Safety Section Do not raise anyone on the forks of your lift truck. Do not let other people ride on the truck. Lift trucks are designed to carry loads, not people. Do not overload. Always handle loads within the rated capacity shown on the capacity plate. Do not add extra counterweight to the truck. An overload can cause the truck to roll over and cause injury to personnel and damage to the lift truck. Do not operate your truck without the load backrest extension and overhead guard. Keep the load against the backrest with the mast tilted backward Do not drive on soft ground. Observe all signs, especially those on maximum permitted floor loadings, elevator capacities and clearance heights.
Handle loads carefully and check them closely for stability and balance. Do not lift or move loads that are not safe. Do not pick up an off center load. Such a load increases the possibility of a tipover to the side. Make sure loads are correctly stacked and positioned across both forks. Always use the proper size pallet. Position the forks as wide as possible under the load. Position loads evenly on the forks for proper balance. Do not lift a load with one fork. Do not drive on slippery surfaces. Sand, gravel, ice or mud can cause a tipover. If unavoidable, slow down. 25