Suspended Loads; Pick Up A Load; Carry A Load; Place A Load - Xtreme XR1045 Operation & Safety Manual

Operation
 Warning
Failure to keep personnel clear of the
load area while the load is being raised
or lowered could cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT lift, swing, or move a load
over anyone or over a forklift cab.
• Review the rated load capacity of each auxiliary
attachment before performing any operation.
• Use the correct load chart and NEVER exceed
specified weights and load centers.
• DO NOT exceed the manufacturer's recommended
load capacity.
• DO NOT operate the forklift with an unsafe load
distribution.
• Adjust the load as necessary, especially for
nonstandard loads.
• Use caution when handling loose material that can
fall into the cab.
• Remove overhanging load materials, when possible,
and watch for sliding material.
• DO NOT reach a load over posts or other objects that
can enter the cab, if tipped.
• Avoid sudden stops, starts, or turns.

Suspended Loads

 Warning
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 noted 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
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Pick Up A Load

1. Use the correct load chart to review the rated load
capacity of the 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. Tilt the attachment forward so the forks hang freely
on the fork shaft
5. Insert forks under the load until the load is against the
fork frame
6. 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 first gear (1) for highest
torque and pulling power NEVER travel in fourth gear
(4) 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. Set the Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged)
3. Set the Declutch switch to ON
 Warning
Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal could cause
tip over resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use the frame sway control to level
the forklift BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame
sway control, do not attempt to raise or place a load.
Reposition forklift or have surface leveled.
XR1045
Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC