1.7. SAFETY LABELS 8. Caution before operating machine. 9. Warning for operation. WARNING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS! Before Operating • Do not operate or repair truck unless trained and authorized. • Read and understand all warnings and instructions in manuals and on truck before operating. • Dealers have replacement manuals. • Check truck before use. If truck is in need of repair, do not operate until restored to safe condition. • Do not start truck if fuel is leaking or has leaked. • Use attachments for intended purpose only. • Do not handle unstable loads or loosely stacked loads. • Do not handle loads higher than load backrest.
• Space forks as far as load permits. • Be sure load is centered and forks are completely under load. • Never tilt load with mast tilted forward. • Do not tilt forward when elevated except to pick up or deposit load. • Travel load or lifting mechanism low and tilted back. • Tipover can occur if operated improperly. • Do not jump if truck begins to tipover. Hold on firmly and lean away from point of impact. Avoid being trapped between truck and ground. While Operating • Operate truck only from operator's seat. • Sit firmly in the seat with good posture while driving. Leaving the seat or sitting improperly for approximately 3 seconds may cause the drive system to disengage.
Unintended truck movement like rolling on an incline may occur. • Keep truck under control at all times. • Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate for load weight and load center. • Avoid any sudden starts, stops, turn or change of direction. • Obey traffic safety rules. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. • Keep clear view of travel path. If load being carried blocks forward view, travel with load trailing. • Slow down and sound horn when vision is blocked. • Watch clearances, especially forks, mast, overhead guard and tailswing area. • Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces. • Avoid running over loose objects. • Never angle or turn on incline.
• Travel with load uphill when loaded. • Travel with lifting mechanism downhill when empty. • Secure dockboard or bridgeplate properly. • Do not exceed rated capacity. • Use special care when operating on dockboard or bridgeplate. General Precautions • Allow no one to stand or pass under or near load or lifting mechanism. • Never place any part of body into mast structure, between mast and truck or outside truck. • Do not carry passengers on any part of truck. • Lift no one under any circumstances. • Do not operate without overhead guard and load backrest. • Fill fuel or charge battery only in specified place.
• Stop engine when fueling and avoid open flame or sparks, and provide adequate ventilation. • Keep vent caps clear when charging battery. • Disconnect battery during servicing. After Operating • Before getting off truck, shift F-R lever and high-low lever (clutch type) to neutral position, fully lower lifting mechanism and pull parking lever securely. • Shut off power when leaving truck unattended. • Block wheels when parking on incline. 3EB-96-A6120 1-32