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I. Safety rules for driving and operation of battery forklift
1.1 Overview
The concept of "Safety First" has to be borne in mind by the driver and unit manager. The safety operation in
accordance with the Forklift Use and Maintenance Manual and Driver' Safety Operation Manual has to be
observed.
1.2 Forklift transportation
1.2.1 The forklift must be tied as specified during transport:
1.2.2 Draw the parking brake and underlay the counterweight with the lumps of wood:
1.2.3 The lifting is done according to the position as indicated by the "Lifting Sign".
1.3 Precautions on Parking
1.3.1 Lay the pallet fork on ground:
1.3.2 Turn off the electric lock, place all joysticks on N-position and unplug the power plug:
1.3.3Tighten the hand brake;
1.3.4 For the forklift out of service for long-term, the wheels should be built on stilts and the battery should be
charged once a month.
1.4 Preparations before use
1.4.1 Read the instructions and accompanying documents and be familiar with the positions of instruments and
every control mechanism (Fig.1-1), driver has to know about the structure and properties of forklift and certify
for the post with the driving license;
1.4.2 Check whether the instruments work properly;
1.4.3 Check whether the battery voltage is within the normal range and whether the electrolyte solution gravity
and liquid level are appropriate;
1.4.4 Check whether all connectors and plugs of electric system are in reliable contact and whether the pedal
adjustment are flexible;
1.4.5 Check whether the foot brake and hand brake are reliable;
1.4.6 Check whether the hydraulic oil and brake fluid are normal;
1.4.7 Check whether the lighting and signal light are normal.