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For loads with a moving center of gravity (e.g. liquids), take account of the variations in the cen-
For loads with a moving center of gravity (e.g. liquids), take account of the variations in the cen-
ter of gravity in order to determine the load to be handled and be vigilant and take extra careter of gravity in order to determine the load to be handled and be vigilant and take extra care
to limit these variations as far as possible.to limit these variations as far as possible.
C - LONGITUDINAL C - LONGITUDINAL STABILISTABILITY ALARMTY ALARM
- This device gives an indication of the l- This device gives an indication of the lift truck's longitudinal stability. Moift truck's longitudinal stability. Move the boom veryve the boom very
carefully when carefully when approaching the autapproaching the authorized load limit (horized load limit (seesee : 2 - : 2 - DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION : INSTRU-: INSTRU-
MENTS AND CONTROLS).MENTS AND CONTROLS).
- Always watch this device during handling operations.- Always watch this device during handling operations.
- - When the device is in alert mode,When the device is in alert mode, it is forbidden to perform so-called "AGGRAVit is forbidden to perform so-called "AGGRAVATING"ATING"
momovemvementents,s, thethese beinse beingg ::
A - Extending the boom.A - Extending the boom.
B - Lowering the boom.B - Lowering the boom.
- - Perform movements to relieve aggravatPerform movements to relieve aggravation in the following order (fig. C)ion in the following order (fig. C) : if necessary,: if necessary,
raise the boom (1),raise the boom (1), retract the boom as far as possretract the boom as far as possible (2) and lower the boom (3) toible (2) and lower the boom (3) to
release the load.release the load.
The instrument reading may be erroneous when the steering is at its maximum limit or the rear
The instrument reading may be erroneous when the steering is at its maximum limit or the rear
axle oscillated to its limit. Before lifting a load, make sure that the lift truck is not in either ofaxle oscillated to its limit. Before lifting a load, make sure that the lift truck is not in either of
these situations.these situations.
B2B2
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3
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CC
CAUTIONCAUTION
For loads wFor loads with a moving ith a moving center of gravicenter of gravity (i.e.,ty (i.e., liquids),liquids), take into accountake into account the variationst the variations
of the center of gravity in order of the center of gravity in order to determine the load to to determine the load to be handled (Consult your agentbe handled (Consult your agent
or dealer). Be vigilant and take extra care or dealer). Be vigilant and take extra care to limit these variations as much as to limit these variations as much as possible.possible.
D - TRANSVERSE (LEVEL) ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCKD - TRANSVERSE (LEVEL) ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK
(depending on the model of lift truck)(depending on the model of lift truck)
The transverse attitude is the transverse slope of the chassis with respect to the horizontal.The transverse attitude is the transverse slope of the chassis with respect to the horizontal.
Raising the boom reduces the lift truck's lateral stability. The transverse attitude must be set with the boom in down position asRaising the boom reduces the lift truck's lateral stability. The transverse attitude must be set with the boom in down position as
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E - TAKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUNDE - TAKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUND
- Direct the lift truck perpendicular t- Direct the lift truck perpendicular to the load,o the load, with the boom retracted with the boom retracted and the forks in aand the forks in a
horizontal position (fig. E1).horizontal position (fig. E1).
- Adjust the fork spread and centering in connection with the load (fig. E2) (optional solu-- Adjust the fork spread and centering in connection with the load (fig. E2) (optional solu-
tions etions exist,xist, consult consult your your dealer).dealer).
- Never lift a load with a single fork.- Never lift a load with a single fork.
Beware of the risks of trapping or squashing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
Beware of the risks of trapping or squashing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
- Move the lift truck forward slowly (1) and bring the forks to rest in front of the load (fig.- Move the lift truck forward slowly (1) and bring the forks to rest in front of the load (fig.
E3),E3), if necessif necessaryary,, slightslightly lift the boom (2) while takly lift the boom (2) while taking up the load.ing up the load.
- Bring the load into the transport position.- Bring the load into the transport position.
- Tilt the load far enough backwards to ensure stability (loss of load on braking or going- Tilt the load far enough backwards to ensure stability (loss of load on braking or going
downhill).downhill).
FOR A NON-PALLETIZED LOADFOR A NON-PALLETIZED LOAD
E1E1
E2E2
CAUTIONCAUTION
Beware of the risks of pinching or crushing fingers when manually adjusting the forks.Beware of the risks of pinching or crushing fingers when manually adjusting the forks.
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