Rough terrain fork lift safety – Genie GTH-1056 User Manual
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ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
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OPERATION SAFETY
17. Inspect the path of travel before beginning movement. Avoid holes and dropoffs.
18. Traveling on slopes/grades.
i. Ascend and descend slowly and with caution.
ii. When loaded, always travel with the load uphill.
iii. When unloaded,travel with the attachment downhill.
iv. Avoid turning, travel straight up and down.
19. Always position all wheels in line with the machine before switching the steering
mode.
20. Always position the machine and set the park brake before lifting a load.
21. Do not allow riders on the machine or forks.
22. Do not transport or lift personnel into position with this forklift.
23. When leaving the operator's station:
i. Place the directional controls in neutral.
ii. Apply the parking brake.
iii. Lower the attachment to the ground.