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Load Elevation And Placement
For ground level placement, make sure the area under
the load and around the machine is clear of equipment
and personnel. Lower the load to the ground, tilt the
forks to the horizontal position, then back away care-
fully to disengage forks from the load. For elevated or
overhead placement, bring the machine as close as pos-
sible to the landing point.
Level the machine BEFORE raising the load. Use
extreme caution for high placement. Make sure per-
sonnel are clear of the area where the load or the
machine could tip or fall.
Set the park brake, hold the service brake pedal in fully
depressed position and slowly raise the load maintain-
ing a slight back tilt to cradle the load. As the load
approaches the desired height, feather the boom con-
trol at minimum speed until the load is slightly higher
than the landing point.
Continue the feathering technique and lower the load
in place, until the Forks are free. Level the Forks and
retract clear of the load. Lower the Forks to travel
height, before moving the machine.
SUSPENDED LOADS
DO NOT exceed the Telescopic Forklift capacity as
equipped for handling suspended loads. Only lift the
load vertically and NEVER drag it horizontally. Use
guy lines to restrain load swing, whenever possible.
The handling of suspended loads by means of the truss
boom or other similar device can introduce dynamic
forces affecting the stability of the machine that are not
considered in the stability criteria of industry test stan-
dards. Grades and sudden starts, stops and turns can
cause the load to swing and create a hazard.
ROAD TRAVEL
For short distance highway travel, attach a SMV (slow
moving vehicle) emblem (purchased locally) to the
back of the Telescopic Forklift. Activate hazard lights
on the machine. For highway operation, obtain and
install an amber flashing beacon.
NOTE: ALWAYS follow ALL state and local reg-
ulations regarding the operation of equipment on
or across public highways! Also, whenever any
appreciable distance exists between jobsites or if
operation on public highway is probhibited, be
sure to transport the machine using a vehicle of
appropriate size and weight.
TRANSPORTING BETWEEN
JOBSITES
When transporting the Telescopic Forklift, know the
overall height to allow clearance of obstructions.
Remove or tape over the slow moving vehicle (SMV)
emblem if it will be visible to traffic.
Tie-down hooks are provided for inserting chains
through to secure the machine while transporting.
WARNING
NEVER use frame leveling to position an ele-
vated load. Always lower the load to the
ground and reposition the machine.
If a hydraulic boom circuit hose should break
with the boom up, shut down the machine. DO
NOT attempt to bring down the boom or make
repairs. Call your GEHL dealer immediately.
As lift height increases, depth perception
decreases. High elevation placement may
require a signal man to guide the operator.
The machine becomes less stable as load is
raised higher.
DO NOT ram the lift cylinders to the end of the
stroke. The resulting jolt could spill the load.
The truss boom attachment tools should
ONLY be used to lift and place loads when the
machine is stationary. DO NOT use truss
boom to transport loads around the jobsite.
This can cause the load to swing, resulting in
either load dropping or machine tipover.
WARNING
ALWAYS abide by the following recommended
procedures and guidelines when attempting
to use ramps to load the machine onto (or
unload it from) a truck or trailer. Failure to
heed can result in damage to equipment and
serious personal injury or death!
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