Safety
Operation Manual
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• DO NOT operate the forklift and attachments if they
require repairs.
• Make sure basic maintenance is completed and service
problems are corrected.
• Death or serious injury can result from operating a
forklift before all repairs have been made and all prop-
er maintenance is completed.
Tires must have proper ballast. DO NOT re-
place foam-lled tires with pneumatic tires.
Use of pneumatic tires will severely aect
vehicle load capacity, which could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
Check hydraulic oil lines, tubes,
and hoses carefully. DO NOT
use your bare hand to check for
leaks. Always use a board or
cardboard when checking for a
hydraulic leak. Escaping hydraulic uid under pressure,
even a pinhole size leak, can penetrate body tissue, which
could cause death or serious injury. If hydraulic oil is inject-
ed into your skin, a doctor familiar with this type of injury
must treat it immediately.
Warning
Serious injury could result from
hydraulic oil pressure or hot
oil. DO NOT remove a hydraulic
tank ller cap unless it is cool
enough to touch with bare
hands. Remove the hydraulic tank ller cap slowly to
relieve pressure. Relieve all pressure in a hydraulic system
before any caps, lines, ttings, or related items are discon-
nected or removed.
If the forklift is to be towed, make sure the
released brake(s) can be reapplied or the tow
vehicle has the braking capacity to stop the
forklift.
DO NOT use ether as a starting
aid. Ether is ammable and can
cause an explosion when start-
ing the engine, which could
result in death or serious injury.
Follow the cold starting procedures and engine manufac-
turer’s specications for using a starting aid.
Lead-acid batteries produce ammable and potentially
explosive gases. To avoid death or serious injury when
checking, testing, or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open ames away from batter-
ies.
• Provide ventilation for ammable vapors.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, including
safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric acid,
which is poisonous and could cause severe chemical burns.
Avoid all contact of uid with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use
protective gear when handling batteries. DO NOT tip a
battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid suggestions:
• External contact - Flush with water.
• Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids)
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention im-
mediately. Flushing must begin immediately to avoid
permanent eye tissue damage.
• Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water or
milk to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomit-
ing. Get medical attention immediately.
IMPORTANT - In case of internal contact, DO NOT give u-
ids that induce vomiting.
Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling
Warning
these items.
California Proposition 65
The parking brake can be manually released
to tow the forklift. In this condition, it is pos-
sible for the forklift to move suddenly when
the brakes are released, which could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
To prevent sudden movement of the forklift, place wheel
chocks in front of and behind wheels before the brakes are
released.