Hyundai 250D-9 Manual page 132

(6) Travel with the fork carriage tilted back and raised only enough to fully clear the ground or
obstacles. When the carriage (load) is in an elevated position the stability of the truck is reduced.
(7) Do not elevate the load except during stacking.
5) 5) GRADES, RAMPS, AND INCLINES... GRADES, RAMPS, AND INCLINES...
(1)
Use special care when operating on ramps, inclines, and uneven areas. Travel slowly. Travel
straight up and down. Do not turn or drive at an angle across an incline or ramp. Do not attempt
to operate on grades in excess of those specified and/or recommended by the manufacturer.
(2)
When the truck is loaded, travel with the load upgrade. When the truck is empty, travel with lifting
mechanism (mast) downgrade.
(3)
Always brake with the right foot pedal (Not with the inching pedal) when travelling down incline.
If you should travel down incline for long distance, apply the engine brake with lower gear. Brake
malfunction such as preformance drop, excessive wear of friction material and disc stick can be
caused by continuous brake operation making the oil overheating. In that case, stop traveling,
apply parking brake with neutral gear position and stay during 10 minutes with engine idle speed.
Do not travel down incline with neutral gear state. Do not travel down incline with neutral gear state.
It makes the brake oil overheated due to excessive brake operation. It makes the brake oil overheated due to excessive brake operation.
6) 6) PRACTICE SAFE OPERATION EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR TRUCK... PRACTICE SAFE OPERATION EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR TRUCK...
(1) Careful driving and operation is your responsibility. Be completely familiar with all the safe driving
and load handling techniques in this Operator's Manual. Use common sense. Drive carefully do
not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay. Observe traffic rules. Watch for people and hazards. Slow
down, be in full control of your lift truck at all times.
(2) Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid damage to your truck or the possibility of injury to
yourself of others.
(3)
During your work, observe all functions of your lift truck. This allows you to immediately recognize
a problem or irregularity that could affect the safe operation of your truck.
(4) Periodically check the gauges and warning indicator lights in the cluster to be sure they indicate a
normal condition. If an abnormal condition appears bring the truck to a safe condition and safe
location, shut off the starting switch immediately and report the problem.
Do not continue to operate a truck that has a malfunction. Stop and have it fixed. Do not continue to operate a truck that has a malfunction. Stop and have it fixed.
Always wear your seat belt when operating your truck. Always wear your seat belt when operating your truck.
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