MM2600, Lesson 1
The guide must be positioned in clear view of the operator, but not in a dangerous position. The fork
assembly will be lowered before moving, whether the forks are loaded or empty. The horn will be
sounded before backing up if the forklift is not equipped with an automatic backing alarm. No riders or
equipment will be carried on the forklift.
Figure 1-13. Hand Signals for Rough Terrain Forklift.
Cranes. W h e n c r a n e s a r e u s e d , t h e c a p a b i l i t y i s i n c r e a s e d a n d s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s a n d
practices become mo re important. A cra ne must be checked bef ore, during, and af ter
o p e r a t i o n t o i n s u r e t h a t i t r e m a i n s s a f e t o h a n d l e h e a v y , b u l k y a m m u n i t i o n l o a d s an d
l a r g e g u i d e d m i s s i l e c o n t a i n e r s . It m u s t b e c h e c k e d f o r f u e l l e a k s o r o i l l e a k s , c o n d i t i o n s
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