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Picking Up and Moving Loads
When picking up a load from the ground,
approach the load slowly and carefully align
th
e truck square with the load. The forks
should be adjusted to fit the load or pallet
being handled and spread as wide as
possible to provide good stability and
balance. Before lifting, be sure the load is
centered and the forks are fully under and supporting the load. Fork
length should be at least 2/3 of load length. With the lift and tilt
controls, adjust the forks to the correct height and angle for freely
engaging the load pallet. Move forward until the forks are squarely
and completely under the load.
Be sure that the forks do not extend beyond the load,
causing damage or tipping of other adjacent loads or
materials behind the load being moved.
If the forks are longer than the load, move the tips partially under the
load without extending beyond the load. Raise the load to clear the
floor. Back out several inches, or whatever distance is necessary,
then set the load down and move forward until the load is positioned
against the carriage.
Raise the load from the floor or stack by tilting the upright back just
en
ough to lift the load from the surface. When stacking or tiering, use
only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load.
Then raise the load to traveling heig
ht and tilt fully back to travel
(except for loads that must be transported as level as possible).
Unloading
To deposit a load on the floor after being moved into the correct
position, tilt the upright forward to a vertical position and lower the
load.
Adjust the fork height and tilt the upr
ight forward slightly, as
necessary, for smooth removal of the forks from the load (pallet).
Carefully back away to clear th
e forks from the load.
Raise the forks to traveling height and tilt fully
back.
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