Doosan D50S-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 29

Safety Section Safety Section
Do Do not not operate operate
combustible materials. combustible materials.
To To avoid avoid
combustion of materials (such as lumber, veneer combustion of materials (such as lumber, veneer
board, paper products and other similar items), board, paper products and other similar items),
always park at least 30 cm (12 inches) away from always park at least 30 cm (12 inches) away from
them. them.
Forklift trucks are not cars. They often have small Forklift trucks are not cars. They often have small
tires, no suspension, and are very heavy. tires, no suspension, and are very heavy.
The forklift's center of gravity will also change when The forklift's center of gravity will also change when
carrying loads. carrying loads.
Avoid uneven bumps, pot holes and other hazards Avoid uneven bumps, pot holes and other hazards
whenever possible. whenever possible.
Carrying a load suspended on a chain or a cable Carrying a load suspended on a chain or a cable
may unbalance a truck. may unbalance a truck.
Take Take extra extra
suspended load as it may sway or even strike suspended load as it may sway or even strike them.
forklifts forklifts near near flammable flammable
the the discoloration, discoloration, deformation deformation
care care around around pedestrians pedestrians
An unloaded forklift may be easier to tip over than a An unloaded forklift may be easier to tip over than a
or or
loaded truck. loaded truck.
When traveling without a load, the risk of lateral When traveling without a load, the risk of lateral
or or
overturn is greater. overturn is greater.
There are many special attachments available to There are many special attachments available to
replace the forks on a lift truck. replace the forks on a lift truck.
. .
All carry safety implications and special training in All carry safety implications and special training in
their operation is highly recommended. their operation is highly recommended.
The counterweight draw bar should not be used for The counterweight draw bar should not be used for
towing the forklift or for towing another forkli towing the forklift or for towing another forklift. ft.
Towing is only advised in emergencies, by trained Towing is only advised in emergencies, by trained
operators and at low speed, no faster than 2 km/h, operators and at low speed, no faster than 2 km/h,
to a convenient location for repair. to a convenient location for repair.
with with a a
them.
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