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• Never stand on top of material being raised, lowered, or transported. (Figure 3-1)
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
• Never use the attachment or its load to support a man-carrying device.
• Never allow anyone under a load or under the carriage. (Figure 3-2)
• Never stand in front of or beside an attachment that is being operated. Never allow
another person to approach an attachment that is being operated. (Figure 3-3)
• Never leave an attachment or load in an elevated position.
• Never reach through the mast of the truck. Keep all parts of the body within the
driver’s compartment.
• Always operate an attachment from the operator’s seat, never while standing next
to the lift truck.
• Do not allow riders on the truck at any time.
• Always use reverse when carrying a load that impedes full vision. Watch for pedes-
trians when transporting.
• Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the situation.
3.7 Pre-start Checks
• Check your equipment before you operate it. If anything looks wrong, unusual or
different, report it before using the attachment.
• Do not operate this machine if you know of malfunctions, missing parts, and/or mis-ad-
justments. These situations can cause or contribute to an accident or damage to the
machine. Stop the machine immediately if problems arise after starting.
• Check to make sure the attachment on your truck is the same as on the truck capacity
plate.
