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Operation
Using Load Capacity Charts
The forklift includes two (2) indicators to assist the operator
for accurately using the load capacity charts. These indicators
are the Boom Extend Letters and the Boom Angle Indicator.
Boom extend letters are located on the left side of the boom
and visible to the operator as the boom is extended. These
letters indicate boom extension as it corresponds to the load
capacity charts.
NOTE: For example, when letter "A" first appears, the boom
extension corresponds to the arc of line "A" throughout all the
load capacity charts.
Figure 90. Boom Extend Letters
The boom angle indicator is located on the left side of the
boom and is visible from the operator's seat. Use the boom
angle indicator to determine the boom angle when referring
to load capacity charts.
NOTE: The boom angle indicator is a plumb arrow with
angular graduations from -5 to +700.
Figure 91. Boom Angle Indicator
Reading Load Capacity Charts
To accurately read the load capacity charts, you must
determine three (3) things:
•
Weight of the load being lifted
•
Height of structure where load is to be placed
•
Distance from front tires where load will be placed
For example:
1. The operator determines load weight and makes sure load
does not exceed fork, attachment, or boom capacity.
The load is 4,000 pounds.
2. The operator safely moves the load to a loading position:
• places forks under load
• tilts and raises load safely
• fully retracts boom
• drives forklift to position perpendicular to structure
• levels the forklift
3. The operator determines height of structure where load is
to be placed.
The structure height is 40 feet from ground level.
4. The operator determines distance from front tires where
load will be placed.
The distance in front of forklift where the load will be placed
is 43 feet.
5. Operator reads load capacity chart for attachment carriage
to learn it will be safe to place the load at any boom angle with
the boom extend letter "G" showing.
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Figure 92. Load Capacity Chart
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