TM10-3930-660-10 The  vehicle  is  less  stable  when  traveling  with  the  load  in  a  raised  position. If  you  must  move  the  vehicle  with  the  load  raised  above  the  carry  position (bottom  of  load  at  24  inches  above  the  ground): -   Avoid   sharp   turns   and   sudden   starts/stops. -   Operate   all   controls   smoothly. -   Move   very   slowly. –  Keep  the  vehicle  level. (3)   Always   carry   the   load   low   (bottom   of   load   24   inches   above   the   ground)   for   maximum   stability. Make  sure  the  lower  cab  door  is  closed  when  operating  the  vehicle. Vehicle  wheels  can  contact  the  lower  door  if  the  door  is  left  open. (4)   Always   operate   the   forklift   with   the   lower   cab   door   closed. Extreme  care  must  be  taken  to  ensure  that  the  boom  does  not  come  near overhead   wires.   Death   or   injury   may   result   from   contacting   power   lines. Never  operate  this  vehicle  close  to  electric  power,  or  other  lines.  If  lines are  near  to  your  operating  area,  notify  your  supervisor  of  the  lines  prior  to starting   work. (5)  Should  contact  with  power  line  occur,  stay  on  the  vehicle  until  the  boom  is  cleared  or  until  the current  is  turned  off.  Keep  all  personnel  off  the  vehicle.  If  you  must  leave  the  vehicle,  JUMP, DO  NOT  STEP  OFF. Travel  on  inclines,  slopes,  ramps  and  grades  only  as  follows: –   Loaded   Forklift:   with   forks   (and   load)   pointing   uphill. –   Empty   Forklift:   with   forks   pointing   downhill. 2-28