Wesley shipboard - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY AND
OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Read Manual before operating hand pallet jack.
• Always make sure hand pallet truck is operated by trained personnel.
• Keep hands, feet and loose clothing clear of area beneath hand pallet truck.
• Always make certain that your view is unobstructed in the direction that you are
moving.
• Do balance the load evenly on the forks.
• Do Not exceed the maximum lifting capacity as shown on the id plate.
• Do Not ride or carry personnel on hand pallet truck.
• Do Not lift loads or objects with the fork tips.
• Do Not use hand pallet truck on grades.
How to Operate
• To raise the load, pump handle until load reaches desired height
• Hold the release lever up – The truck will lower load.
• Hold brake handle up to move. Releasing brake handle will immediately apply
brakes.
Take Hand Pallet Truck out of service immediately if:
• Hydraulic pump is leaking
• Any fasteners are loose or missing
• Any part of the hand pallet truck is bent or damaged.
• Brake does not automatically hold hand pallet truck in a locked position.