1.2. SAFE TRAVEL BE AWARE OF THE LIFT TRUCK'S MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND WIDTH Ensure that there is ample height and width for the lift truck to pass. Do not extend your hands or legs outside the operator's compartment or the area covered by the overhead guard (safe area). Check that the surrounding area is safe. Be careful of electric wires and other obstacles inside and outside the building. WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN A SLOPE, EXERCISE EXTRA CARE Do not turn, or travel across or at an angle on slopes. There is danger that the lift truck will tip over.
Before starting to drive up a slope, stop the lift truck and adjust the clearance between the ground surface and the bottom of the forks so that the bottom of the forks or pallet do not contact the ground surface or the tip of the fork does not stick into the ground when traveling. For safe travel on slopes: When loaded: Travel forward up the slope, and in reverse down the slope with the load upgrade. When unloaded: Travel in reverse up the slope and forward down the slope with the load-engaging means downgrade. On a downslope, drive down slowly and use the foot brake. When starting on slopes, the lift truck may start to move down the slope depending on the amount the pedals are depressed.
Always leave ample room in front of and behind the lift truck when starting on slopes. Be careful of the truck sliding downhill if Travel Interlock is engaged while traveling uphill or on a slope. Stay securely in the operator’s seat! 1-10