Genie GTH-2506 AU.3 Operator's Manual page 79

Second Edition - Second Printing
Lifting a Suspended Load
Verify that landing point is level and can safely
support the load.
Properly secure the attachment to the telehandler
Level the frame on the telehandler.
Tether the load to restrict movement.
Ask a signal person/dogger to assist with lifting the
load if visibility will be obstructed at the point of
operation.
Make sure that the signal person/dogger remains
in constant communication and is in visual contact
at all times.
With the boom retracted as far as practical, slowly
and gradually raise the boom and load, making
sure to keep the load and boom as low to the
ground as practical (do not raise the load above
300 mm clear of the ground).
Be sure that all boom and attachment movements
are performed as slow as practical to avoid
swinging of the load.
Part No. 57.0009.0730
Travelling
Be sure that the path of travel is level and capable
of supporting the telehandler with its load. Ground
side slope must not exceed the values listed on
the load chart.
Keep the boom, and load, as low as practical while
maintaining visibility in the direction of travel.
Ask a signal person/dogger to assist with your
travel if visibility will be obstructed in the direction
of travel.
Crush or Collision Hazard. Make sure that
the signal person/dogger remains in constant
communication and be in visual contact at all
times.
Only make adjustments to the load after bringing
the telehandler to a complete stop.
Start, stop, travel and turn slowly to prevent the
load from becoming unstable or swinging.
Do not travel faster than walking speed (<0.4 m/s
or 1.4 km/h).
GTH-2506 AU.3
March 2018
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