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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.

• Check to make sure the battery is charged and vent 

caps are in place. Check water level weekly. Don't use 
an open fl ame to check the battery.

• Inspect battery cables and connectors for damage or 

corrosion.

• Be certain the battery retainer is properly installed. 

• See that all wheels are in good condition.

• Make sure all lights are working.

• Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked 

or badly worn.

• Inspect all lift chains for damage.

• See that the load backrest is in place and secure, when 

required.

• Look under the truck for signs of leaks.

• Inspect the seat belt for wear.

• Turn the key to TEST. Make certain the display warning 

alarm and all indicator lights are working.

• Test the horn.

• Make sure you can read the capacity plate.

  When using a hard cab

• Check that the doors open and close securely.

• Clean all glass surfaces and make certain the wipers are 

working.

• Check that the rear window is locked in place.

33  Daily Safety Check

Lift Truck Parts   10

Tilting Mast

Overhead Guard

Seat

Load Backrest

Seat Belt

Seat Adjust Lever

Battery Cover Latch

Battery Disconnect

Power Unit

Battery

Steer Wheels

Drive Wheels

Forks