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26. Lower the mast completely,turn off the engine,and set the parking brake before leaving your forklift. Gasoline/Diesel Fueled Forklifts 1. Never use anything with an open flame(such as lighters or lanterns)to check the fuel level in the tank. 2. Do not fuel forklifts while the engine is running. 3. Do not operate a forklift with a leak in the fuel system. 4. Use care when filling fuel tanks to avoid overfilling and spilling fuel. 5. Replace fuel tank cap before restarting engine. 6. Use only approved safety cans when storing or transporting fuel. Propane Fueled Forklifts 1. Do not refuel forklifts with permanently mounted propane containers inside the building. 2. Do not park forklifts in areas of excessive heat or sources of ignition such as heaters,furnaces or welding areas. 3. Check tanks to ensure there are no sharp dents or gouges that could weaken the vessel. 4. Do not throw,drag,drop,or roll the propane cylinder. 5. Check fuel lines for damage,such as cuts,dry rot,chafing,or exposure to manifold heat. 6. Wear protective gloves,such as leather or cotton when changing propane tanks. 7. After installing a full cylinder, check fittings for leaks with a soap solution. Do not check cylinder for leaks with an open flame or with bare hands. 8. Make sure locating pin is intact and that it properly secures the tank to the forklift. 9. Close the propane tank service valve if the tank is kept on the forklift overnight. 10. Inspect quick-disconnect coupling for any signs of visible damage, deterioration, dirt, or debris and for damaged or missing flexible seals. 11. Inspect threads to ensure they are not flattened or gouged. 12. Open the fuel control valve fully,then turn it toward the closed position 1/4 to 1/2 turn before starting the forklift. 13. Store propane tanks in a location where they will not be exposed to high temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering. 14. Do not smoke when handling or changing propane fuel tanks. Battery Operated Forklifts 1. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of a battery. 2. Turn battery chargers off prior to connecting the cables to the battery posts. 3. Position the fork truck so that the battery is aligned with the rollers or the hoist used for moving the battery and engage the fork truck brake before removing the battery and placing it onto the charging rack. 4. Set the brakes on the lift truck prior to connecting the charging cables to the battery on the lift truck. 5. Return charging cables to their designated location as soon as battery charging is complete. 6. Do not smoke in the battery charging areas. 7. Manually flip the fan motor to the"On"position before operating the battery charger. Loading Docks 1. Keep the forklift clear of the dock edge while vehicles are backing up to the dock. 2. Do not begin loading or unloading until the supply truck has come to a complete stop, the engine has been turned off, the dock lock has been engaged,and the wheels have been chocked. 3. Attach the bridge or dock plate before driving the forklift into the truck. 4. Do not drive the forklift into a truck bed that has soft or loose decking or other unstable flooring. 5. Drive straight across the bridge plates when entering or exiting the trailer. 6. Use dock lights or headlights when working in a dark trailer. Cranes and Hoists 1. Do not use load hooks or chains that are cracked,bent,elongated,or broken. 17