MOVEMENT TO WORKSITE

WARNING

2-15.

LOCAL WORKSITE. When the new worksite

is near, the fork lift truck may be operated under its own

Avoid contact with the battery electrolyte. If the

power f the area is relatively level. If the ground is

solution comes in contact with the skin, rinse the

rough, sandy, or muddy, tile fork lift may be loaded into

area immediately with clean water to avoid skin

a truck, trailer, or other carrier to be moved. No

burns. Do not smoke or use an open flame in

dismantling of the truck is required for movement to a

the vicinity when servicing batteries as they

local worksite.

generate hydrogen, an explosive gas.

2-16.

DISTANT WORKSITE. When the fork lift

Position battery between battery clamps in

truck must be moved to a distant worksite, it may be

battery compartment and remove hoist. Tighten battery

loaded onto a truck, trailer, or other carrier and secured

clamp screws to prevent battery movement.

with block, strapping, cables and the like. Disconnect

the battery cable connector before transporting tile fork

Connect battery leads securely at battery

lift truck.

The only reinstallation after movement

receptacles and close battery compartment doors.

required is the connection of the battery cable connector

2-14.

MOVEMENT TO WORKSITE.

with its mating receptacle.

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