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27   Battery Maintenance 

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Battery Maintenance 

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WHEN YOU INSTALL
OR CHANGE INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF and disconnect the battery.

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

• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.
  You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.
  Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.

• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery in,  
  or remove it from, the battery compartment. Make  
  sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fi t the   
 battery.

• Connect the new battery. Turn the truck ON and
  check truck operation.

Protect Yourself   4

Know the Hazards

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

WARNING

AVOID FALLS

Falls 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.

• Be extremely careful when working around docks,
  dockboards and trailers.

• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.

• Make sure dockboards are secure.

• Check that trailer wheels are chocked.

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
  such as forks or wheels.

• Never ride on the truck or allow anyone else to ride 
  on the truck. There is no safe place to sit or stand.

• Before you leave your truck:

  • Lower the forks to the fl oor.

  • Shut the truck off with the key.