Yale MPB045VG Operating Manual page 40

Operating Procedures
9. Avoid bumps, holes, slick spots, and loose materials that
may cause the lift truck to swerve, tip, or cause the control
handle or delivery handle to jerk sideways. If unavoidable,
travel slowly and carefully. These lift trucks are designed to
operate on very smooth, firm surfaces. Always pick the
smoothest route for your lift truck.
10. Travel slowly when turning. When approaching blind
intersections or turns, slow down and sound the horn.
11. When leaving the lift truck, lower the forks, turn the key
to OFF, and set the brake. Block the wheels when on an
incline or working on the lift truck. A driverless lift truck
does not have to move very far in close quarters to cause
serious damage or injury.
12. On inclines, travel with the load or forks downhill. If the
operator should lose footing or control of the lift truck, the
operator will not be in the path of travel. Do not turn on an
incline. For stability reasons, a lift truck must not be driven
across an incline. Walkie lift trucks are not intended for
operation on grades greater than 10% (a grade that
changes 1 foot in elevation for every 10 feet of horizontal
travel).
13. Charge the battery only in a designated area and
observe the following:
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• DO NOT use an open flame to check battery electrolyte
level.
• Disconnect battery before performing service or repair.
• When charging battery, keep vent caps installed and
functioning properly. Take precautions to keep sparks
and open flames away from the battery. Position battery
cover to allow for ventilation and dispersion of explosive
fumes.
14. Before operating in highway trucks or railcars, observe
the following:
• Check that highway truck brakes are set and that wheel
blocks have been placed under the rear wheels. Fixed
jacks may be necessary to support the rear of a semi-
trailer to prevent it from moving when loading or unload-
ing.
• Make sure that railcar brakes are set.
• Check condition and load carrying capacity of driving
surface.
• Maintain a safe distance from the edge of docks or plat-
forms.
• If you can't see, don't go.