BRIGHT Coop BC3 6560 Manual Del Operador página 15

ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (CONT.)
C.) OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES (cont.)
38. Do not drive rough terrain forklift trucks onto any elevator unless specifically authorized to do so. Approach ele-
vators slowly, and then enter squarely after the elevator car is properly leveled. Once on the elevator, neutralize
the controls, shut off engine, and set the parking brake. It is advisable that all other personnel leave the elevator
before truck is allowed to enter or leave.
39. Avoid running over loose objects on the roadway surface.
40. When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a safe level, and turn steering hand wheel in a smooth sweeping mo-
tion. Except when maneuvering at a very low speed, turn the steering hand rail at a moderate, even rate.
41. Use special care when traveling without load, as the risk of lateral overturning is greater.
42. Improper use of stabilizer controls (if so equipped) could cause rough terrain forklift truck upset. Always lower
the carriage before operating stabilizer controls.
43. For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with lateral leveling:
a. Always level the frame before raising the boom or mast, with or without a load;
b. Lateral leveling should not be used to position an elevated load; instead, lower the load and reposition the
rough terrain forklift truck.
44. Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.
a. When handling off-center loads which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution;
b. Handle only loads within the capacity of the rough terrain forklift truck;
c. Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish rough terrain forklift truck capacity with extra
caution. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
45. When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating, positioning, and transporting
the load. Operate rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with attachments as partially loaded trucks when not
handling a load.
a. When handling off-center loads which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution;
b. Handle only loads within the capacity of the rough terrain forklift truck;
c. Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish rough terrain forklift truck capacity with extra
caution. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
46. When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating, positioning, and transporting
the load. Operate rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with attachments as partially loaded trucks when not
handling a load.
47. Completely engage the load with the load-engaging means. Fork length should be at least two-thirds of load
length. Where tilt is provided, carefully tilt the load backward to stabilize the load. Caution should be used in
tilting backward with high or segmented loads.
48. Use extreme care when tilting load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Do not tilt forward with
load-engaging means elevated except to pick up or deposit a load over a rack or stack. When stacking or tier-
ing, use only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load.
Bright Forklift
BC3–6560
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