Load Handling - UniCarriers FG20 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

Keep anyone but a guide away from the
working area
Do not let other persons or truck
approach your lift truck during operation
When working in a group, have a person
present to give guidance and follow his
instructions
Do not use your truck for purposes other
than specified:
• Do not use the truck to open or close the doors of
freight cars or warehouses.
Do not push other trucks.
•
• Do not hoist loads, using ropes hung on the
forks.
• Do not tow another vehicle using the draw bar.
• Do not push or pull loads with forks; otherwise,
the load might fall off or get damaged. In
particular, the truck with the max. lift height of
more than 150 cm might tip over, if you try to do
that.

LOAD HANDLING

Pay attention to the fork tips
The fork tips are sharp and could cause personal
injury. In addition, if they catch on obstructions, the
truck might lose control, leading to an accident.
Adjust fork spacing properly
Adjust the fork spacing suitable according to the
size of the load.
Adjust fork spacing with your feet
Adjust the fork spacing with your feet. Do not use
your hands. You hands might get pinched between
the forks and carriage.
Make sure forks are securely locked
After adjusting the fork spacing, lock the forks
with fork stoppers. Unlocked forks will slide during
traveling, causing the load to fall off.
Do not put your hands or feet into the
load handling system
WARNING
Never put your hands or feet on the mast or
mast connecting members; otherwise your
hands or feet might be cut if the mast moves
unexpectedly.
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