SAFETY INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS,WARNINGS and DANGERS.
5.4.9
Carriers shall not be parked or left unattended
such that they block or obstruct fire aisles, access to
stairways, or fire equipment.
5.5
Traveling
5.5.1
Observe all traffic regulations, including autho-
rized speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions keep
to the right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of
travel, from a carrier or vehicle ahead; and keep the car-
rier under control at all times.
5.5.2
Yield the right of way to pedestrians, ambu-
lances, fire trucks, or other carriers or vehicles in emer-
gency situations.
5.5.3
Do not pass another carrier or vehicle travel-
ing in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or
at other dangerous locations.
5.5.4
Keep a clear view of the path of travel,
observe other traffic and personnel, and maintain a safe
clearance.
5.5.5
Slow down or stop, as conditions dictate, and
activate the sound-producing warning device at cross
aisles and when visibility is obstructed at other locations.
5.5.6
Ascend or descend grades slowly.
5.5.7
Avoid turning, if possible, and use extreme
caution on grades, ramps, or inclines; normally travel
straight up and down.
5.5.8
Under all travel conditions the carrier shall be
operated at a speed that will permit it to be brought to a
stop in a safe manner.
5.5.9
Make starts, stops, turns, or direction rever-
sals in a smooth manner so as not to shift the load,
endanger passengers, or overturn the carrier.
5.5.10
Do not indulge in dangerous activities, such as
stunt driving or horseplay.
5.5.11
Slow down when approaching, or on, wet or
slippery surfaces.
5.5.12
Do not drive carrier onto any elevator unless
specifically authorized to do so. Approach elevators
slowly, and then enter squarely after the elevator car is
properly leveled. Once on the elevator, neutralize the
controls, shut off power, and set parking brakes. It is
advisable that all other personnel leave the elevator
before a carrier is allowed to enter or exit.
5.5.13
Avoid running over loose objects, potholes,
and bumps.
5.5.14
To negotiate turns, reduce speed to improve
stability, then turn hand steering wheel or tiller in a
smooth, sweeping motion.
5.6
Loading
5.6.1
Handle only stable and safely arranged loads.
When handling off-center loads which cannot be cen-
tered, operate with extra caution.
5.6.2
Handle only loads within the capacity of the
carrier as specified on the nameplate.
5.6.3
Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used
to establish carrier capacity with extra caution. Stability
and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
5.7
Operator Care of Personnel and Burden
Carriers
5.7.1
At the beginning of each shift during which the
carrier will be used, the operator shall check the carrier
condition and inspect the tires, warning devices, lights,
battery(s), speed and directional controllers, brakes, and
steering mechanism. If the carrier is found to be in need
of repair, or in any way unsafe, the matter shall be
reported immediately to the designated authority and the
carrier shall not be operated until it has been restored to
safe operating condition.
5.7.2
If during operation the carrier becomes unsafe
in any way, the matter shall be reported immediately to
the designated authority, and the carrier shall not be
operated until it has been restored to safe operating con-
dition.
5.7.3
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so.
5.7.4
The engine shall be stopped and the operator
shall leave the carrier while refueling.
5.7.5
Spillage of oil or fuel shall be carefully and
completely absorbed or evaporated and fuel tank cap
replaced before starting engine.
5.7.6
Do not operate a carrier with a leak in the fuel
system or battery(s).
5.7.7
Do not use open flames for checking electro-
lyte level in storage battery(s) or liquid level in fuel tanks.
6 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
6.1
Introduction
6.1.1
Carriers may become hazardous if mainte-
nance is neglected. Therefore, maintenance facilities,
trained personnel, and procedures shall be provided.
Such facilities may be on or off the premises.
