BYD ECB16, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY STANDARD
OPERATOR MANUAL 12
maneuvers.
3. Exercise particular care at cross aisles, doorways, and other locations where pedestrians
may step into the path of travel of the truck.
Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether empty
or loaded.
Do not permit passengers to ride on powered industrial trucks unless a safe place to ride has
been provided by the manufacturer.
Before leaving the operator’s position
(1) bring truck to a complete stop
(2) place directional controls in neutral
(3) apply the parking brake
(4) lower load-engaging means fully, unless supporting an elevated platform
When leaving the truck unattended
(1) stop the engine or turn off the controls
(2) if the truck must be left on an incline, block the wheels
(3) fully lower the load-engaging means
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms, and other similar working
surfaces. Do not move railroad cars with a powered industrial truck.
Do not use a truck for opening and closing railroad car doors, unless the truck utilizes a device
specifically designed for opening and closing railroad car doors and the operator is trained in its
use.
The design of the door-opening device shall require the truck to travel parallel to the railroad
car, with the force applied in a direction parallel with the door travel. Care should be exercised
when engaging the door opening device with the railroad car door, in order to prevent damage to
the doors and/or fork truck by heavy impact forces. The entire door opening operation shall be in
full view of the operator. The fork truck shall always be positioned to safeguard the dock attendant
while removing the door lock pin. Whenever a railroad car door requires an abnormal force to
open, the truck operator shall report the condition to his supervisor or as instructed.
When powered industrial trucks are driven on and off highway trucks and trailers, the brakes
on the highway trucks or trailers shall be applied and wheel chocks or other positive mechanical
means shall be used to prevent unintentional movement of highway trucks and trailers.
Whenever powered industrial trucks are driven on and off semitrailers that are not coupled to a
tractor, supports may be needed to prevent upending or corner dipping. Verify the combined weight
of the powered industrial truck including the battery and the load does not exceed the maximum
floor capacity of the highway truck, trailer, or container before entering.
Provision shall be made to prevent railroad cars from being moved during loading and
unloading. Wheel stops, hand brakes, or other recognized positive means shall be used to prevent
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