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Driving the forklift
1. Always drive the forklift with the forks or attachment at approximately 12 inches (300 mm.) from the ground.
2. Familiarize yourself with the forklift on the terrain where it will be used.
3. Ensure that the Parking brake and the back-up alarm are working properly.
4. Drive at an appropriate speed for the conditions and the state of the terrain.
5. Slow down before executing a turn.
6. In all circumstances make sure you are in control of your speed.
7. On damp, slippery, or uneven terrain, drive slowly.
8. Slow down gently, never abruptly.
9. Do not drive with the parking brake on.
10. Always remember that hydrostatic type steering is extremely sensitive to movement of the steering wheel, so
turn it gently and not erratic.
11. Never leave the forklift unattended while the engine is running.
12. Look in the direction of travel and always ensure you have good visibility of the route ahead.
13. When working at night ensure that your forklift is fitted with full beam lights.
14. Drive around obstacles.
15. Never move onto a foot bridge, floor or freight lift without being certain that they are prescribed for the weight
and size of the forklift to be loaded.
16. The loaded forklift must not travel at speeds in excess of 7 m.p.h. (12 km/h).
17. Never move onto a loading platform without having first checked:
a. That it is suitably positioned and made fast;
b. That the unit to which it is connected will not shift;
c. That this platform is prescribed for the total weight or the forklift to be loaded;
d. That this platform is prescribed for the width of the truck.
Stopping the forklift
1. Before stopping the forklift after a long working period leave the engine idling for a few moments to allow the
coolant liquid and oil to lower the temperature of the engine and transmission.
2. Never leave the ignition key in the forklift when it is unattended.
3. When the forklift is stationary place forks on the ground, and apply the parking brake.
4. Make sure the forklift is not stopped in any position that will interfere with the traffic flow and at least 6 ft. (1.8m)
away from track of a railway.
5. Park the forklift on flat ground or on an incline lower than 15%.
6. Release the accelerator pedal and stop the lift truck.
7. Apply the parking brake.
8. Lower the forks to rest on the ground.
9. Stop the engine with the ignition switch.
10. Remove the pressure in the hydraulic circuits by using the hydraulic controls.
11. Remove the key.
12. If required to park on an incline park the forklift at a right angle to the slope set parking brake, & chock the wheels.
Operating forklift on public highways
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Bright Forklift
BD3–7570
Take extreme care when operating around platforms,
trenches, recently dug and back filled terrain
You must observe all highway codes when
General Operation Instructions
operating your forklift.
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