OPERATING/SAFETY PROCEDURES
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Whenever possible, two people should work together - one to operate the machine and the
other to direct and watch for danger and hazards.
NEVER
travel down grade with loaded forks pointing down grade.
Make sure that the place where you will put the load can take the weight of the load.
Use
extreme caution
when placing or stacking a load overhead. This practice is
extremely dangerous. When carrying high, remember:
1.
Use
extreme caution
because there may be workers or others in the area that you
cannot see.
2.
Keep the load as low as possible while maneuvering the machine into position.
3.
DO NOT
lift the load until the machine is as close as possible to the place where
the load will go.
4.
DO NOT
raise the load if the forks are tilted to one side or bent.
5.
If your machine is equipped with out-riggers, these should be lowered into position.
6.
Use a signal person if necessary to help you safely place the load.
7.
If there is any sign of
instability
, immediately lower the load and:
⇒
Re-stack the load on the pallet or break it down into smaller loads.
⇒
If necessary, move the machine to a more stable, level position.
WARNING!
The machine will become
less stable
as loads are raised higher.
DO NOT
ram a hydraulic cylinder to the end of its stroke. The resulting jolt could
spill the load.
