OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT
4-3
Turning
DANGER
When you reach an intersection:
• Slow down. Even if the forklift is not carrying a load it
can tip-over if you turn at a high rate of speed.
• Sound the horn as you reach the intersection to warn
pedestrians and other equipment operators you are
approaching the intersection.
• Always follow the rules of the road and yield to other
equipment operators and pedestrians as required.
Stopping
DANGER
To slow down, release the drive pedal, and the truck will
automatically slow down and stop.
For an emergency stop, release the drive pedal and
press hard on the foot Stop pedal with your right foot.
Stopping Distance
Stopping distance changes with the incline and quality of
the road surface.
To make sure you come to a safe stop:
• Reduce speed.
• Allow adequate distance between the truck and any
other vehicle, object or person.
Parking
DANGER
Before you park the vehicle make sure:
• The parked truck will not cause an obstruction or
safety hazard.
• The forklift is clear of fire exits, fire equipment and
stairways.
• The truck is not to be left unattended on an incline. If
the truck is inoperative and you must leave it parked
on an incline, securely block the wheels and remove
the key.
When you park your forklift always:
1.
1.Apply the foot park brake.
2.
Tilt the mast forward.
3.
Lower the forks to the ground.
4.
Place in neutral, turn the Keyswitch to the OFF
position and remove the key.
NOTE
Make sure all accessories are off (lights, etc.) before you
turn the Keyswitch to the Off position.
Setting the Forks
WARNING
Before you get on the forklift make sure the spacing
between the forks is properly set. See Figure 4-1.
1.
Measure the center to center between the fork
openings on the pallet.
2.
Lift the fork locks up. See Figure 4-2.
3.
Move the forks until the center to center spacing is
equal to the center to center distance. Make sure the
forks are seated in a carriage notch and equidistant
from the ends of the carriage.
A lateral tip-over can occur if your truck is
improperly operated.
Slow down before turning!
Failure to slow down can cause serious injury or
death.
When you stop, stay inside the cab until the truck
comes to a complete stop.
Failure to stay inside the cab can cause serious
injury or death.
Do not stop abruptly with the load raised or tilted
forward. If you stop abruptly the load may
dislodge from the forks causing serious injury or
death.
When you exit the vehicle, place controls in
neutral and set the foot brake. If you leave the
truck unattended, fully lower the mast, turn the
truck Off and remove the key.
Failure to properly exit and park your forklift can
cause serious injury or death.
Make certain the truck Keyswitch is in the OFF
position.
The forks must be set equal distance from the
center of the fork carriage.
Setting them too far to the left or right could
cause a load to unbalance and tip the truck.
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