STOPPING TRUCK.

(7) Move the lift control lever forward to lower

4-38.

ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD OPERATOR.

the forks into normal traveling position (8 to 10 inches

above surface).

4-39. Every good vehicle operator knows what to look

for, where to find it and when the truck requires

b. Depositing Load in Storage Area.

maintenance service.

Such conditions as wobbly

wheels, defective brakes, worn and uneven chains,

(1) Carefully drive up to the position at which

defective horn, oil leaks, and defective steering

the load is to be deposited. Depress the brake pedal to

apparatus should be reported immediately. In general, it

halt the truck.

is best to run a daily check at the end of the shift so that

in the event extra work is required, it can be done before

(2) Apply the parking brake, and move the

the truck is needed for another eight hours duty.

direction shift lever to N (neutral) position.

4-40.

SAFETY RULES FOR TRUCK OPERATORS.

(3) Move the tilt control lever forward and bring

the mast assembly to the vertical position.

4-41. Rigid adherence to the following safety rules will

result in safe vehicle operation and minimum

(4) Move the lift control lever forward and

maintenance.

carefully lower the load to the ground. Continue to lower

the forks until they can be easily withdrawn from under

a. Perform a quick visual inspection of the truck

the load.

before use to note obvious conditions requiring

correction such as lubrication, hydraulic oil supply,

(5) Place the direction shift lever in R (reverse)

battery condition and liquid level, operation of horn and

position. Release the parking brake lever, and slowly

other electrical equipment.

back the truck away from the deposited load.

b. Report at once faulty equipment performance,

defective brakes, steering, etc.

4-35.

STOPPING TRUCK.

c. Know rated capacity of the equipment.

Overloading is damaging and costly. Also, floor load

a. Remove foot from the accelerator pedal.

limits and overhead clearances must be observed.

b. Apply gradual pressure on the brake pedal to

d. Watch blind corners, stop at intersections, and

bring the truck to a safe smooth stop. Avoid sudden

sound horn. The other fellow cannot see around the

stops.

corner either.

c. Apply the parking brake. Move the direction shift

e. Lift, lower, and carry loads with upright vertical or

lever to N (neutral) position.

tilted backward, never forward.

d. Move the tilt control lever forward to bring the

f. Under no circumstances should unauthorized

mast to the vertical position.

riders be permitted on equipment.

e. Move the lift control lever forward and lower the

g. Watch rear end swing and use low speed when

forks to the ground.

descending ramps or steep grades.

f. Push the ignition switch to OFF position to stop

h. Never "butt" loads with forks or rear end of truck.

the engine.

This practice usually causes cargo damage.

i. Be careful when high tiering.

4-36.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

j. Keep arms and legs where they belong. Never

place them between the uprights of the mast or outside

4-37. The fork lift truck is inherently safe in its design.

the running lines of the vehicle.

Only negligent operation can cause an accident or

k. Do not use any fork lift as a personnel elevator

damage. In general, it can usually be assumed that if a

unless there is a safety platform attached to the forks.

mishap occurs, the operator was careless or not

l. Operate at authorized speeds. Flying starts and

competent to use equipment. Practice the basic rules for

screeching stops cause trouble.

fork lift truck operation, any additional rules peculiar to

m. Weight of vehicle should be stenciled on two

the application of the truck, and the general rules of the

sides.

road which apply to any vehicle. In any case, safety

n. Observe fire prevention rules. Fire extinguishers

depends entirely on the operator's good judgment.

should be on each piece of equipment and each driver

should know how to operate them.