Yale Veracitor GCC040VX, Operating Manual

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KNOW THE EQUIPMENT:
• ALWAYS use 3 points of contact when getting on and off
the truck.
• KNOW operating, inspection, and maintenance instruc-
tions in
Operating Manual .
• DO NOT operate or repair truck unless trained and author-
ized.
• INSPECT truck before use.
• DO NOT operate if truck needs repair. Tag truck and
remove key. Repair truck before use. Always use Yale
Approved parts when making repairs. Replacement parts
must meet or exceed the specifications of the original
equipment manufacturer.
• USE auxiliary equipment (attachments) for intended pur-
pose only.
• VERIFY truck is equipped with overhead guard and load
backrest adequate for the load.
LOOK WHERE YOU ARE GOING:
• IF YOU CAN'T SEE, DON'T GO.
• TRAVEL in reverse if load blocks forward vision.
• MAKE SURE tail swing area is clear.
• SOUND horn at intersections or where vision is blocked.
• WATCH clearances, especially overhead.
KNOW YOUR LOADS:
• HANDLE only stable loads within specified weight and
load center. See Nameplate on truck.
• DO NOT handle loose loads higher than load backrest.
• SPACE forks as far apart as load allows and center load
between forks. Keep load against load backrest.
Warning
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
AUTHORIZED, TRAINED OPERATOR ONLY!
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