3 Protect ; Protect Yourself; Walking Path- Page 4

3 Protect 

Yourself

Protect Yourself

Know the Hazards

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Always be alert to the area around you and watch 
where you are walking. Be careful that you don't get 
pinned or crushed between the truck and a fi xed object 
such as a wall or post.

USE YOUR TRUCK CAREFULLY

• Watch your hands and your feet. A foot or hand    
  caught between the truck and a fi xed object will be  
  crushed or even cut off.

• Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power  
 unit 

fi rst. Make certain the truck won't hit the back of

  your leg or foot. Don't let the truck run over your foot.

• When traveling forks fi rst, keep both hands on the
  control handle and be careful when changing  

  direction of travel. Keep your feet clear of the truck.

• Keep your truck under control at all times. Operate at
  a speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more
  careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not run
  over objects on the fl oor.

• Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed  
  that will give you time to react in an emergency.

Recommended
Walking Path

Battery Maintenance 

continued 

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Know the Hazards

TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS

Your truck battery produces a gas that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfi gure you.
• Do not try to install, remove, charge or service a
  truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.
• Never smoke or use an open fl ame around batteries.
• Your company should provide an area where it is 
  safe to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery 
 work.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye 
  shields, aprons, etc.

.

BATTERY SIZE IS IMPORTANT

Make certain you use the correct size, weight and type
of battery. Never operate a truck that has an 
underweight or undersized battery installed.

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DANGER

Batteries produce explosive gas.

Do not smoke, use open flame, or create an 
arc or sparks near this battery.  Ventilate well 
in enclosed areas and when charging.

Batteries contain 

Sulfuric Acid

 which 

causes severe burns.  Do not get in eyes, 
on skin, or clothing.  In case of contact, flush 
immediately.  Get medical attention if your 
eyes are affected.

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Recommended battery size

175 to 185mm (6.9 to 7.3 in) wide
265 to 305 (10.4 to 12.1) long
225 to 285 (8.8 to 11.3) high
Min. batt. wt. 22.7kg (50lbs.) each.
Undersize and underweight batteries can 
affect vehicle handling and stability. 
You could have an accident. 

Connect batteries as shown.

WARNING

WARNING

Minimum battery size allowed

XXX mm 

(XX.XXin.)

 wide

XXX mm 

(XX.XX in.)

 long

Undersize battery can affect truck 
handling and stability. You could have 
an accident.
Use U.L. classi

fi

 ed Type E battery