Traveling - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

TRAVELING

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• Observe all traffic regulations including authorized plant
speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions, keep to the
right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel,
from the lift truck ahead; and keep the lift truck under control
at all times.
• Yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles
such as ambulances and fire trucks.
• Do not pass another lift truck traveling in the same direction
at intersections, blind spots, or at other dangerous locations.
• Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross
aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed.
• Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not
park closer than 2 m (6 ft) to the nearest rail of a railroad
track.
• Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other
traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.
• If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel in the
opposite direction.
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• When descending a grade, stopping distance will be greater
than on-level operation. Methods shall be provided to allow
for this condition. Some methods are: reduce speed, limit
loads, allow adequate clear space at the bottom of grade,
etc.
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