1.1. SAFETY MANAGEMENT KEEP THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT CLEAN AND CLEAR Keep the operator's compartment clean and tidy. Be sure to clean up all oil or mud. If the operator's hand or foot slips it could lead to a serious accident. Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the operator's compartment; always keep them in the tool box when not being used. They may damage or obstruct the control levers or pedals. Do not drive the lift truck if your hands are wet or covered with oil. Your hands will slip on the work equipment control levers or directional lever and could cause a serious accident.
REDUCE LOAD FOR LIFT TRUCKS WITH ATTACHMENT The permissible load for lift trucks equipped with any attachment is lower than the permissible load for the standard lift truck, the reasons being: 1. The overall permissible load is lowered by as much as the weight of an attachment itself. 2. The load center shifts toward the front due to the thickness of an attachment. Follow the load limit as indicated in the load capacity chart on the nameplate. On some detachable-type attachments and inserting-type attachments, there is an additional load capacity chart or attachment weight label provided at a certain place. Follow the instructions in the chart or the label when installing such an attachment.
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION Do not install any additional equipment, parts or the like on the lift truck, or modify the lift truck without prior written consent from Komatsu Forklifts. An additional counterweight or unauthorized modification of the lift truck can bring about a negative effect on the stability or strength of the lift truck, and can also impair its safety. Do not install any equipment or parts which obstruct or limit the operator's view. DON'T REMOVE THE OVERHEAD GUARD AND LOAD BACKREST The overhead guard is installed to protect the operator from falling objects. It is designed to withstand the force of light boxes or small packages.
It is not designed to withstand every possible impact. Always be careful to prevent damage or injury from falling objects. Do not use a Komatsu lift truck when it is equipped with a non-genuine overhead guard or load backrest. Note : Komatsu lift trucks are usually equipped with the optimum overhead guard and load backrest when they are shipped out of Komatsu Forklift plants. DON'T USE A DEFECTIVE LIFT TRUCK - USE LOCK- OUT TAG-OUT PROCEDURES Remove the key from the faulty lift truck and hang signs in the operator's compartment to prevent its use.
If the lift truck has suffered a failure and the lift truck must be parked without lowering the forks, put markers on the tips of the forks and take steps to prevent pedestrians or other vehicles from hitting the forks. Select a parking place where people or vehicles do not pass, and stop the lift truck so that it is difficult for anyone to go under the forks. The area under the forks is a danger zone. 1-3