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2-5.2. Turning
1.
Release the floor lock.
NOTE: Turning and maneuvering the lift truck is
made easier if the truck is in motion.
2.
Begin rolling the truck and simultaneously apply
side pressure to the handle to cause the caster
wheels to swivel.
2-6. OPERATING THE LIFT.
WARNING: Check the space above the load on the
forks to ensure that the load will not
strike any obstruction while being raised
and make sure that it's not heavier than
the trucks capacity.
1.
Turn on the truck.
2.
To raise the forks, pull the lift control back and
hold until the forks reach the desired height. The
forks will raise at a fixed speed. Return the lift
control to the neutral position.
3.
To lower the forks, push the lift control forward
and hold until the forks reach the desired level.
The lowering speed can be controlled by the
lever. Return the lift control to the neutral position.
2-7. LOADING AND UNLOADING.
1.
Move the truck to the location where the load is to
be picked up.
2.
Adjust the forks to the maximum practical width to
support the load.
3.
Raise the forks to the desired height for entry
under the load.
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4.
Move the lift truck into position so that the forks
are centered under the load.
5.
Move the lift truck forward to place the load as far
back as possible toward the lift carriage. Raise
the forks to lift the load.
CAUTION:
To avoid spilling the load, move slowly
and use extra caution when turning.
6.
Reverse the truck from the loading position.
7.
When the load is clear of its rack, lower the load,
leaving enough floor clearance to maneuver the
truck.
8.
Push or pull the truck carefully to the area where
the load is to be placed.
9.
Align the lift truck with its new position.
10. Raise the forks to the desired height and slowly
move the lift truck into position for off-loading.
CAUTION:
The load must rest squarely on its rack
when it is lowered into position.
11. When the load is in position, lower the forks until
the pallet rest on its rack and the forks are free.
12. Slowly move the lift truck in reverse checking that
the forks do not catch on the pallet or rack.
13. Lower the forks when they are clear from the rack.
14. Proceed to move the next load.
2-8. PARKING.
When finished with moving loads, lower the forks and
move the lift truck to its maintenance or storage area.
Engage the floor lock and make sure the operator han-
dle is secured in an upright position. Turn off the truck
and charge the battery if required. Refer to battery
care instruction in
SECTION
3.
BL-M22EP-0119 - 01-11-2019
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