Safety Procedures When Working Near Mast
The following procedures must be used when in-
specting or working near the mast. Additional pre-
cautions and procedures can be required when re-
pairing or removing the mast.
WARNING
Mast parts are heavy and can move. Distances be-
tween parts are small. Serious injury or death can
result if part of the body is hit by parts of the mast
or the carriage.
Never put any part of the body into or under the
mast or carriage unless all parts are completely
lowered or a safety chain is installed. Also, make
sure the power is off and the key is removed. Put
a DO NOT OPERATE tag in the operator's com-
partment. Disconnect the battery and put a tag or
lock on the battery connector.
Be careful of the forks. When the mast is raised,
the forks can be at a height to cause an injury.
DO NOT climb on the mast or lift truck at any time.
Use a ladder or personnel lift to work on the mast.
DO NOT use blocks to support the mast weld-
ments nor to restrain their movement.
Mast repairs require disassembly and removal of
parts and can require removal of the mast or car-
riage. Follow the repair procedures in the correct
Service Manual section.
WHEN WORKING NEAR THE MAST ALWAYS:
1.
Lower mast and carriage completely. Make
sure all parts of mast that move are fully low-
ered. Push lift/lower control button and make
sure there is no movement in mast.
OR
2.
If parts of the mast must be in raised position,
install a safety chain to restrain moving parts
of mast. Connect moving parts to a part that
does not move. Follow these procedures:
8000 SRM 1379
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