Operating With A Suspended Load; Lift Load Safely; Picking Up A Suspended Load - JLG 3614RS Operation & Safety Manual

4.4

OPERATING WITH A SUSPENDED LOAD

Lift Load Safely

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

Picking Up a Suspended Load

• Note the conditions of the 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 the
operator cab for the telehandler/attachment combination you are using.
• Only use approved lifting devices rated for the lifting of the load.
• Identify the proper lifting points of the load, taking into consideration the 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 the appropriate capacity chart in the operator cab.
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