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OPERATING TECHNIQUES
1. Move the truck slowly and stop
the truck 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.)
short of the load. Make sure the
truck is square with the load and
the forks are at the correct height.
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Inching into and Lifting the Load
Direction lever—NEUTRAL
2. Tilt the mast forward to the verti-
cal position, and again make sure
the forks are at the correct height.
Direction lever—FORWARD
3. Slowly move the truck forward
and slide the forks into the pallet
until they are fully under the load.
Direction lever—NEUTRAL
4. Carefully lift the load about 10
cm (4 in.) off the other material.
Slowly return the lift control
lever to the NEUTRAL position.
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When you pick up loads that extend
above the backrest extension height,
band them together to reduce the risk
of items from falling.
Center the weight of the load between
the forks.
Avoid approaching the load at high
speed.
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20 to 30 cm
(8 to 12 in.)
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10 cm
(4 in.)
WARNING
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WARNING
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WARNING
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