Yale Veracitor GCC040VX Operating Manual page 94

Operating Procedures
not only to the operator but also a helper. A helper must
not be near the load or lift mechanism while the operator
is attempting to handle a load. The lift mechanism has
moving parts with close clearances that can cause seri-
ous injury.
Lift and lower with the mast vertical or tilted slightly backward
from vertical. Tilt elevated loads forward only when directly
over the unloading place.
WARNING
The lift truck can tip over forward when the load is raised.
Forward tipping is even more likely when tilting forward,
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braking when traveling forward, or accelerating in
reverse.
If the lift mechanism is raised to pick up or deposit a load,
keep the tilt angle in either direction to a minimum. Backward
and forward tilt are helpful, but they affect side and forward
stability. Do not tilt in either direction more than necessary
when handling a load that is raised. The lift truck can tip for-
ward if the mast is tilted forward with a load in the raised
position.
IF THE LIFT TRUCK TIPS OVER, DO NOT JUMP OFF!
HOLD FIRMLY TO STEERING WHEEL, BRACE YOUR
FEET, AND LEAN FORWARD AND AWAY FROM POINT
OF IMPACT.