Operation Section
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Lifting a Forklift Using a Crane
WARNING
1. If lifting rope/cable breaks, serious
injury/damage would occur.
2. The lifting wire rope and stay must be long
enough to avoid contact with the forklift.
Short rope/stay can damage the vehicle. If it's
too long, it may cause interference.
Cover the rope/chain with rubber sheet or
cloth to prevent damage to the vehicle, as
necessary.
3. Rope/chain and other lifting tools must have
sufficient strength, and free of any defect or
wear.
4. Avoid impact load to the lifting devices/tools.
5. Apply only for OVHG Type truck. Not for Cabin
type truck.
1. Check the weight, length, width and height of the
vehicle before lifting.
2. Park the crane at an appropriate position.
3. Connect the rope/chain to the points A and B of
the figure below (Pic#1, 2, 3). Front 2
rope/chains should be tied through middle stay of
the mast (refer Pic#4).
4. If the wire rope/chain contacts the vehicle, insert
a rubber plate between the rope/chain and the
vehicle to protect the vehicle.
5. Lift up the vehicle extremely slowly
6. Strongly recommend to use moving basement or
stay to move equipment at safety status, or use
temporary bridge. (refer Pic#5, 6)
7. While transport, assign supervisor and warn
people around enough.
8. Assist rope/cable can be helpful to move safety
and stably.