1.3. LOADING OPERATIONS BE CAREFUL OF THE FORK TIPS Do not allow the tips of the forks to get close to people. The tips of the forks are pointed, so there is a risk that they may cause injury. Do not attempt to hook something with the tips of the fork, otherwise the hooked object can suddenly come off the tip, and the reaction can cause danger to the lift truck as well as to the hooked object. DON'T USE THE FORK TO PUSH OR PULL A LOAD There is a risk that the load will be damaged or fall. DON'T TILT THE MAST FORWARD WITH A LOAD ON THE FORK. Do not tilt the mast forward with the load raised. Do not raise the load when the mast is tilted forward.
There is danger of the load falling or the truck tipping over. Do not travel with the mast tilted forward. Do not load and unload on slopes. BE CAREFUL OF SLACK IN THE HOIST CHAINS If there is any slack in the chain, the mast rail or forks may catch in the load or a shelf, and there is danger that the load may fall and the lift truck tip. Always be careful that there is no slack in the chain when pulling the forks out from pallet or shelf. 1-17