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Vehicle

Maintenance

Protect

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Vehicle

Operation

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Be A Safe Operator

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF

THE VEHICLE IS YOU.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

• Don’t use this vehicle unless you are trained and authorized.
• Know how your vehicle works, and the hazards that go

  with it. Don’t drive the vehicle if you have any doubts.
• Find the Data Label on the mast. Make certain you

  understand all the information on it. Such as: capacities,

  total weight of vehicle, vehicle type and serial number.

  This vehicle may not be permitted in areas where there

  are fire hazards. Check with your supervisor.
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry. Also

  make sure that your clothing is proper for the job.

MAKE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS READY

• Inspect your vehicle before using it (see page 32). If it’s

  not working right, or something is broken, report the

  problem to your supervisor. Don’t use the vehicle.
• In an open area, check all vehicle operations. Make certain

  everything is working right, especially before operating

  around other people.

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• Keep the gates closed when you are elevated.
• Drive with the gates open when the platform is lowered.

  You may need to get off the vehicle quickly to avoid injury.
• Don’t climb on the rails or any other part of the vehicle.
• Keep your entire body inside the operator area, no matter

  how slow the vehicle is moving. A hand or foot caught

  between the vehicle and a solid object will be crushed

  or even cut off.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use them

  smoothly at a moderate, even rate. Sudden control changes

  can cause loads to shift or fall. Make sure loads are secure.
• Always be alert to the area around you and watch where

  you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed by

  objects intruding or poking into the operator area.
• Always check that you can clear overhead objects.
• Check clearances before raising or lowering.
• Be extra careful if you must use your vehicle in an area

  where there is a risk of falling objects.
• Make sure you have a clear view in the direction you’re

  traveling. Look where you’re going and slow down in

  congested areas.
• Slow down and be extra careful on wet or slippery floors.
• Look where you are going before you change direction

  of travel. See that you have room to drive and turn.

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