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Operation
Fig 86. Boom Lift Point
Suspended Loads
Avoid carrying a suspended 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. The handling
of suspended loads can introduce dynamic
forces drastically affecting the stability of the
forklift. Grades and sudden starts, stops, and turns can
cause the load to swing and create a hazard if not stabilized.
Swinging loads can become unstable, and could cause
death, serious injury, or property damage.
1.
Do not exceed the forklift's load capacity (as shown on
the load chart).
2.
Only lift the load vertically, and never drag it horizontally.
3.
Transport the load with the bottom of the load and the
boom as low as possible.
4.
With the load elevated, move the forklift slowly and
cautiously. Only move the forklift to the extent needed to
raise, transport, and place the load.
5.
Use guy lines to restrain load swing if possible.
Warning
Pick Up A Load
1.
Use correct load chart to review the rated load capacity of
the carriage or 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.
Insert forks under the load until the load is against the
fork frame.
5.
Tilt the forks back, and raise the boom slightly to secure
the load.
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 low speed. NEVER travel at higher
speeds 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. Position the forklift and place the Gear Selector in Neutral.
3. Set the Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged).
4. Align the forks at the level the load is to be placed.
5. Extend the boom slowly until the load is just above the area
where it is to be placed.
6. Lower the boom until the pallet rests in position and the
forks are free to retract.
7. Retract the forks slowly from under the load.
Load Shift
1. If the load shifts, stop the forklift immediately.
2. Lower and adjust the load to center its weight.
3. If the load shift is too great for adjustment, rearrange the
load before attempting to move the forklift.
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Operation Manual
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