Hyster CHALLENGER H165XL, Operating Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
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WARNING
Inching requires coordinated movement of the inch-
ing/brake pedal and the accelerator. New operators
must practice this procedure before attempting to
handle loads.
Steering (Turning)
TRAVEL SLOWLY WHEN TURN-
ING. Lift trucks can tip over
even at very slow speeds. The
combination of speed and the
sharpness of a turn can cause a
tipover.
WARNING
A lift truck is less stable when the forks are raised,
with or without a load. Most operators can under-
stand the need to be careful when handling loads.
But some operators do not realize that a tipover can
occur with an empty lift truck because similar dy-
namic forces are present. In fact, the lift truck will ac-
tually tip to the side easier when empty, than when
loaded with the load lowered. Rearward tilt, off--cen-
ter loads and uneven ground will aggravate these
conditions.
IF THE LIFT TRUCK TIPS OVER, DO NOT JUMP OFF!
HOLD FIRMLY TO STEERING WHEEL, BRACE YOUR
FEET, AND LEAN FORWARD AND AWAY FROM THE
POINT OF IMPACT.
Because lift trucks are designed to work in a relatively
small space, they can turn sharper than some other vehi-
cles.
Most lift trucks are steered by the rear wheels and the
rear of the lift truck can move to the side very fast during
a turn. This movement is called ”tail swing”. An operator
must be aware of tail swing and always check to make
sure the tail swing area is clear before turning.
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