2.3 SAFETY WARNINGS
For personal safety and to maintain stability and control, operate this vehicle under these conditions only. Failure
to comply with these warnings may result in bodily injury and property damage.
Do not drive this vehicle unless you are a qualified and trained operator and familiar with the vehicle
operational controls.
All vehicles should be operated from the driver’s side.
Never exceed the capacity ratings of the vehicle. Exceeding these limits may endanger occupants.
Personal injury may result if body parts (arms, head, and legs) are not kept inside vehicle while moving.
Allow only one occupant per seat. Do not start moving until all occupants are seated with seat belts
fastened, if equipped. Remain seated and hold on while vehicle is in motion.
Before leaving your seat, completely stop vehicle and lock parking brake. If vehicle is to be left unattended,
turn key switch to “OFF” and remove key.
Do not use accelerator to hold vehicle on an incline. Use brake
.
Make sure directional key switch is in position for the desired direction of travel before depressing the
accelerator. Do not change the directional key switch while vehicle is moving.
Drive slowly in turns and up and down grades. Do not make turns on steep hills or inclines.
Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
To avoid the risk of injury or vehicle damage, operate at maximum speed only on smooth flat surfaces.
Allow additional stopping distance when traveling at higher speeds.
Do not drive this vehicle in hazardous areas unless this vehicle is approved and labeled for such operation.
Keep a safe distance when following other vehicles and from the edge of ramps and platforms.
2.4 SAFETY CONCERNS
It is recommended that the operator and owner or renter of this vehicle comply with applicable vehicle
safety standards.
As a minimum every operator should, in addition to the above requirements found in the standards noted
above:
Demonstrate a working knowledge of each control.
Understand all safety rules and guidelines as presented in this manual.
Know how to properly load and unload cargo.
Know how to properly park the vehicle.
Recognize an improperly maintained vehicle.
Demonstrate ability to handle the vehicle in all conditions.
Every owner or renter of this vehicle must, at a minimum:
Define where the vehicles should and should not be driven and utilized.
Ensure all warnings as to driving hazards are displayed and visible.
Install safety signage concerning hills, speed bumps, ramps, turns, blind crossings, intersections, etc.
Define who should and who should not drive the vehicles.
Enforce safe driving and operating rules.
Provide driver training for first time operators and review safe operating recommendations regularly.
Maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition and maintain a schedule for daily, weekly, monthly,
quarterly, semi-annually and annual vehicle inspections.
Determine who, when, and how should pre-operation inspections be conducted.
Notify operators what should be done if an unsafe condition or operating problem is discovered.
