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WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE

• Slow 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 fi xed object.

• Watch out for power unit swing.

• 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 certifi ed.

• Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are 

using an approved platform. Even then, use extreme 
caution:

• Use a securely attached and approved safety 

platform.

• Make certain lifting mechanism is operating 

properly.

• Have mast vertical (never tilt when elevated).

• Make certain direction control lever is in neutral.

• Lift and lower slowly.

• Watch for overhead obstructions.

• Be sure you can see and hear the person being 

lifted.

• Never transport anyone on the platform from one 

location to another.

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What's in it for You?

What's in it for You?   6

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.

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents" page 
you can use page headings to find 
topics. Some pages also have a 
picture 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.

Capacity & Load Center   12

Know the Hazards

KNOW YOUR LOAD

Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's 
capacity plate. Be careful when handling long, high or 
wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads.

EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your 
capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units 
of measure. Pay attention to:
• Weight of load
• Load center
• Lift height
• Position of mast

CENTER THE LOAD

Your truck could tip over if a load is shifted to the front 
or side of a pallet or container. Make sure your load is
evenly distributed and centered over the forks.

HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY

Capacities shown on your capacity plate are with the 
mast vertical. Be extra careful when tilting a load. 
(This also applies to other accessories or attachments 
your truck may have, such as sideshift, carton clamp, 
push-pull, etc.)

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE 

The information shown on 
this sample plate does not 

apply to your truck.

Serial Number

Attachment Dat a

Truck Type

6000

SERI ES

8583-A

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Capacity

kg 

(lb)

mm 

(in)

mm 

(in)

Truck Weight , Less Load , with Max.  
Batte ry, and Attachment   5 

kg

(lb)

4130

(9105)

1850

(4075)

600

(24)

1850

(4075)

1850

(4075)

1850

(4075)

4825

(190)

3300

(129)

4825

(190)

3300

(129)

600

(24)

600

(24)

760

(24)

760

(24)

Sideshifter

E

SA

MP

LE

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