Stopping And Parking The Lift Truck; Forks - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

STOPPING AND PARKING THE LIFT TRUCK

1. Park the lift truck in designated parking areas only.
2. Make sure the lift truck does not block fire aisles, fire equipment,
stairways or walkways.
3. Stop the lift truck by removing your foot from the accelerator pedal
and step on the brake pedal.
!
WARNING
• Do no make sudden stops as the lift truck will pitch forward
and drop load.
4. Set the parking brake lever.
5. Place the selector lever in the Neutral position.
6. Adjust mast to vertical position and lower forks fully.
7. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove the key, if
equipped.
8. If operating on LPG, close the LPG Cylinder (tank) discharge valve.
NOTE:
If the operator leaves the operator's seat without setting the parking
brake lever, the warning buzzer alerts the operator.
!
WARNING
• To prevent unauthorized use, always remove the key, if
equipped, from the ignition switch when left unattended. A
lift truck is unattended when the operator is more than 8 m
(25 ft) from the lift truck which remains in view, or whenever
the operator leaves the truck and it is not within view.

FORKS

The fork-to-fork distance can be
properly adjusted by unlocking
the lock pins on the forks. These
pins are unlocked by pulling
them up and turning them 90° in
either direction. Forks must be
equally located from the center
of the lift truck. After correct
fork-to-fork distance is obtained,
secure the forks with the lock
pins. Do not use fork lock pins
on lift trucks with an optional fork positioner attachment.
!
• Various kinds of forks are available depending on the lifting
capacity. Select proper forks so that the specifications
stamped on the upper or side face of them will meet the
lifting capacity of your lift truck. Do not use forks below the
lifting capacity of your lift truck.
!
• Forks should be inspected daily for any damage, bending or
other abnormal conditions. Report any conditions to your
supervisor.
• ANSI/ITSDF and OSHA require that forks be replaced if worn
more than 10% of the starting thickness, this should be
checked during normal P.M. or at minimum, yearly by your
Local Authorized Dealer.
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WARNING