Still FM-X EW Series, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
4
Handling loads
Driving on upward and downward
gradients
DANGER
Danger to life!
On upward and downward gradients, the load must
be carried facing uphill.
It is only permitted to drive on upward and down-
ward gradients if they are marked as traffic routes
and can be used safely.
The driver must check that the ground is clean with
a good grip.
It is not permitted to perform turns on upward
gradients, to approach them diagonally or to park
the truck on them.
Drive at a reduced speed on downward gradients.
It is not permitted to put items into stock or to remove
them from stock while on an upward or downward
gradient.
The forklift truck must not be parked on a slope.
– In case of emergency, secure the truck with
wedges.
The truck must not be used on upward and
downward gradients with values that exceed
those specified in the chapter entitled "Road-
ways".
Driving onto lifts
Do not drive the truck into a lift without specific
authorisation. The driver may only use this
truck on lifts with a sufficient load capacity and
for which the operating company has been
granted authorisation (refer to the chapter
entitled "Definition of responsible persons").
DANGER
There is a risk to life from being crushed or run over
by the truck.
– There must be no personnel already in the lift
when the truck is driven into the lift.
– Personnel are only permitted to enter the lift once
the truck is secure, and must exit the lift before
the truck is driven out.
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