Pick Up A Load; Carry A Load; Place A Load - Xtreme XRM1145 Operation And Safety Manual

Operation
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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 vehicle
cab.
o
Review the rated load capacity of each auxil-
iary attachment before performing
any
opera-
tion.
o
Use the correct load chart and NEVER exceed
specified weights and load centers.
DO NOT exceed the manufacturer's recom-
mended load capacity.
o
DO NOT operate the vehicle with an unsafe
load distribution.
Adjust the load as necessary, especially for
nonstandard loads.
o
Use caution when handling loose material
that can fall into the cab.
o
Remove overhanging load materials, when
possible, and watch for sliding material.
o
DO NOT reach a load over posts or other
objects that can enter the cab, if tipped.
o
Avoid sudden stops, starts, or turns.
o
Avoid carrying a swinging load. If necessary,
secure the load by attaching it to the vehicle
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 cen-
ters.
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 maintain-
ing 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. use 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.
ADANGER
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Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal can
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cause tip over resulting in injury or
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death. Always use the frame sway
control to level the vehicle BEFORE
raising the boom above horizontal. If the vehicle
cannot be leveled using the frame sway control,
do not attempt to raise or place load. Reposition
vehicle or have surface leveled.
4. Use the frame sway control to level the vehicle.
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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