OVERHEAD GUARD OPERATION.

t h a t cannot be overcome by purely mechanical

f. Turn the starter and ignition switch to OFF

means. The exercise of intelligence, care and

position to stop the engine.

common sense by the truck operator is essential to

minimize the hazards of overloading, slipping, and

unbalanced loads; obstructions in the path of

travel, or the use of equipment in operations for

If the engine has been operating at, or near,

which it is not intended or designed. Following are

full load, it should be allowed to run at fast

a few suggestions that should be followed in the

idle (600 to 800 RPM) for several minutes

operation of this vehicle:

after the load is removed before being

stopped. This allows internal engine

a. Operate vehicle with forks close to floor,

temperatures to equalize.

loaded or empty, but high enough to avoid hitting

obstructions.

3-32. OVERHEAD GUARD OPERATION.

b . If vision is obstructed by the load, operate

The overhead guard meets the ANS B56.1

Safety Standard for powered industrial

vehicle in reverse, at low speed, turning in the seat

trucks

and

subjected

to maintain clear vision.

impact test load of 16,000 foot pounds.

The overhead guard should remain installed

c. Avoid sudden stops or starts. When backing

on the truck at all times during opera-

up, check for obstructions or personnel in the path

tion. With the upright completely col-

of the truck before moving the truck.

lapsed the overall height of the truck

with overhead guard will operate in a

d. Drive carefully at all times. Exercise caution at

84 inch door opening.

cross aisles, sounding horn for safety.

e . Be sure loads are safe to move. Have loads

properly centered on forks. Refer to the capacity

data in Section I for various load centering ratings.

f. The operator should be qualified and drive in

accordance with safety rules.

g. If the truck does not operate properly, report

to proper authority. A minor adjustment now may

save a major repair later.

h. Do not allow riders.

i. Operate the truck at a safe distance behind

other vehicles.

j. Do not operate truck with wet or greasy hands.

N e v e r drive the truck in open area of

the warehouse or storage yard with-

k. Observe highway traffic laws in the operation

o u t t h e g u a r d i n p l a c e o v e r the

of the truck.

operator' comportment. There is no

periodic maintenance other than check-

l. Drive carefully on wet or slippery floors.

ing for security of mounting.

m. Keep feet within perimeter of floor board.

3-33. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. The use of

n. Observe the Operating Instructions and

powered equipment is subject to certain hazards

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