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If the load are high and affect the operator's visibility of the route ahead,operate the
forklift in reverse.
Stability
Some of the conditions that may affect stability are: ground and floor conditions, grade, speed,
loading (trucks equipped with attachments behave as partially loaded trucks even when operated
without a load on the attachment), battery weight, dynamic and static forces, and the judgment
exercised by the operator.
On electric trucks, use only a battery or batteries having a total service weight within the
minimum/maximum range specified on truck nameplate.
Changing and Charging Storage Batteries for Electric Trucks
Battery changing and charging facilities and procedures shall be in accordance with ANSI/
NFPA 505.
The charger connector shall not be plugged into the truck connector under any circumstances.
To avoid damage to equipment or injury to personnel, consult manufacturer's procedures when
replacing contacts in any battery connector.
Failure to comply with specified nameplate battery weight range could result in truck instability.
Lighting for Operating Areas
Controlled lighting of adequate intensity should be provided in operating areas in conformance
with ANSI/IES RP7.
Trucks and Railroad Cars
When powered industrial 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 of highway trucks and trailers.
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 during loading and unloading.
Whenever powered industrial trucks are driven on and off semitrailers not coupled to a tractor,
supports may be needed to prevent upending or corner dipping.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms, or other similar working surfaces.
Do not move railroad cars or trailers with a powered industrial truck unless the truck is
properly designed and equipped for that operation.
Relocating Powered Industrial Trucks
When utilizing lifting equipment such as elevators, cranes, ship hoisting gear, etc., to relocate
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