Transporting loads
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• Before you drive the truck into a lift, ensure that the lift is
approved for the total weight of the truck, the load and the
operator. Enter with the load first. No other personnel should
be in the lift.
WARNING!
Risk of overloading the lift.
An overloaded lift can fall out of control down the lift shaft.
Always check the capacity of the lift before driving in with the
truck.
• Before you drive the truck on a loading ramp, ensure that the
ramp is correctly secured and that is has the necessary bear
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ing capacity. The truck should be driven slowly and carefully
across the ramp and at a safe distance from the edge.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping.
The truck can tip over.
Always check the ramp’s load bearing capacity and that it is
secured correctly. Drive at a safe distance from the edge.
Collecting a load
WARNING!
Risk for falling small goods.
Injuries to the driver can occur.
Equip the truck with plexiglass or protective bars on the over-
head guard.
WARNING!
Risk of crushing, support.
Carelessness can cause injuries.
Keep your hands on the control when raising/lowering.
• Slow down and position the truck carefully in front of the rack.
• Lift the forks to the required position.
• Extend the stabilisers if the lift shall occur above the lifting
height switch.
NOTE!
Increased truck width.
The stabilisers can collide with fixed objects.
A truck with extended stabilisers requires more room.
WARNING!
Risk of crushing.
The stabilisers can injure people outside the truck.
Ensure that nobody is within the truck’s operating area.
• Drive the truck forward so that the forks are positioned as far
as possible under the load.
• Lift the forks so that the load is lifted free.
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