Yale MSW020-E Operating Manual page 4

Foreword
necessary instructions are available and understood before
operating the lift truck.
Additional information that describes the safe operation
and use of lift trucks is available from the following sources:
• Employment safety and health standards or regulations
(Examples: "Occupational Safety and Health Standards
(USA)," "Canada Material Handling Regulations."
• Safety codes and standards (Example: Industrial Truck
Standards Development Foundation, ANSI/ITSDF
B56.1, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift
Trucks).
• Publications from government safety agencies, govern-
ment insurers, private insurers, and private organizations
(Example: Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial
Operations, from the National Safety Council).
• Guide for Users of Industrial Lift Trucks (Yale Part No.
504295733) describes lift truck safety, good mainte-
nance practices, and training programs and is available
from your dealer for Yale lift trucks.
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NOTE: Yale lift trucks are not intended for use on public
roads.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, the terms right, left, front,
and rear relate to the viewpoint of an operator standing in
the operator's compartment facing the forks.
NOTE: The following symbols and words indicate safety
information in this manual:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury and property
damage.
On the lift truck, the WARNING symbol and word are on
orange background. The CAUTION symbol and word
are on yellow background.