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7.7 Transporting load
Procedure:
- Load unit positioned correctly on the forks.
- Mast lowered for transport (approx. 150mm-500mm above the ground).
- Accelerate and decelerate gradually.
- Adapt your travel speed to the conditions of the route and the load you are transporting.
- Travel at a constant speed.
- Watch out for other traffic at crossings and passageways.
- Always travel with a lookout at blind spots.
- On slopes and inclines always carry the load facing uphill, never approach at an angle or turn.
CAUTION
The heavier pallet should always be transported below to avoid loss of stability.