Hyster H40-60XT, Operating Manual

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the tail swing area when making a turn can lead to injury or
death.
DO NOT turn on an incline. To
reduce the possibility of a tipover, a
lift truck must not be driven across
an incline.
When possible, keep both hands on
the steering wheel. During most
loading or unloading operations, the
operator steers with the left hand.
The right hand is used to operate the lift, tilt, and attach-
ment controls.
When turning the lift truck from a wide aisle into a narrow
aisle, start the turn as close to the opposite stock pile as tail
swing will permit. This action permits the lift truck to enter
the narrow aisle going straight ahead.
Load Handling, General
1. The capacity is the maximum
load that the lift truck can handle for
the load condition shown on the
Nameplate. The operator must
know whether or not a load is within
the maximum capacity of the lift
truck before the load is handled.
However, factors such as weak floors or uneven terrain,
loads with a high center of gravity, unevenly distributed
loads, or tire condition can mean that the safe working load
is less than the capacity shown on the Nameplate. When
such conditions exist, the operator must reduce the load so
the lift truck will remain stable.
WARNING
DO NOT handle a load if any loose part of it is above
the load backrest or any part of the load is likely to fail.
2. Handle only stable loads. A load can have unstable
items that can easily shift and fall on someone.
Operating Procedures
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