Highway Trucks, Rail Cars, And Docks - Yale VERACITOR GCC030VX Operating Manual

Operating Procedures

Highway Trucks, Rail Cars, and Docks

WARNING
Maintain a safe distance from the
edge of docks, ramps, platforms
and other similar working surfa-
ces. Watch the "tail swing."
Remember when traveling in the
forward direction and the steering
wheel is turned to move the lift
truck away from the edge of the
dock, the rear will swing toward
the edge. This action can cause
the lift truck to fall off the dock.
IF THE LIFT TRUCK FALLS OFF
THE DOCK, DO NOT JUMP OFF! HOLD FIRMLY TO
STEERING WHEEL, BRACE YOUR FEET, AND LEAN
FORWARD AND AWAY FROM THE POINT OF IMPACT.
Before operating in a highway truck or rail car, observe the
following:
• DO NOT use a lift truck to move a rail car.
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• DO NOT use a lift truck to open or close the door on a
rail car unless the lift truck has an attachment that is
specifically designed for opening and closing rail car
doors and the operator is trained in its use.
• Check to make sure that the brakes on the highway
truck are set and that wheel blocks have been placed on
both sides of the rear wheels (unless a dock locking
mechanism is engaged). Fixed jacks may be necessary
to support the front and rear of a highway truck trailer to
prevent it from moving or tipping during loading or
unloading.