Manitou A Series Manual page 18

D - HANDLING
- Always consider safety and only transport balanced and correctly secured loads to avoid any risk of tipping.
- Fully engage forks under the load and move it in the transport position (The forks 300 mm from the ground, the jib retracted to
the maximum and the carriage sloping backwards).
- For obvious reasons regarding the lift truck's stability and clear visibility of the surrounding environment, only move the lift
truck when the jib is in the transport position.
- Do not manoeuvre the lift truck with the jib in the raised position unless under exceptional circumstances and then with
extreme caution, at very low speed and using gentle braking. Ensure that visibility is adequate and get another person to
guide you along if necessary.
- Never shift the position of the load while the lift truck is in motion.
- The simultaneous use of two lift trucks to handle heavy or bulky loads is a dangerous manoeuvre, requiring specific
precautions to be taken. This should only be done in exceptional circumstances and in the presence of a handling manager.
- Never drive too fast or brake abruptly when carrying a load.
- During handling operations, drive at an appropriate speed for the operation.
- Check the load, particularly when turning corners and especially if it is very bulky.
- Secure unstable loads.
- Handle loads with caution, at slow speed, without sudden jerks when moving them at significant heights and jib extention.
In the event of high winds or storms, do not carry out handling work that jeopardizes the stability of the lift truck and its load,
particularly if the load catches the wind badly.
- Do not change direction sharply and at high speed.
In the event of the lift truck overturning, do not try to leave the cabin during the incident.
YOUR BEST PROTECTION IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE CABIN.
- Apply the parking brake when lifting or depositing a difficult load or when on an incline.
- Do not stop the lift truck with the load in an elevated position.
- Do not leave a laden lift truck with the parking brake applied on an incline which exceeds 15 %.
E - VISIBILITY
- Make sure you always have good visibility of the road. When reversing, either look directly behind you or indirectly, using
panoramic rear-view mirrors to verify the eventual presence of people, animals, holes, obstacles, changing slope...
- Since visibility can be reduced on the right side when the jib is raised, ensure clear visibility of the road before raising the jib
and before undertaking any manoeuvres.
- If the visibility in forward motion is not sufficient because of the bulkiness of the load, drive in reverse motion. This manoeuvre
must remain exceptional and for short distances.
- Ensure you have good visibility (Clean windows, adequate lighting, correctly adjusted rear view mirrors, etc.).
- If visibility of your road is inadequate, ask someone to help, standing outside the area in which the truck will be moving, and
make sure you always have a good view of this person.
- Signalling and lighting on the lift truck must take account of the conditions of use. In addition to series equipment mounted on
your lift truck, many options are available, such as : road lighting, stop lights, flashing light, reverse lights, reverse buzzer
alarm, front light, rear light, light at the jib head, etc. Consult your dealer.
IF NECESSARY, CONSULT YOUR DEALER.
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