Operator Manual - Crown Equipment Corporation
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1. suoo series Operator Manual N d New Bremen Ohio 45869 USA 2005 PF14503 WEB Rev 6 06 Printed in U S A It s the law you must be trained and certified to operate this truck OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 You or others around you can be seriously injured or even killed if you don t use this truck correctly Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual and on the truck Falling from a platform can cause serious injury or death Put on the operator harness and attach tether before operating the truck Head arms hands legs or feet outside the operator area can be pinned or crushed whenever the truck is moving Stay within the operator area and stop the truck completely before getting off A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it Or you could drive off a dock Falls from docks or dockboards eal cause serious injury or even death Make sure you are safe Inspect your truck before starting work make sure it is in good working order Additional copies of this Operator Manual and all Truck Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corporation New Bremen Ohio 45869 U S A All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions Copyright 2005 Crown Equipment Corp 1 Warning You Must be Trained IT S THE LAW YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED Federal law states that only properly trained operators are permitted to operate a2. Batteries can produce explosive gas Do not smoke use open flame or create an arc or sparks near this battery Ventilate well when in an enclosed area and when charging This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes severe burns Do not get in eyes on skin or clothing In case of contact flush immediately and thoroughly with water Get medical attention if your eyes are affected ee DANGER Falling from a raised platform can cause a serious injury or death Attach safety belt and tether before operating truck All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions Copyright 2005 Crown Equipment Corp Warning Labels 38
3. be less stable e Watch out for overhead obstructions e Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or grades If you must drive on a grade travel slowly and never turn the truck If carrying a load point the forks upgrade If unloaded point the forks downgrade Keep the fork height below 300mm 12 inches LEAVING YOUR TRUCK e Stop your truck completely before getting off e Lower the forks to the floor Turn the truck off or disconnect the battery e Avoid parking on inclines But if you must block the wheels of your truck Be a Safe Driver continued 34 Battery Maintenance WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES e Turn the truck OFF Check that all controls are in neutral e Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized battery installed e Use a roller stand to install or remove a battery Make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck s battery compartment Also make sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery e Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery Use an insulator such as plywood when necessary e Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on or remove it from a stand Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY e Replace the battery retainers Mak
4. STEER DRIVE WHEEL DIRECTION INDICATORS The lighted bar or bars show the approximate position of the drive wheel MESSAGE DISPLAY If your truck won t work check the message display for instructions For example Message What to do GATE Put the side gates down NEUTRAL Return the speed control to neutral BRAKE Step on the BRAKE pedal to release the brake SERVICE LIGHT A yellow light means something needs to be fixed Report the trouble to your supervisor even if the truck seems to be working OK BATTERY CHARGE DISPLAY The green bars show how much charge is left Have the battery changed or recharged when you see a flashing yellow light Display Panel standard 16 Display Panel with options OPTIONS You may have one or more of these options on your truck Your company has decided which if any are needed in your work place BATTERY RETAINER LIGHT A red light means the battery retainers are not in place You will not be able to use the truck until both retainers are in place LIFT OR LOWER CUTOUT LIGHT A red light means either lift or lower is cut out and moving beyond that point could be hazardous see pages 25 amp 20 SERVICE LIGHTS See your Service Manual for instructions and information 17 Display Panel with options Wire Guidance Displays optiona WIRE GUIDANCE DISPLAY Anytime you hear an alarm check the guidance display If the alarm sounds and the red light is ON e Take c
5. hand on the speed control and one foot on the brake pedal Look in the direction you re going GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK Take advantage of stop time Flex your arms and legs Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver 7 Your Stockpicker Your Stockpicker 8 Lift Truck Parts Display Panel Fork Override optional T j B a E E shi il A Bed ie ea l S i Bi g j iat oo i g ye Hi Wire Guidance optional Spotlight optional Tether Control Module Work Light optional Dome Light optional Fan optional Display Panel Power Disconnect Steering Wheel Operator Harness Can be either a belt or a body harness Raise Lower Lowering Valve inside Twist Grip ner Pallet Grab Key Switch Release Handle Side Gates Pallet Grab Foot Pedal Platform Brake Pedal Pallet Grab 9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10 Center of evenly distributed load 11 Capacity amp Load Center WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY Capacity is the load including pallet cart container etc that can be lifted to a given height at a given load center See the capacity plate on your truck Make certain you use the correct units of measure WHAT IS LOAD CENTER Load center is the distance from the end of the operator platform to the center of an evenly distributed load LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRI
6. powered industrial truck and that your employer must train you and certify that you are qualified to operate this powered industrial truck OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 Do not operate this truck in your work place until you have been trained and certified by your employer You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not adequately trained for lift truck operation You Must be Trained 2 Protect Yourself Ay Know the Hazards WARNING Stay clear of all NY moving parts 1o Moving parts can M cut or crush hands feet arms or legs 07 3 Protect Yourself WEAR YOUR OPERATOR HARNESS Falls from a platform can cause serious injury or even death e Put on your operator harness and attach the tether before operating your truck Read the warnings on the harness e Check your harness and tether daily Have them replaced if they have ever been used to stop a fall or if they look damaged or worn LOOK WHERE YOU RE DRIVING e If you run into things you can be injured You could fall from the truck or the load could shift and hit you Make certain there is nothing in your path on the floor or sticking out of the racks e Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are driving e Be sure that any equipment added to your truck terminal fan clipboard etc does not block your vision or interfere with safe and efficient operation of your truck USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY e Make sure your pal
7. truck is moving in either direction rotate the twist grip through neutral to the opposite direction of travel Plugging does not hurt your truck 23 Traveling amp Plugging HORN Use the horn button to sound the horn Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers Use your horn when you come to an intersection or a crosswalk wf L L IN f L ry A ce ee f TA l 1 C y Oi I L i Ina WA il wwe l A N J i b A s fi Nv 7 x IA LIMA V WY A TNS ZOIL yv L31 ALLIvV y aT OE 5 SS s fe Bo Santer lees 3 E PLUGGING VS BRAKING Of the two the foot brake is designed to stop the truck in the shortest distance Use the foot brake in an emergency on ramps or in busy areas YOU CAN T HAVE BOTH Plugging works only when you have the brake pedal all the way down When you take your foot off the brake pedal power is cut to the drive motor and you will not be able to plug Traveling amp Plugging 24 Raise amp Lower 25 Raise amp Lower RAISE Push the Raise button to raise the platform and forks Release the button when you reach the desired height If your truck has optional two speed lift push the raise button part way for a slower lift speed LOWER Push the Lower button to lower the platform and forks Release the button when you reach the desired height If your truck has optional two speed lower push the lower button part way for a slower lower speed Note Emergency ma
8. 1350 3000 to 1125 2500 Capacity is reduced as load center B increases For example On the sample plate 1350kg 3000 Ib can be lifted if the load center is 600mm 24 in But if the load center is increased to 900 36 capacity is reduced from 1350 3000 to 900 2000 OTHER LIFT HEIGHT AND LOAD CENTERS Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers not given on your capacity plate SMLI A You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area 3715 8 193 ua restricted to EE or EX trucks gy en ATTACHMENT DATA SS ayer If an attachment on your truck does not match the information given here on your capacity plate don t 1A23456 1525 60 Report the problem to your supervisor Capacity with Mast Vertical Note lt T operate your truck Your capacity plate may be wrong Y EI cero 00 24 Capacity A B ANSI B56 1 requires BRAKING REDUCED E 1 905 2000 8155 321 600 24 a E A TIER cat all data be shown For added stability and comfort braking may be reduced 635 1400 8155 321 865 34 first in Metric units and UMMC then USA units at some lift heights Check your capacity plate and allow for a longer stopping distance above that lift height Capacity Plate 14 Display Panel standard STANDARD DISPLAY PANEL Here you will find the battery charge display steer wheel direction indicators service light hour meter and a message display 15 Display Panel standard
9. BUTED Your truck could tip over in any direction if a load is placed or shifted to the front back or side of a pallet cart platform or container Make sure you spread the load evenly as you load a pallet Aknowthe Hazards AA l Truck Weight with Max Battery 3715 8193 achment Data PLATFORM Braking Reduced at Serial Number lt ing 1A23456 1525 60 Capacity with Mast Ver rtical e Lift height CENTER THE LOAD Your truck could tip over if a load is placed or shifted to the front back or side of a pallet or container Make sure your load is evenly distributed and centered over the forks Capacity amp Load Center 12 Capacity Plate SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE The information shown on this sample plate does not apply to your truck 13 Capacity Plate CAUTION You may not increase capacity if load center is less than shown on your capacity plate CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION The capacity plate is under the overhead guard It contains e Truck serial number e Capacity information load load center and lift height e Truck type a fire safety rating e Truck weight with battery does not include load e Attachment information Cif any READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE Capacity may be reduced as lift height A increases For example On the sample plate 1350kg 3000 Ib can be lifted to 6095mm 240 in But above 6095 240 to 7010 276 capacity is reduced from
10. R Put on your harness and fasten your tether as soon as you get on the platform before you do anything else Check the harness tether snap hooks and mounting points daily for wear or breakage If it doesn t look safe don t use the truck Report the problem to your supervisor CLAMP THE PALLET Be careful of pallets They can slide on the forks or tip if they are not properly centered and clamped Spread the forks as far as you can Make certain the center stringer of the pallet fits into the Pallet Grab Step down on the Pallet Grab Foot Pedal to clamp the pallet Check that the pallet is secure Let go of the pallet by lifting on the Pallet Grab Release Handle If you work with a platform instead of pallets your truck may not have a Pallet Grab Make certain the platform is fastened to the truck KEEP THE SIDE GATES DOWN e Keep the side gates down unless you are leaving the truck or picking from the side e Don t sit or climb on the side gates e Keep your entire body in the operator area MMKoowthenazards SAA A DANGER Falling from a raised platform can cause a serious injury or death Attach safety belt and tether before operating truck used Work from the olatform step on or near the edge of the pallet e Watch where you re going Running into an object could cause you to fall CHECK YOUR PALLET e Check the pallet for loose broken or undersized boards e For stability spread
11. d and reverse Load size and floor conditions can affect these distances e Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working If the braking distance is too long to stop safely don t drive the truck e Check wire guidance operation If anything doesn t look or feel right don t drive the truck Report the problem to your supervisor You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer part no OF 3772 Used properly this checklist can alert service people to needed repairs Daily Safety Check 30 Be a Safe Driver The most important component IS you 31 Bea Safe Driver MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE e Do not use this truck unless you are trained and certified e Be certain you understand how your truck works and the hazards that go with it Don t drive the truck if you have any doubts e Know the capacity of your truck Load Weight Load Center and Lift Height Make certain you use the correct units of measure e Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are fire hazards Be certain your truck is the correct fire safety type for the area e Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry and your clothing is proper for the job MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY e Inspect your truck before using it see pages 29 and 30 If it s not working right or something is broken report the problem Don t use the truck e In an open area test the braking and plugging Check at a slow
12. e certain all retainers on both sides of the truck are in place e Connect the battery Turn the truck ON and check truck operation 35 Battery Maintenance A DANGER Batteries produce explosive gas Do not smoke use open flame or create an arc or sparks near this battery Ventilate well in enclosed areas and when charging Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which causes severe burns Do not get in eyes on skin or clothing In case of contact flush immediately Get medical attention if your eyes are affected 107 Minimum battery size allowed 000 mm 00 00 in wide 00 00 in long Undersize battery can affect truck handling and stability You could have an accident Use U L classified Type EO battery 000 mm BATTERY RETAINERS The battery could slide out if all retainers are not in place Check both sides of the truck BATTERY SIZE Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersized battery installed Continued next page Battery Maintenance 36 Battery Maintenance continue Make certain the charger is the same voltage and amperage as your battery e Read the battery charger instructions e Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting the battery to the charger Otherwise you might create a spark which could cause the battery to explode Also make sure the truck key switch i
13. ect button to disconnect the battery and cut power to the truck The brake will also be applied Always use the Power Disconnect any time the truck isn t working right Don t use the truck if it s not working right Report the problem to your supervisor Turn the key switch to OFF and back to ON to reconnect the battery and reset the Power Disconnect button BRAKE OFF Step all the way down on the brake pedal The brake is off and you can travel Note Slowing or stopping the truck by plugging see page 23 requires power to the drive motor You must have the brake pedal all the way down for plugging to work BRAKE ON Take your foot off of the brake pedal to apply the brake When you release the brake pedal power is cut to the drive motor Remember without power to the drive motor you can t use plugging see page 23 AMKnowthe Hazards AA Al li ee to your supervisor Foot Brake 22 TRAVEL POWER UNIT FIRST Rotate the top of the twist grip away from you to travel in the direction of the power unit power unit first The farther you rotate the grip from the neutral position the faster the truck will travel TRAVEL FORKS FIRST Rotate the top of the twist grip toward you to travel in the direction of the forks forks first The farther you rotate the grip from the neutral position the faster the truck will travel PLUGGING Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck While the
14. let cart or platform is secure and won t slide or tip e Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts such as masts or wheels Don t sit or stand on the side gates e Never stand on or under the forks or allow anyone else to stand on or under them Never allow passengers on the truck There is no safe place for them e Come to a complete stop before yeu leave your truck Lower the forks to the floor and shut the truck off with the key or power disconnect AX Know the Hazards AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS Tipovers are very serious accidents you can be crushed or even killed The best way to prevent injury is to know where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe truck operation There is no sure way to avoid injury during a tipover or a drop from a dock or dockboard e Be extremely careful when working around docks and dockboards Stay away from the edge e When you re not picking travel with the load or forks close to the ground Watch for overhead obstructions Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed that will give you time to react in an emergency e Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or grades If you must drive on a grade travel slowly and never turn the truck If carrying a load point the forks upgrade If unloaded point the forks downgrade Keep the fork height below 300mm 12inches e An unloaded truck can tip over also You must be just as careful using an unloaded truck as you are
15. ly along the wire no angle allowed until you hear a beep and the display shows e Continue to drive slowly for two truck lengths before resuming normal guided driving FOR MANUAL STEERING Take control of the steering wheel and push the Wire Guidance switch to OFF 19 Driving on Wire Guidance WHEN DRIVING ON THE WIRE e Watch where you re going Make sure your path is clear e Always be alert for beeps from the alarm or changes in the display that signal changes in guidance status e Drive slowly after changing direction of travel until you are certain the truck is following the wire CHECK THE DISPLAY FOR INFORMATION If you hear a beep while you are driving or your truck stops unexpectedly check the display for instructions see page 18 RYN A e Don t run over things or drive through spills e Make sure there is nothing in your path on the floor or sticking out of the racks LISTEN FOR THE BEEP CHECK THE DISPLAY e Take control of the steering any time the red light is on and check the display for instructions Driving on Wire Guidance 20 Power On amp Off 21 Power On amp Off Foot Brake KEY SWITCH e Turn the key sideways to TEST Check that the alarm and all display lights are working e Let go of the key and it will return to ON e Turn the key vertical to shut the truck off Always turn the key to OFF when leaving the truck POWER DISCONNECT Push the Power Disconn
16. nual lowering valve located behind power unit door RAISE LOWER CUTOUT OPTION Your truck may be equipped with automatic cutout of raise and lower at selected heights If Raise or Lower stops and the red fork on the display panel is lit you are at a raise or lower cutout height You can use the Raise Lower Cutout Override button to travel past that height To travel past the cutout height push the Cutout Override button while at the same time pushing either the Raise or Lower button Be very careful and watch that you don t raise lower or drive into obstructions when using the Cutout Override azad AA STEERING LIFT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS For stability your truck is programed to limit lift while the drive wheel is turned more than 10 from straight ahead See message display for instructions Message What to do STR LMT Lower the forks if you want to steer past 10 Turn the drive wheel to less than 10 POEN if you want to lift higher TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS For stability travel speed is reduced for various combinations of lift height and drive wheel steering angle feat D as pipes gies Conte ra Sree aie Hitting any obstruction could tip the truck over causing serious injury or even death Watch out for obstructions anytime you re operating your truck Be even more careful when using Cutout Override Raise amp Lower 26 Platform Safety 27 Platform Safety WEAR YOUR HARNESS AND TETHE
17. ontrol of the steering wheel e Slow down drive carefully e Check the message display Message What it means amp What to do CUD Truck is searching for the wire Drive over wire at the correct angle RESET Wire signal was lost Reacquire the wire Switch guidance OFF and ON again to shut off the alarm If the alarm sounds and the red light is NOT ON e Slow down drive carefully e Check the message display Message What it means amp What to do C SIGNAL Wire signal is weak Go to end of the aisle park the truck call for service The truck has found the wire but is not lined up Drive slow stay alert Guidance is operative Resume normal guided driving Wire Guidance Displays optiona 18 Driving on Wire Guidance Guidance Wire ACQUIRING THEWIRE GZU Push the Wire Guidance switch to ON as you near a guided aisle Drive slowly with the platform about 300mm 12 inches above the floor and center the truck over the wire Your direction of travel power unit first or forks first controls how you should approach the guidance wire Note Power unit first is the recommended direction of travel for acquiring the wire POWER UNIT FIRST Drive slowly over the wire at an angle of 20 or less When you hear a beep and the display shows begin normal guided driving Start slowly FORKS FIRST If you must acquire the wire while traveling forks first e Drive slow
18. s turned off and all controls are in the off position 37 Battery Maintenance continued Warning Labels Stay clear of all moving parts Moving part cut or crush feet arms q Connect charger properly or truck can be damaged Make certain Minimum battery size allow 000 mm 00 00 in wide 000 mm 00 00 in long Its the law you must be trained and certified to operate this truck OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 You or people around you co seriously injured or even kille don t use this truck correctly i Obey all warnings and instructions on th and in the operator manual Inspect your truck before starting work sure it is in good working order Falling objects or lowering forki cause serious injury or death Never stand under the f While servicing block the forkg they won t fall Manual Lowering Valve Before using valve 1 Make certain that a 2 Warn operator to within the operatg 3 Make certain the Close valve imme slack Standing or rid cause a fall Never sta for any rea EACH WARNING LABEL ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT Read and obey all of them to protect yourself and others Avoid being crushed Keep head arms hands legs and feet within the operator area Stop truck completely before getting off Tipovers and falls from docks can cause DANGER
19. the forks as far as you can WORK CLOSE TO THE RACK When picking keep your truck close to the rack to reduce the risk of slipping or dropping things Platform Safety 28 Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK You must make sure your truck is safe to use 1 Walk around your truck and check it over e Inspect your harness tether snap hooks and mounting points Have them replaced if they look damaged or worn or have ever been used to stop a fall e Clean the safety shield and keep it clear e Check to make sure the battery is charged water level is OK and vent caps are in place Don t use an open flame to check the battery e Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the truck are properly installed e See that all wheels are in good condition e Make sure the flashing light is working e Check that both forks are secure and not bent cracked or badly worn e Inspect lift chains for damage e Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks e Turn the key to TEST See that the alarm and all display lights are working Try the horn e Make sure the power disconnect works 29 Daily Safety Check 2 Test drive your truck in an uncongested area e Try the hydraulic functions e Check that the steering is easy and smooth e Drive the truck slowly in both directions e Drive through the full speed range in both forward and reverse e Check braking and plugging distances in forwar
20. travel speed first then a faster one Know the distance it takes to stop before you start work DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY BE ALERT e Always wear your harness and have the tether fastened e Make certain pallets and platforms are secure e Never stick a foot arm or any part of your body outside the operator area no matter how slow the truck is moving A foot or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off e Keep your hands on the controls and your foot on the brake pedal e Travel in the direction that gives you the best view Look where you are going and slow down in congested areas e Slow down for wet or slippery floors Don t run over things e Travel with the platform close to the ground when outside of an aisle Place the load against the end of the platform e Look where you are going before you change direction of travel e See that you have room to drive and turn Check for overhead objects also Watch out for power unit and fork load swing e Slow down when making turns e Avoid sudden movement of controls Learn to use them smoothly at a moderate even rate e Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks or load Watch for overhead obstructions e Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area where there is a risk of falling objects Continued next page Be a Safe Driver 32 Be a Safe Driver continued WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE Slo
21. ture of the truck in the corner showing features or functions covered on that page KNOW THE HAZARDS Watch for and read these special blocks You will find information about possible safety hazards and how to avoid them HOW TO DRAWINGS On many pages you will find pictures as well as text to help you understand how to use your truck safely and productively What s in it for You 6 Your Stockpicker Tether Fastened 0 STOCKPICKERS E BUILT TO STANDARDS Your Stockpicker is designed mainly for orderpicking This truck was designed and It is not as efficient as other type trucks if it is used to Harness On built to current industry and government standards and guidelines For more information see the following e American National Standards Institute ASME B56 1 e Occupational Safety and transport or stack loads YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE Hands On With a load it may weigh more than 2 automobiles Controls e You don t brake the same e You don t accelerate the same Side Gates Health Act OSHA 1910 178 Down Rev 1999 HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK e Underwriters Laboratory UL Wear your harness and attach the tether The harness oi e National Fire Prevention may be either a belt or a body harness Put the side Association NFPA 505 gates down Make sure the pallet cart or platform is Foot On secure Put your left hand on the steering wheel right Brake Pedal
22. using a loaded one DRIVE CAREFULLY e Keep your hands on the controls and your entire body in the operator area A foot or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off e Keep your truck under control at all times Drive ata speed that allows you to stop safely Be even more careful on slippery or uneven surfaces Do not drive over objects on the floor Protect Yourself 4 Contents Warning You Must be Trained Protect Yourself Contents What s in it for You Your Stockpicker Lift Truck Parts Capacity amp Load Center Capacity Plate Display Panel standard Display Panel with options Wire Guidance Displays optional Driving on Wire Guidance Power On amp Off Foot Brake Traveling amp Plugging Raise amp Lower Platform Safety Daily Safety Check Be a Safe Driver Battery Maintenance Warning Labels 5 Contents O N HA UU W N w w W N N N N N N m m m hlUc 0O U e O N A W N O CO N UA W Capacity amp Load Center 11 Capacity amp Load Center What s in it for You WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU The better you understand your truck and how to use it the better and safer operator you can be Here are some guides to using this manual AKnow thettazards 9 A AAA Capacity QUICK LOCATORS In addition to the Contents page you can use page headings to find topics Some pages also have a pic
23. w down Yield or stop for pedestrians Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk or intersection Be careful that you don t pin or crush someone For example Never drive your truck toward anyone standing in front of a fixed object Watch out for power unit and fork load swing when turning Never allow passengers on your truck Keep others away from your truck while you re working Don t ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks Don t let anyone use your truck unless they are trained and certified Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using an approved platform Even then use extreme caution e Use a securely attached and approved safety platform e Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly e Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied e Lift and lower slowly e Watch for overhead obstructions e Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted e Never transport anyone on the platform from one location to another 33 Bea Safe Driver continued AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS e Be extremely careful when working around docks ramps and dockboards Stay away from the edge e Check capacities Be sure your truck with load isn t too heavy for where you are driving e Make sure the load you are moving is stable Spread the forks as far as you can and center the load Insert the forks as far under the load as you can Be even more careful with long high or wide loads They can
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