National Cart AL-UB-2248-1PH ALUMINUM UTILITY CARTS (U-BOAT) - Manual (Page 10)

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DO move products or set them in place manu-
ally unless they have been specifically designed
to be moved with a fork truck or pallet jack
DO use the appropriate anchors for mounting
products to walls or floors. Qualified contractors
are recommended.
DON’T overload the products beyond their
capacity
DON’T sit or hang on or in products
DO avoid operating or placing products on un-
even surfaces
DO place loads onto products from the bottom
up and always put the heaviest loads on the bot-
tom first
DO store or install products neatly and in loca-
tions that do not allow the products to become
hazards within their environment
DO level the bases of products so that all four
legs touch the ground at the same time. Un-
even bases may cause a product to tip while in
use
DO place items onto products in ways that fully
support their load. Do not place items larger
than the load bearing surface(s) onto products.
DO stabilize loads on products and always load
to achieve the lowest possible center of gravity
DO avoid tall loads that could cause overturning
DON’T use products for horseplay
DON’T modify a product in any way and inspect
for applicable sanitary conditions
DO use caution when operating a product
around hazards (curbs, thresholds, etc.)
DO keep hands and loose clothing or hair clear
from hinges, pinch points and moving parts
DON’T allow products to impact against each
other or any other kind of obstruction
Moving Parts Safe Use
Guidelines
The product(s) that you have may or may not
have moving parts that are incorporated into
their design. Some or all of the following guide-
lines may be applicable to your specific situa-
tion.
Make sure all removable features (handles,
shelves, legs etc.) are properly secured before
operating
Beware of pinch points and keep all body parts,
clothing or other objects clear from these areas.
Promoting Safe Use in the
Store
The safe use and operation of the product
should be a high priority of operation wide safety
practices. Associates need to be trained
about the potential dangers caused by not
following warning labels and recommenda-
tions.
Safety Inspection Criteria
Inspect your products as necessary to keep
them in proper working order. To aid you in
performing routine Safety Inspections; we are
providing the following Safety Inspection Check-
list. Products should be visually inspected regu-
larly to identify problems. Train associates to
know what to look for during inspections.
Remove products from service immediately
if any safety issues are found.