Clark NPR17 - Page 70

Picking Up and Moving Loads
When picking up a load from
the ground, approach the load
slowly and carefully align the
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 cen-
tered and the forks are fully
under and supporting the load.
Fork length should be at least
2/3 of load length. With the lift, reach and tilt controls, adjust the forks to
the correct height and angle for freely engaging the load pallet. Move
forward until the outriggers are square to the load, then reach the forks
out and completely under the load. Raise the load until it clears the
outriggers, then retract the load fully.
NOTICE
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 underthe 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 forks back just enough
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 height, just above the outriggers, retract
fully back and tilt fully back to travel (except for loads that must be
transported as level as possible).
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