Mast Safety Precautions - BRIGHT Coop BC3 6560 Manual Del Operador

The Troubleshooting Guide found on the following pages addresses problems sometimes encountered during mast
operations. It also lists the probable causes and recommended corrective actions to restore the mast to its proper oper-
ating condition. Before repairing a faulty mast, read all safety precautions!
1. IF A MAST RAIL OR CARRIAGE BECOMES JAMMED OR HUNG-UP;
REMOVE THE MAST FROM SERVICE, MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS
IMMEDIATELY!
2. USE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE TOOLS AND APPROVED HOST/HARNESS
DURING MAST REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENTS!
3. NEVER PLACE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY INSIDE THE WORKING AREA
OF A JAMMED MAST!
4. DO NOT OPERATE THE MAST WITH A DAMAGED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

MAST SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MAST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE
MANUFACTURER'S MANUALS FOR YOUR FORKLIFT IF THE MANUALS ARE MISSING, GET A REPLACEMENT
MANUAL FROM YOUR EMPLOYER, DEALER OR FORKLIFT MANUFACTURER. KEEP SAFETY MANUALS ON
THE FORKLIFT AT ALL TIMES.
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
- ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM UNSAFE PRACTICES! PRACTICE ALL
USUAL AND CUSTOMARY SAFE WORKING PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS ON THE MAST OR FORKS!
2. Never use the mast or forks as b attering rams.
3. Make daily inspections of the ma st's performance, components, hydraulics and hose connections.
4. Avoid entanglement hazard, keep yourself and others away from the mast's moving parts.
5. DO NOT climb on the mast.
6. If the mast does not operate pro perly, have it inspected and repaired immediately.
7. Do not operate the Mast without a legible load chart (do not over-load the mast).
8. Replace forks (in pairs) that are cracked or damaged, NEVER use forks repaired by welding.
9. Check that the forks are secure (unable to change position while carrying loads).
10. Plan ahead, know how and where you will travel, turn and pickup, lift and place loads.
11. Use a signal person when placing high loads.
12. Operate the mast smoothly, (raising, lowering, and tilting of mast and forks), do not allow the lift cylinders to hit
the end of their stroke abruptly.
13. Lower the forks to the ground when the Forklift is not in use.
Bright Forklift
BC3–6560
MAST TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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