Global Industrial 988955 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 3

2.2 Power Equipment Can Be Hazardous
• Any power equipment can be hazardous.
• Accidents may occur when power industrial equipment
is in the hands of untrained or unauthorized operators.
This electric truck is no exception.
• Before operating this truck, read and understand
this manual. Notify your supervisor if you have
any concerns or questions. Carefully review all
safety decals on the truck.
2.3 Pedestrians
Pay attention to pedestrians at all times. Many other
people in your area of facility might not be familiar
with this truck and how it operates. Always yield the
right-of-way to pedestrians. Never drive this truck up
to anyone, particularly someone standing next to a
solid object like a wall or workbench.
2.4 Travel
Operate this electric truck at an authorized speed
consistent with conditions. Always maintain a safe
distance from other trucks. Keep the truck under
control at all times so you can stop in an emergency.
Look in the direction of the path of travel, and keep a
clear view. Stop the truck and sound the horn when
crossing aisles or when visibility is obstructed. Keep
to the right unless conditions dictate otherwise. Do
not pass another truck traveling in the same direction
at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous
locations. Avoid making sudden starts, quick stops
or turns, particularly when operating with stacked
loads. Slow down for rough, wet or slippery floors,
and avoid running over any objects on the floor.
2.5 Power Equipment
Dockboards must be strong enough to carry the weight
of the truck, the weight of the operator and the load.
The carrying capacity should be plainly marked on the
Powered Drive Straddle Trucks
dockboards. Dockboards should be securely anchored
or equipped with devices to prevent slipping. The sides
of the dockboards should be turned up at right angles
to prevent the electric truck from running over the edge.
Dockboards should be designed and maintained so the
edges have substantial contact with the carrier and the
dock or loading platform to prevent rocking or sliding.
Handholds, or other effective means, should be provided
to permit safe handling. Positive positioning, such as
wheel chocks, should be provided to prevent railroad cars
or highway trucks from being moved while dockboards
are in position.
2.6 Elevators
Check with your supervisor before you use this electric
truck near or in an elevator.
2.7 Lifting And Loading
Follow t
hese instructions when lifting and loading:
• Move only loads that are securely and safely
loaded
• Place forks under the load as far as possible
• When the electric truck is empty, travel with the
forks fully lowered
• When moving bulky loads that block rearward
visibility, drive the electric truck with the load
trailing
• Carry the load as low as is safely possible
2.8 Moving the Stacker With a Forklift
As with all large loads, always maintain a safe
speed while transporting the stacker. When finished,
reattach the forklift pocket covers before operating.
Exposed pockets may catch equipment and injure
pedestrians or cause property damage.
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