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It is possible for the forklift to move suddenly
when the brakes are released, which could
result in death, serious injury, or property
damage. To prevent sudden movement of
the forklift, place wheel chocks in front of and
behind wheels before the brakes are released.
If the forklift is to be towed, make sure the
released brake(s) can be reapplied or the tow
forklift has the braking capacity to stop the
forklift.
injury. Follow the cold starting procedures and engine
manufacturer's specifications for using a starting aid.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and potentially ex-
plosive gases. To avoid death or serious injury when check-
ing, testing, or charging batteries:
•
DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
•
Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from batteries.
•
Provide ventilation for flammable vapors.
•
Wear proper personal protective equipment, including
safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric acid,
which is poison and could cause severe chemical burns.
Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use
protective gear when handling batteries. DO NOT tip a bat-
tery beyond a 45° angle in any direction. If contact does oc-
cur, follow these First Aid suggestions:
•
External contact - Flush with water.
•
Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids) for
at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immedi-
ately. Flushing must begin immediately to avoid per-
manent eye tissue damage.
•
Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water or milk
to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting.
Get medical attention immediately.
Operation Manual
DO NOT use ether as a starting
aid. Ether is flammable and
can cause an explosion when
starting
the
engine,
could result in death or serious
Warning
California Proposition 65
which
handling these items.
•
Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode. Let
the battery thaw out before charging.
•
NEVER jump start the forklift when travel select lever is
in gear, which can cause the forklift to lurch forward or
backward, and could result in death, serious injury, or
property damage.
•
To avoid injury or death when jump starting with
another forklift, make sure the two (2) forklifts are not
touching.
•
DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other.
•
Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalled battery
positive (+).
•
Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalled forklift
ground. Make the connection to the stalled forklift
ground last.
•
Connect jump start cable to stalled forklift ground a
safe distance from the battery to prevent sparks near
the battery.
•
Jump start only with a power source with the same
voltage as the stalled forklift.
•
Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled forklift
to prevent them from operating when the power source
is connected.
•
Electrolyte contains acid and could cause serious
personal injury if it contacts the skin or eyes.
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Warning
Tires must have proper ballast. DO NOT replace
foam-filled tires with pneumatic tires. Use of
pneumatic tires will severely affect vehicle load
capacity, which could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
Warning
Battery
posts,
terminals,
accessories
contain
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
Warning
Wear eye protection when starting a forklift
with jump start cables.
start procedures could cause the battery
to explode, which could result in death or
serious injury.
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and
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