General Loading And Unloading Information; Responsibility For The Load; Responsibility For Others; Maximal Load - UniCarriers PLL Series Instruction Handbook Manual

11 GENERAL LOADING AND UNLOADING INFORMATION

Responsibility for the load

The driver of the truck is responsible for the load that is being
carried during transport. There must not be any risk of the load
tipping or sliding off during transport. The driver of the truck has
the right and duty to refuse to carry any load that is a clear
safety hazard. Refer to the load limit plate to see the permitted
maximum load for the truck.

Responsibility for others

Operate the truck so that there is no risk of an accident. No one
may pass or stand under the raised forks, whether they are
carrying a load or not. The driver has the right and duty to see
that these directives are followed.

Maximal load

The maximum lifting capacity of the truck must not be exceeded
(refer to the fork lift truck load limit plate). Note the effect of the
centre of gravity on the lifting capacity.

Picking up a load

Always pick up a load so that it comes to rest as close to the
mast as possible.
CAUTION!
Check the location of the centre of gravity of the
load.
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CAUTION!
Do not drive with the load lifted, except during

2-pallet handling.

2-pallet handling
The following applies to trucks with adjustable outriggers which
make 2 pallet handling possible:
• Adjust the speed in accordance with floor conditions, load
distribution and when cornering.
• Remember that a higher centre of gravity makes the truck
less stable. Try to have the load as low as possible, with
the heaviest load always lowermost.
• Whilst loading with only the forks, the straddle legs must
be completely lowered.
• Refer to the load limit plate to see the permitted load
combinations for a particular truck.