2. DO NOT travel up or down a grade or slope that
exceeds 22% or 12
o
grade while loaded.
3. DO NOT place or retrieve loads on a side hill with
a slope or grade that exceeds 12% or 7
o
grade.
Regardless of terrain or position of wheels, the
FRAME MUST BE LEVEL as indicated by the level
indicator on the ROPS cross member.
4. DO NOT travel across a side hill that exceeds 18%
or 10
o
grade. Regardless of the terrain or position of
the wheels, the FRAME MUST BE LEVEL as indi-
cated by the level indicator on the ROPS cross mem-
ber. The attachment tool MUST be maintained at the
“carry” position with the boom fully retracted, and
attachment tool at minimum ground clearance.
When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%
or 3
o
, the machine shall be driven with the load
upgrade. An unloaded machine should be operated on
all forward grades with the load handling attachment
tool downgrade, tilted back if applicable, and raised
only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.
Avoid turning if possible and use extreme caution on
grades, ramps or inclines. Normally travel straight up
and down the slope.
908424/AP500 32 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Traffic Flow Patterns
Know and understand the traffic flow patterns of your-
jobsite and also know all Telescopic Forklift hand sig-
nals for safety. Utilize signalmen and make sure you
can see the signal man and acknowledge the signals
given.
The backup alarm automatically sounds with the trav-
el selector in reverse. Care should be taken when down
shifting or reversing as damage to the transmission can
occur if shifting is forced or attempted while traveling.
When ramps MUST be utilized in transporting loads
with the machine, the following shall be minimum
widths for safe travel:
Compacted dirt, gravel, etc. - 12 ft. (3.6 m)
Woodboard, concrete, etc. - 10 ft. (3 m)
Permanent aisles, roadways or passageways, floors and
ramps shall be defined in some fashion or marked.
Permanent or temporary protrusion of loads, equip-
ment, material and construction facilities into the usual
operating area shall be guarded, clearly and distinc-
tively marked, or clearly visible.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, plat-
forms or other similar working surfaces.
Controlled lighting of adequate intensity should be
provided in operating areas. Where operating condi-
tions indicate, the operator/user shall be responsible for
having the machine equipped with lights.
Provision shall be made to prevent trucks, semi-trailers
and railroad cars from being moved during loading and
unloading.
Wheel stops, parking brakes, or other recognized posi-
tive means shall be used to prevent movement during
loading and unloading.
DO NOT move railroad cars or trailers with the fork-
lift truck.
DO NOT use the boom and attachment for leverage to
push the machine out of mud.
WARNING
DO NOT level the frame with the boom raised
or extended. Only level the frame while
stopped, and with the boom fully retracted
and the attachment tool raised just enough to
clear the ground.
Safety Hand Signals
Courtesy of Crane.Market
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