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Chapter 6 – Operation
2. Only lift the load vertically, and never drag it horizon-
tally.
3. Transport the load with the bottom of the load and
the boom as low as possible.
4. With the load elevated, move the telehandler slowly
and cautiously. Only move the telehandler to the
extent needed to raise, transport, and place the load.
5. Use guy lines to restrain load swing if possible.
Picking Up a Load
1. Use correct load chart to review the rated load capac-
ity 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.
Carrying 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 telehandler 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.
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Load Shift
1. If the load shifts, stop the telehandler 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 telehandler.
Load Capacity Charts
Warning
DO NOT exceed rated capacity. Any attempt to lift
or carry loads in excess of those shown on the load
capacity charts could cause telehandler tip over, loss
of load, or structural damage which could result in
death, serious injury, or property damage.
All load ratings shown on load capacity charts are
based on the telehandler being on firm, level ground,
the forks being evenly positioned on the carriage, the
load being centered on the forks, properly sized tires
properly inflated and/or foam filled, and the telehan-
dler being in good operating condition.
Load capacity charts, located in the center of the dash
panel and available on the digital display, are provided to
assist the operator in determining how to safely operate
the boom to pick up, carry, and set down a load with the
Telehandler, including what angle, how high, and how for
to extend the boom.
Load Capacity Chart
Figure 6.21 – Load Capacity Chart
Using Load Capacity Charts
The Telehandler 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.
XR5919-A
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