15.
Avoid sudden starts or stops. People can be hurt and
material can be damaged by a lift truck suddenly jumping
into motion and possibly going out of control. Sudden starts
also can damage the lift truck. Sudden stops can cause the
operator to lose a load. Remember, skid marks and dam-
aged equipment are signs of bad driving.
16.
Watch clearances, especially around forks. Watch tail
swing. The operator must be aware that the forks can
sometimes extend beyond the load. This may cause the
operator to hit an object or lift another load.
17.
Look in the direction of travel and keep a clear view of
the path of travel.
18.
Strictly observe the following load handling procedures:
•
Handle only loads within the capacity shown on the
nameplate. This rating represents the maximum load
that should be lifted. However, such factors as weak
floors, uneven terrain, or loads having a high center of
gravity may mean that the safe working load is less than
the rated capacity. When such conditions do exist, the
operator must reduce the load so that the lift truck will
remain stable.
•
Keep the load against the battery compartment. The bat-
tery compartment acts as a load backrest to help steady
the load.
•
Handle only stable loads. Unstable loads can easily shift
and fall. DO NOT handle loads taller than the load back-
rest unless the load is secured so that no part of it can
shift toward you.
NOTE:
Load backrest extensions are available for this lift
truck as optional equipment.
•
For better visibility and steering, travel or walk with the
forks trailing. When walking, lead the lift truck from either
side of the control handle or delivery handle facing the
direction of travel. When the lift truck must be driven
close to a wall or other obstruction, or into an elevator or
semitruck trailer, travel forks first. On inclines, travel with
the load or forks downhill.
19.
Operate the lift truck only in areas that have been
approved for lift truck operation. Certain areas contain haz-
ardous flammable gasses, liquids, dust, fibers, or other
materials. Lift trucks to be operated in these areas must
have special approval. These areas must be designated to
show the type of approval required for lift truck operation. If
the lift truck has a UL inspection plate, the fire safety
Operating Procedures
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Summary of Contents for MPB045VG
Page 13: ...Figure 4 Warning and Safety Labels Model Description 11...
Page 15: ...Instruments and Controls Figure 5 Instruments and Controls Model Description 13...
Page 50: ...Figure 9 Putting the Lift Truck on Blocks Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 48...
Page 51: ...Figure 10 Maintenance Points Maintenance Schedule 49...
Page 63: ...1 LED 2 LABEL Figure 14 Charger LED s Maintenance 61...
Page 70: ...Figure 18 Battery Compartment Maintenance 68...
Page 74: ...NOTES 72...
