Pick Up A Load; Carry A Load; Place A Load - Xtreme Manufacturing XRM945 Operation & Safety Manual

Operation
 Warning
Failure to keep personnel clear of the
load area while the load is being raised
or lowered can result in injury or death.
DO NOT lift, swing, or move a load over
anyone or over a forklift cab.
• Review the rated load capacity of each auxiliary
attachment before performing any operation.
• Use the correct load chart and NEVER exceed
specified weights and load centers.
• DO NOT exceed the manufacturer's recommended
load capacity.
• DO NOT operate the forklift with an unsafe load
distribution.
• Adjust the load as necessary, especially for
nonstandard loads.
• Use caution when handling loose material that can
fall into the cab.
• Remove overhanging load materials, when possible,
and watch for sliding material.
• DO NOT reach a load over posts or other objects that
can enter the cab, if tipped.
• Avoid sudden stops, starts, or turns.
• Avoid carrying a swinging load. If necessary, secure
the load by attaching it to the forklift tie-downs and/
or have another person assist with safely steadying
the load.

Pick Up A Load

1. Use the correct load chart to review the rated load
capacity of the auxiliary attachment being used.
NEVER exceed specified weights and load centers.
2. Approach the load slowly and squarely with the fork
tips straight and level.
3. Adjust the spacing of the forks so they engage the
pallet or load at its maximum width. NEVER use just
one fork to lift a load.
4. Tilt the attachment forward so the forks hang freely
on the fork shaft.
5. Insert forks under the load until the load is against the
fork frame.
6. Tilt the forks back slightly to secure the load.
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Carry A Load

1. Carry the load as low as possible while maintaining
good ground clearance and visibility.
2. Back away slowly.
3. To travel with a load, use first gear (1) for highest
torque and pulling power. NEVER travel in fourth gear
(4) when carrying a load.

Place A Load

1. Before placing the load, refer to the appropriate
load capacity chart to determine safe boom
extension range.
2. Set the Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged).
3. Set the Declutch switch to ON.
 Danger
Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal can cause
tip over resulting in injury or death.
Always use the frame sway control to level
the forklift BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame
sway control, do not attempt to raise or place a load.
Reposition forklift or have surface leveled.
4. Use the frame sway control to level the forklift. For
additional information, refer to the Frame Leveling
section in this manual.
5. Align the forks at the level the load is to be placed.
6. Extend the boom slowly until the load is just above
the area where it is to be placed.
7. Lower the boom until the pallet rests in position and
the forks are free to retract.
8. Retract the forks slowly from under the load.
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