Operating With A Suspended Load; Lift Load Safely; Picking Up A Suspended Load - JLG 642 Operation & Safety Manual

4.4

OPERATING WITH A SUSPENDED LOAD

Lift Load Safely

• You must know weight and load center of every load you lift. If you are not sure of
weight and load center, check with your supervisor or with supplier of the material.
TIP OVER HAZARD. Exceeding lift capacity of the telehandler could damage the
equipment and/or cause tip over.
• Know rated load capacities (refer to Section 5) of telehandler to determine operating
range in which you can safely lift, transport and place a load.

Picking Up a Suspended Load

• Note conditions of terrain. Adjust travel speed and reduce amount of load if
conditions warrant.
• Avoid lifting double-tiered loads.
• Make sure load is clear of any adjacent obstacles.
• NEVER operate telehandler without a proper and legible capacity chart in operator
cab for telehandler/attachment combination you are using.
• Only use approved lifting devices rated for lifting of load.
• Identify proper lifting points of load, taking into consideration center of gravity and
load stability.
• Ensure to always properly tether loads to restrict movement.
• Refer to "Use of the Capacity Chart" on page 5-5 for proper lifting guidelines in addition
to appropriate capacity chart in operator cab.
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