1.3. LOADING OPERATIONS WATCH OUT OVERHEAD As the fork goes up, the mast height increases. Be mindful of this fact during the operation. Take care so that the mast or the overhead guard will not hit electric wiring, piping, sprinklers, beams in the ceiling, and so on. If such contact occurs, there is the danger that the load on the fork may fall off or the lift truck may tip over. OVERLOADING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED Do not load the lift truck over the maximum capacity shown in the load capacity chart, otherwise there is the danger that the rear wheels may come off the ground, the operator may lose control of the lift truck; and the truck may tip over.
Moreover the load on the forks can collapse. Never exceed the max. load shown in the load capacity chart on the nameplate. DON'T HANDLE A LOAD IN AN INSECURE MANNER Make sure that the center of gravity of the load is in line with the center of the lift truck. Do not carry loads off-center. There is danger that unbalanced loads may cause the lift truck to tip. Place the load so that it contacts the load backrest. Do not handle unstable loads. If there is danger that the load may fall off, secure it in position and take steps to prevent the load from collapsing or falling. DON'T HANDLE A LOAD EXCEEDING THE LOAD BACKREST HEIGHT Keep the height of the load within the height of the load backrest.
Do not carry any load that is higher than the load backrest. If the load is higher than the load backrest, there is danger that it will fall back on top of the operator, resulting in serious injury or death. 1-16