UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual page 18

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WARNING
• Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body inside the
operator's compartment. Do not put any part of the body
outside the operator compartment of the lift truck.
• Never put any part of the body into the mast structure or
between the mast and the lift truck.
• Never put any part of the body within the reach mechanism
of the lift truck or other attachments.
• Understand lift truck limitations and operate the truck
in a safe manner so as not to cause injury to personnel.
Safeguard pedestrians at all times.
a. Do not drive a lift truck up to anyone standing in front of an
object.
b. Ensure that personnel stand clear of the rear swing area before
conducting turning maneuvers.
c. Exercise particular care at cross aisles, doorways, and other
locations where pedestrians may step into the path of travel of
the lift truck.
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• A lift truck is unattended when the operator is more than 8 m
(25 ft) from the truck which remains in view, or whenever the
operator leaves the truck and it is not within view.
• Before leaving the operator's position:
a. Bring lift truck to a complete stop.
b. Place selector lever in neutral.
c. Apply the parking brake.
d. Lower load-engaging means fully.
e. Turn the ignition switch off.
f. If unit is unattended remove the key, if equipped.
• Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms,
and other similar working surfaces. Do not move railroad
cars with a lift truck.
• When lift trucks are driven on and off highway trucks or
trailers, the brakes on the highway trucks or trailers shall
be applied, and wheel chocks or other positive mechanical
means shall be used to prevent unintentional movement.
• Whenever lift trucks are driven on and off semitrailers not
coupled to a tractor, supports may be needed to prevent
upending or corner dipping.
• Provision shall be made to prevent railroad cars from being
moved during loading and unloading. Wheel stops, hand
brakes, or other recognized positive means shall be used
to prevent movement of railroad cars during loading and
unloading.
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