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Handling Loads at Ground Level Section 5 – Operation
5.7 Handling Loads at Ground
Level
WARNING
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Handle only loads within the rated capacity as
shown on the capacity charts mounted on the
telehandler.
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Ensure the capacity chart used corresponds
to the attachment fitted to the telehandler.
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Use only manufacturer’s approved
attachments. The use of non-approved
attachments may cause telehandler instability
and tip-over, which may result in death or
severe injury to operators or bystanders.
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Ensure that the load center for the load is at
or within 61 cm (24 in) of forks (refer to Figure
23).
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Use a spotter when possible to assist in
handling the load (refer to Section 1.3).
Figure 23 Load Center
5.7-1 Picking up a Load
1. Move the direction control lever to neutral and
press the park brake switch to on position.
2. Ensure the forks are as far apart as possible for
the width of the load. This increases the stability
of the load and the lift.
3. Approach load slowly with forks straight ahead
and perpendicular to the load.
4. Insert forks under the load; making sure not to extend
forks past the load so that any loads or equipment
behind the load being lifted are not damaged, then
raise it 13 cm to 25.4 cm (5 to 10 in).
5. Tilt forks backwards and fully retract boom.
6. Check telehandler stability before transporting
the load.
NOTE
If the forks are longer than the load, move the
forks under the load so that the tips of the forks
do not extend beyond the load. Lift the load from
the surface. Move backward a few centimeters
(inches), then lower the load onto the surface
and move forward to engage the load against the
carriage. Tilt the forks backward just far enough
to lift the load from the surface. When the boom is
raised from the surface level, the tips of the forks
move in an arc.
5.7-2 Transporting a Load
WARNING
When transporting a load, always travel according
to jobsite and weather conditions.
1. Travel with caution to the placement site with the
load kept as low to the ground as possible and
the attachment centered to the sub-carriage. For
specific attachment uses, refer to Section 3.6.
2. Keep load against carriage and forks tilted
backward. This position keeps the load on the
forks and provides better forward and side
stability.
3. Apply brakes smoothly to bring telehandler to a
complete stop before pressing the park brake
switch to on position.
5.7-3 Placing a Load
1. Move the direction control lever to neutral and
press the park brake switch to on position.
2. Extend boom to the desired reach and tilt forks
forward in a horizontal position.
3. Place load in a horizontal position then lower
boom until load is completely off the forks. Do
not apply downward force with the forks.
4. Free the forks gradually by lowering and
retracting the boom alternately.
5. When forks are clear of the load, fully retract the
boom.
6. Return to transport position.
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