Loading - BYD ECB16 Operator's Manual

(6) traveling at excessive speed
3. Tipping forward can occur and its likelihood is increased under the following conditions,
or combination of them:
(1) overloading
(2) traveling with the load tilted forward and/or elevated
(3) hard braking while traveling forward
(4) suddenly accelerating while traveling in reverse
4. The operator should stay with the truck if lateral or longitudinal tipover occurs. The
operator should hold on firmly and lean away from the point of impact.
5. The operator should stay with the truck if it falls off a loading dock or ramp. The operator
should hold on firmly and lean away from the point of impact
6. Where the environment presents a severe hazard, or there are other unusual operating
conditions, the user may need to establish different and/or additional safety precautions
and special operating instructions appropriate for the conditions.

Loading

Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.
1. When handling off-center loads that cannot be centered, operate with extra caution.
2. Handle only loads within the capacity of the truck.
3. Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish truck capacity with extra
caution. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
4. Handle loads only with the load engaging means and do not transport loads or
miscellaneous items within the operator's compartment or other areas of the truck,
unless a secure area has been provided and designated by the user.
When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating, positioning,
and transporting the load. Operate trucks equipped with attachments as partially loaded trucks
when not handling a load.
Completely engage the load with the load-engaging means. Fork length should be at least
two-thirds of load length. Where tilt is provided, carefully tilt the load backward to stabilize the load.
Caution should be used in tilting backward with high or segmented loads (see paras. General).
Use extreme care when tilting load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Do not
tilt forward with load-engaging means elevated except to pick up or deposit a load over a rack or
stack. When stacking or tiering, use only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load.
The handling of suspended loads by means of a crane arm (boom) or other device can
introduce dynamic forces affecting the stability of a truck. Grades and sudden starts, stops, and
turns can cause the load to swing and create a hazard.
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