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BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

•  Charge the battery in designated areas only.

•  See that the battery cells are fi lled to the proper level.
    Never use an open fl ame to check the battery.

•  Make certain the charger is the same voltage and  
  amperage as your battery.

• Read the battery charger instructions.

•  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 is 
  turned off and all controls are in the neutral position.

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Know the Hazards

Protect Yourself

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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.

• Be careful if driving around docks or ramps.  Stay  
  away from the edge.  Watch where you're going.

• When traveling out of the aisle, keep the forks or 
  load 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.

• Turret Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or  
  grades.  If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly  
  and don't turn.  If carrying a load, point the forks  
  upgrade.  If unloaded, point the forks downgrade.

• An unloaded truck can also tip over.  Be just as    
  careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a  
 loaded 

one.

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts   
  such as the load handler, masts or wheels.  Don't sit  
  or stand on the side gates.

• 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.

• Before you leave your truck:

• Come to a complete stop.
• Lower the forks to the fl oor.
• Shut the truck off with the key switch.

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

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