BRIGHT Coop BD3 7570 Manual Del Operador página 15

COUNTERBALANCED FORKLIFT TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (CONT.)
C.) OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES (cont.)
38. Do not drive forklift trucks onto any elevator unless specifically authorized to do so. Approach elevators slowly,
and then enter squarely after the elevator car is properly leveled. Once on the elevator, neutralize the controls,
shut off engine, and set the parking brake. It is advisable that all other personnel leave the elevator before truck
is allowed to enter or leave.
39. Avoid running over loose objects on the roadway surface.
40. When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a safe level, and turn steering hand wheel in a smooth sweeping mo-
tion. Except when maneuvering at a very low speed, turn the steering hand rail at a moderate, even rate.
41. Use special care when traveling without load, as the risk of lateral overturning is greater.
42. Improper use of stabilizer controls (if so equipped) could cause forklift truck upset. Always lower the carriage
before operating stabilizer controls.
43. For forklift trucks equipped with lateral leveling:
a. Always level the frame before raising the boom or mast, with or without a load;
b. Lateral leveling should not be used to position an elevated load; instead, lower the load and reposition the
forklift truck.
44. Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.
a. When handling off-center loads which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution;
b. Handle only loads within the capacity of the forklift truck;
c. Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish forklift truck capacity with extra caution. Stability
and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
45. When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating, positioning, and transporting
the load. Operate forklift trucks equipped with attachments as partially loaded trucks when not handling a load.
a. When handling off-center loads which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution;
b. Handle only loads within the capacity of the forklift truck;
c. Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish forklift truck capacity with extra caution. Stability
and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
46. When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating, positioning, and transporting
the load. Operate forklift trucks equipped with attachments as partially loaded trucks when not handling a load.
47. Completely engage the load with the load-engaging means. Fork length should be at least two-thirds of load
length. Where tilt is provided, carefully tilt the load backward to stabilize the load. Caution should be used in
tilting backward with high or segmented loads.
48. Use extreme care when tilting load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Do not tilt forward with
load-engaging means elevated except to pick up or deposit a load over a rack or stack. When stacking or tier-
ing, use only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load.
Bright Forklift
BD3–7570
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