1.4. SAFETY IN PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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AVOID THE DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP OR
FALLING OFF
• Never put your hands or feet into the mast structure. There
is danger that you will get caught in moving parts and be
seriously injured.
• Do not use the mast as a ladder.
If you slip, there is danger that you will fall.
INSPECTION AND INFLATION OF TIRES
• If the tire inflation pressure is low, it will affect truck stability.
However, do not inflate the tires before checking the rims for
damage. If a rim is damaged or cracked when a tire is
inflated, there is danger that the rim will break under the high
pressure of the tire, resulting in personal injury or death.
• For safety, when checking tire pressure, place your body in
front of the tread face of the tire. Do not check from the side
face of the tire.
• Always have tire inflation work carried out by properly
qualified personnel.
• The tire inflation pressure on a forklift truck is several times
higher than the pressure on an automobile, so exercise caution when handling tires.
• When the tires are being inflated, there is danger that dirt or dust may be thrown up by the compressed air and
enter your eyes, so always wear safety glasses.
HANDLING OF TIRES
• Disassembly and assembly of tires should be carried out by
a qualified tire dealer.
• The tire inflation pressure is extremely high, so caution is
needed when handling tires.
• When removing a tire, do so only after the internal air is
released. Loosen hub nut (1) to remove the tire from the
chassis. Never loosen rim nuts (2) if installed because it is
very dangerous to do so.
• After replacing the tires, make a trial run to make sure that
there are no loose hub nuts. If the tightening torque is not
sufficient, further tighten the hub nuts to the specified torque.
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