UniCarriers FD20 Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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1. Safe operation
YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE RULES TO
AVOID SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
1. Operate truck only if trained and authorized by
your employer. Know Operation & Maintenance
Manual and all work rules.
2. Safety check truck every day. Do not start if dam-
aged or faulty; stop if problems start.
Repair allowed only by trained, authorized me-
chanics.
3. Turn, start, stop, and handle loads smoothly and
slowly.
Carry loads low and tilted back; stack only on level
using minimum tilt.
4. Look where you are going. Watch out for people,
hazards on floors and overhead, drop-offs and tail
swing clearance.
5. Truck overturn can kill you. Slow for turns even
when empty. Never turn on inclines.
6. Do not lift overweight or loose loads.
Move slowly with wide, high, or long loads.
Keep forks wide and fully under loads.
Travel in reverse if loads block view.
Attachments require special training, ask your em-
ployer.
7. Keep loads upgrade on all inclines. Stay clear of
ramp and dock edges. Make sure dockboards and
trailers are secure before going on them.
8. Overhead guard and load backrest must be on
truck.
Always keep yourself completely inside guard.
9. Stop engine when refueling. Follow Operation &
Maintenance Manual and employer’s work rules
about fuel, battery and tire maintenance hazards.
10. Forks can fall rapidly even with light loads.
Do not raise people or allow them under forks.
No passengers allowed on truck.
11. Park only in authorized areas, never on inclines.
Lower forks to bottom, put direction control in neu-
tral, turn off key and make sure parking brake is
set.
12. Fasten the seat belt, when operating the lift truck.
WARNING
3. Warning decal for opening and closing
engine hood
WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING
ENGINE HOOD, PUT STEERING
WHEEL IN STRAIGHT TRAVEL
POSITION.
CAUTION
2. Warning decal for handling inflated
tires
AVOID SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Tire servicing requires special training.
Do not take tires off truck until all air pressure
is out. Loosen only WHEEL LUG NUTS “A”.
Do not loosen wheel assembly nuts “B” until
all air pressure is out of tire.
See OPERATORS MANUAL for more impor-
tant instructions for wheel service and reas-
sembly.
Make sure all nuts and bolts are in place and
tight.
Never add air to a tire that looks low. Let all
air out and check for proper assembly.
Inflate all tires in a safety cage. See MANU -
AL for proper pressures.
WARNING
Split-type
Safety cage
Air
4. Warning decal for engine hood stopper
W h e n o p e n i n g t h e
engine hood, make sure
gas spring is securely
locked at area indicated
by arrow.
To close the engine hood,
press area indicated by
arrow while closing it
slowly.
CAUTION
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