moment which exceeds the stability of lateral or longitudinal tipover occurs.
overhead guard.
the truck. The operator should hold on firmly to the
steering wheel, brace feet, lean forward
– Rearward tilt and/or off-center
and lean away from the point of impact.
positioning of the load and/or uneven
2. The operator should stay with the truck
ground conditions will further aggravate
if it falls off a loading dock or ramp.
the above conditions.
There are other situations where the
environment of the land area presents a
severe hazard in those incidents, it may
be prudent for the operator to leave the
truck.

97M81-04600
D00238

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◆ Lubrication and Maintenance Chart

CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK

Every 10 hrs or daily 1 month after delivery Electrical wires
Engine coolant
Oil, fuel or coolant leaks Engine crankcase Engine idle speed
Hydraulic oil
Battery Intake & exhaust valve
Head lamp and Powershift transmission
working lamp (if equipped) Bolts and nuts (Frame / chassis) Positive crankcase ventilation
Service brakes
Load backrest extension Differential values & hoses
Wheel nuts
Tilt cylinder socket bolts Radiator fin Tar in vaporizer (Drain)
Tires and rims
Overhead guard Radiator filler cap Injection nozzle (LP-Gas Engine)
Mast and forks
Assist grip Radiator rubber hose Spark plug
Lift cylinder mounting bolts
Accelerator pedal Alternator Every 1000 hrs or 6 months
Cooling fan
Brake pedal Electrical wire Alternator
Battery
Inching pedal Starter Starter
Mast interlock system
Cylinder head bolt & manifold nut Clean last chance filter
Parking brake lever Driving interlock system
Seat belt Parking brake warning buzzer
Engine idle speed Every 2000 hrs or 1 year
Operator’s Seat Intake & exhaust valve Radiator filler cap
Every 50 hrs or weekly
Radiator rubber hose
Horn Tar in vaporizer (Drain)
Fan & alternator drive belt (Adjust) Intake & exhaust valve
Steering wheel Clean air cleaner element Injection nozzle (LP-Gas engine)
Injection nozzle (Diesel)
Fuel Brake hoses, pipes and joints Spark plug
Control valve
Stop lights Fuel hoses, pipes and joints Hydraulic pump
Every 500 hrs or 3 months
Hydraulic hoses, pipes and joints Front axle
Lamp of instrument panel Bolts and nuts (Frame & chassis)
Differential Power steering cylinder
Lift chains
Rear axle
Engine Clean fuel filter (LP-Gas Engine)
Battery Steering gear box
(Exhaust, Noise and Vibration)
Mast strip sliding surfaces Brake drum nuts & bolts T/M gear & bearing

Back-up lights (if equipped) Brake drum & shoes Inching pedal

Engine crankcase Clean radiator fin Knuckles

D00227

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CHANGE LUBRICATE
Oil, fluid, Coolant Multipurpose type grease
Engine oil
Filters

1 month after delivery 1 month after delivery

Tilt socket pins
Engine oil
Tie rod pins
Hydraulic tank return oil filter Mast support
Engine filter King pins
Universal joint
Fuel filter–Diesel
Every 200 hrs or monthly
Every 500 hrs or 3 months
Lift chains
Engine oil Mast strip sliding surfaces
Engine oil filter Every 500 hrs or 3 month
Every 1000 hrs or 6 months Tilt socket pins
Powershift transmission oil (Wash strainer) Tie rod pins
Mast support
Differential oil King pins
Hydraulic tank return oil filter (Wash strainer) Mounting bush of rear axle
Universal Joint
Air cleaner element
Every 1000 hrs or 6 month
Fuel Filter–Diesel
Brake & Inching pedal rod
Every 2000 hrs or 1 year
Hydraulic oil
Service brake fluid

Engine coolant
Fuel filter—LP-Gas

D00228

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◆ Safety Rules

Be sure to wear a DO NOT perform the following which could

hard hat. affect safe operations!

Your may need: – Inattentive driving

CERTIFICATE Safety goggles. – Drowsy driving
Ear protectors. – Listening to music through a headset
– Drinking and eating
– Smoking
– Using a cell-phone
D00014

Authorized and trained operators only!

DO NOT operate this lift truck unless you have
a certificate for operating this type of lift truck
and have the ability to operate the lift truck
safely.

D00016

Dress properly for the job!

DO NOT wear loose clothing or accesso-
ries—flapping cuffs, dangling chains, neck ties,
scarves, or rings—that could catch in moving
parts.
D00015 D00018
Wear personal protective equipment appropri-
DO NOT travel on public roads! ate for the conditions of your work places.
Always be alert!
Know how to use a first aid kit and a fire extin-
guisher—and where to get prompt assistance.

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D00019 D00021 D00027

No smoking while refueling! Unauthorized addition or modification is Avoid being splashed by scalding hot cool-
DO NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is prohibited! ant!
running or the operator is on the lift truck. Keep DO NOT add to or modify the lift truck unless Wait until the engine cools before opening or
away from flames or spark sources. Turn off all authorized in writing by the manufacturer to do loosening the radiator cap. If you cannot wait,
electrical switches on the lift truck. Pump fuel in so. Any changes approved by the manufacturer use a heavy cloth and gloves to protect yourself.
a well-ventilated area. require a new capacity plate and decals after Stand to the side, protect your face, and slowly
modification. loosen cap.

D00023 D00025 D00029

Know all signals and traffic rules! Know the lift truck and attachments! Turn OFF the key switch before servicing!
Know who is responsible for signaling. Learn to Read and understand the operating, inspection DO NOT service this lift truck while engine is
tell at a glance what the signal means, and what and maintenance instructions in the OPERA- running unless absolutely necessary.
action you should take. TION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL and the
decal on the lift truck.

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F
TO E
OU V IC
R
SE

D00031 D00035 D00036

Lift truck exhaust fumes contain carbon DO NOT operate an unsafe lift truck! DO NOT remove the overhead guard!
monoxide and could kill you! If the lift truck has a "OUT OF SERVICE" or The overhead guard is intended to offer protec-
DO NOT operate the lift truck in an enclosed similar warning tag, the lift truck must not be tion from the impact of small packages, boxes,
area, without adequate ventilation. operated until it has been restored to safe oper- bagged material, etc., representative of the job
ating condition. Inspect the lift truck before you application, but not to withstand the impact of a
operate it. falling capacity load.

DO NOT operate the lift truck if you are

pregnant or have suffered an abdominal
disease or injury.

D00033 D00037

Inspect the lift truck prior to operation! DO NOT operate the lift truck under the influ-
At the beginning of each shift, fill out a daily ence of drugs or alcohol!
inspection sheet. Defects when found must be Always stay healthy on the job. Operators of lift
immediately reported and corrected before trucks must be qualified as to visual, auditory,
operating the lift truck, or the lift truck must be physical, and mental ability to operate the lift
taken out of service. truck safely.

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CAUTION
VCM(Vehicle control module)

ECM (Engine control module)

(Inside the
right step)

DCM(Diesel engine
control module)

D00039 D00044 (Under the battery) D00160

Keep the operator's compartment clean! The back-up alarm must sound when travel- When handling Engine Control Module
Keep your hands and shoes, as well as the floor ing in reverse! (ECM) and Vehicle Control Module (VCM)!
and controls (steering wheel, levers and pedals) Make sure the back-up alarm is in working – DO NOT allow washing water, rain, oil or any
clean and free of grease, mud and other materi- order. The horn can also be used to alert other other liquid on the ECM/VCM.
als. A slip could cause an accident. lift trucks or pedestrians when traveling in – DO NOT apply force, open or modify the ECM/
reverse. Always look in the direction of travel. VCMor operate the lift truck without the ECM/
VCM.
– Turn the key switch to the (OFF) position.
Disconnect battery cables and ECM/VCM
connections before the following operations:
– Removing ECM/VCM from the lift truck.
– Factory-approved welding.

D00043 D00046

LP-Gases are flammable. Operate only in approved areas!

DO NOT attempt to exchange or refill a LP-Gas Certain areas such as those containing hazard-
tank unless you are trained and authorized to do ous flammable gases, liquid or other com-
so. busibles require a Safety Rated truck, if your lift
truck is not Safety Rated, the area must be
avoided.

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D00048 D00052 D00055

Start the engine only when seated in the Face the lift truck when mounting and dis- Always check overhead clearance!
normal operating position! mounting! Serious accidents and damages could be
Maintain a three point contact (one foot and two caused by the mast and overhead guard hitting
hands) with the floor and handholds. DO NOT pipes, beams or other overhead obstructions.
get on or off the moving lift truck. DO NOT jump Watch out for power lines.
on or off the lift truck. DO NOT use the control
levers or steering wheel as handholds when
entering or leaving the operator's compartment.

D00050 D00059

DO NOT operate a damaged or defective lift Use lights in dark, dim areas!
truck! Even with lights on, DO NOT assume people
If the lift truck is damaged, take it out of service D00053 see you and will move out of your way.
until it has been restored to safe operating con-
dition. Park it in a non-operating area and Adjust the operator's seat before operating
remove the key. Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" the lift truck!
or similar warning tag to the lift truck. DO NOT adjust the operator's seat while the lift
Contact your authorized Cat lift truck dealer for truck is in motion.
repairs.
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D00060 D00063 D00066

When operating the lift truck, BE SURE to Always be aware of floor capacity! Stay under the overhead guard!
fasten the seat belt! Make sure the floor will support the weight of the DO NOT hold on to the overhead guard.
If not, the operator could be thrown out of the lift loaded lift truck.
truck or crushed under the lift truck.

OK OK OK OK

D00062 D00065 D00218

Stay within the confines of the lift truck! Avoid off-center loading! Check fork locking pins for engagement!
Keep your hands and feet inside the operator's Set the forks as far apart as possible for If the fork locking pins are not properly engaged,
compartment. DO NOT put any part of the body maximum support of the pallet or load. Too nor in good repair, the forks could shift and
outside the operator compartment of the lift small a fork spread could cause instability of the cause off-centered or unstable loads.
truck. load. DO NOT pick up an off-center load.

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D00069 D00071

Be careful of forks that extend beyond the Slow down for wet and slippery surfaces!
load! – Loose or slippery materials such as sand,
If the forks extend beyond the load, use extra gravel, ice, mud, etc. , on your operating
caution. Make sure the fork tips do not contact surfaces could cause a skid or tipover.
other material. – Avoid these conditions or slow down.
– Keep your operating surfaces clean and dry at
all times.
– Wet spots could cause a skid or tipover. You
need a greater stopping distance on wet
surfaces.
– Apply brakes earlier on slippery surfaces than
on dry surfaces. DO NOT drive into a flooded
area whenever possible.

D00070

Check work places for high risk!

When working on docks, ramps, platforms and
other high risk areas, use adequate blocks to
reduce the risk of the lift truck from falling off.

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◆ Operating Precautions

D00083 D00076 D00080

DO NOT allow anyone to hold loads! Position levers correctly for starting! DO NOT pass another lift truck!
Make sure the direction lever is in the neutral DO NOT pass another lift truck traveling in the
position and the parking brake lever is set prop- same direction at intersections, blind spots or at
erly. other dangerous locations.

D00125 D00078 D00081

DO NOT allow any riders! The operator must be required to slow down DO NOT indulge in stunt driving or horse-
DO NOT allow anyone to ride on the forks or on and sound the horn at cross aisles and other play!
any other part of the lift truck at any time. locations where vision is obstructed! Stunt driving and horseplay is hazardous for
both the lift truck operator and fellow workers.

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Take care when turning with a load!

– When operating with a load, the load or tip of
the forks are hard to be seen.
– If operated carelessly, the load or forks could
collide with objects nearby.– When taking a
turn while operating in reverse with a load,
always pay attention to the position of the
load.
– If not, the load could collide with objects D00087 D00091
nearby.
Always look in the direction of travel! Ascend or descend grades slowly, and with
Always be aware of people near your lift truck. caution!
DO NOT proceed until they are at a safe clear- When ascending or descending grades in
ance and are aware of you. excess of 5%, loaded lift trucks must be driven
with the load upgrade.

D00089
D00085 D00100
Obey all traffic regulations and warning
signs, including authorized plant speed Travel in reverse if forward visibility is Ascend or descend grades slowly, and with
limits! blocked! caution!
A safe distance must be maintained approxi- For better visibility with large loads, travel in Unloaded lift trucks should be operated on all
mately three lift truck lengths from the lift truck reverse, but always keep a lookout in the direc- grades with the forks downgrade.
ahead, and the lift truck must be kept under tion of travel.
control at all times. Use special care when trav-
eling without a load as the risk of tipover is
greater.

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D00095 D00104

Be particularly careful when driving up or Be careful of drive end swing when turning
down a steep slope! while operating with load end leading!
Use extreme care to reduce the risk of the tips Make sure that personnel stand clear of the rear
of forks or the bottom of pallet from touching the swing area before conducting turning maneu-
ground. vers.

D00093

Start lift truck upgrade carefully!

When starting the lift truck upgrade, BE SURE
to use the parking brake.

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◆ Working Precautions

D00106 D00109 D00114

Keep out! Be careful of changes in capacity! Use the proper attachment!

DO NOT allow any unauthorized pedestrians When attachments are used, know the capacity When lifting a load, use the proper attachment
where the lift truck will be operated. and extra care must be taken in securing, designed for the load. DO NOT operate at high
manipulating, positioning, and transporting the speeds.
load. Operate the lift trucks equipped with
attachments as partially loaded lift trucks when
not handling a load.

D00107 D00113 D00116

A helper must NOT be near the lift truck! Watch out for pedestrians at all times! DO NOT speed when approaching loads!
Personnel must be clear of the lift truck operat- Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at all times. Approach the load carefully at slow speed.
ing area.

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D00117 D00119 D00121

DO NOT pick up unsecured loads that Handle only stable and safely arranged DO NOT allow unloading from raised loads!
extend above the load backrest extension loads! Failure to follow this rules could cause serious
height! If a load is unstable, it could easily shift and fall injury.
on someone.

D00118 D00131 D00122

DO NOT move when someone's next to the Stay clear of pinch points! Inspect a trailer before entering!
lift truck! Keep all parts of your body away from moving The brakes on the highway trucks or trailers
If someone is standing next to the lift truck, DO parts such as the mast, carriage and attach- must be applied, and wheel chocks or other pos-
NOT proceed until they are at a safe clearance. ments. DO NOT place any part of your body itive mechanical means must be used to prevent
DO NOT assume that people are aware of you between the head guard and the mast. If the unintentional movement of highway trucks and
and will move out of your way. mast moves unexpectedly, you could get caught trailers.
between the mast and overhead guard and a
serious accident could occur.

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D00123 D00129 D00135

DO NOT use damaged pallets! DO NOT use the lift truck for opening or Always stay within the capacity!
Make sure pallets and skids are sturdy and in closing railroad car doors, unless the lift Read the capacity plate to make sure a load is
safe operating conditions. truck utilizes a device specifically designed within the capacity of the lift truck before you
for opening and closing railroad car doors! handle the load.

D00127 D00133 D00140

DO NOT abuse forks! Operate the direction lever smoothly! Park in authorized areas only!
Fork misuse could cause accidents, serious Avoid sudden changing of traveling direction. Park a safe distance from access to fire aisles,
injuries, damage of the lift truck and damage of This may cause damage to the transmission. stairways and fire equipment. DO NOT park
load. near a flammable material storage area.

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D00115 D00141

DO NOT allow anyone to walk or stand under DO NOT park on a grade!

raised forks!

D00143

When you leave the lift truck, or park it:

– Set the parking brake.
– Place the direction lever in neutral position.
– Lower the forks fully to the floor.
– Tilt the mast forward until the fork tips touch
the floor.
– Turn the key switch to the (OFF) position.
D00136 D00138

DO NOT lift personnel except on a securely Park the disabled lift truck safely!
attached, specially designed Work Platform! – If the lift mechanism is disabled and the forks
Use extreme care when lifting personnel. Place cannot be lowered, park the lift truck in a non-
the mast in the vertical position, place the operating area.
control levers in the neutral position and pull the – Use barriers to keep anyone from standing or
parking brake lever all the way back. Lift and passing under the forks.
lower smoothly. Have a trained operator in posi- – Remove the key and attach "DO NOT
tion to control the lift truck as long as personnel OPERATE" or similar warning tag to the lift
are on the Work Platform. DO NOT transport truck.
personnel on forks or Work Platform.

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◆ LP-Gas

Only trained and authorized personnel must fill Defective or damaged LP-Gas tanks must be The storage and handling of liquid fuels in the U.
or change LP-Gas tanks. removed from service. S. A. must be in accordance with the NFPA No.
Personnel engaged in filling LP-Gas tanks must Check the LP-Gas fuel lines and fittings with a 30, "Flammable and Combustion Code. Outside
wear protective equipment such as a face soap solution after filling the tank or when the U.S.A., store and handle in accordance with
shield, long sleeves and gauntlet gloves. looking for leaks. local regulations.
DO NOT refuel or store LP-Gas powered lift The lift truck must be refueled only at desig-
trucks near underground entrances, elevator nated safe locations. Safe outdoor locations are
shafts, or other places where LP-Gas could preferable to those indoors.
collect in a pocket and cause potential danger DO NOT completely fill the tank. The fuel
for an explosion. expands when it gets warm and it may overflow.
DO NOT leave the lift truck, for even a short This will create a fire hazard.
time, near equipment that generates high tem- Only trained and authorized personnel must fill
peratures. or change LP-Gas tanks.
Ovens and furnaces are examples. The heat DO NOT drop, throw, roll or drag LP-Gas tanks.
may raise the pressure of the fuel and open the DO NOT strike LP-Gas tanks or any associated
relief valve. D00144 parts of the tanks or fuel systems.
Close the service valve on the tank when LP- Check the LP-Gas tank for secure mounting.
Gas fueled lift trucks are parked overnight or The careless handling of LP-Gas tanks could Loose tanks could cause pressure fuel lines to
stored for long periods indoors with the fuel tank result in a serious accident. To reduce the risk of leak resulting in serious injury.
in place. damage to tanks, use extreme care when trans-
Close the valves on empty tanks. porting them.
Inspect LP-Gas tanks before filling and before
reuse. Look for damage to the valve, liquid
gauge, fittings and hand wheels.
Check for dents, scrapes or other damage to the
pressure vessel and for dirt or debris in the
openings.

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