Reduce speed and drive down sloped pathways with caution.
1. Loaded industrial trucks with the driver must drive down a slope of greater than
5% with the load pointing up.
2. Unloaded industrial trucks should drive down all slopes with load-handling
equipment positioned toward the slope.
3. If necessary, the load and the load-handling equipment must be tilted backward
and lifted to drive safely over sloped areas.
4. Avoid turning around and use special caution when driving on sloped areas,
ramps or inclines; climb in and out as straight as possible.
Control the speed of the vehicle so that you can stop safely at all times and in all
conditions.
You should travel with the load-handling equipment or load held as low down as
possible and tilted backward. Raise the load only for stacking. This does not apply to
industrial trucks designed for traveling with raised loads or load-handling equipment.
Acceleration, stopping, turning and U-turns should be carried out slowly. The load
must never slip and / or drop from the truck.
Never carry out reckless maneuvers or play games with the truck.
Be careful and reduce speed on slippery surfaces.
Before approaching a loading platform or ramp, make sure that it is securely
attached. Drive down loading platforms or ramps slowly and carefully and be sure not
to exceed their maximum load capacity.
Industrial trucks must not use elevators unless special approval has been granted.
Do not exceed the load capacity of the elevator. Drive slowly into the center of the
elevator as soon as the elevator is in a horizontal position. Move the controls into
neutral, switch off the power supply, apply the brakes and activate the ground or
wheel locks (if fitted), as soon as the truck is in the elevator. All other people are
recommended to leave the elevator before the truck is driven in or out.
Avoid driving over loose objects, dirt or damaged ground.
When turning the truck around, reduce your speed until it is safe for the operating
environment and turn the steering mechanism gently with a circular movement. Even
at very low speeds, the steering mechanism must be turned at a moderate and steady
speed.
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