Skyjack ZB2044 - Section 2 - Operation; Start Operation (Continued); 2.10-7 Extending or Retracting Boom; 2.10-8 Handling Loads

ZB2044December 2007
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Section 2 - Operation Start Operation
2.10-7 Extending or Retracting Boom
WARNING
Ensure that there are no personnel or
obstructions and there is sufcient room
to perform all telehandler functions.
1. To extend the boom, move the boom/attachment
joystick to the right. To retract the boom, move the
boom/attachment joystick to the left.
2. Release joystick to stop.
2.10-8 Handling Loads
WARNING
• Before commencing operation, familiarize yourself
with the capacity charts specic to telehandler
model and attachment.
• Know the weight of the load and the most extreme
height and distance required to pick or place the
load.
• Do not lift load on a gradient steeper than 5%.
• Never position the load behind front face of the
tires.
• Never drive the telehandler with the boom raised.
• Do not exceed telehandler lift capacity (refer to
capacity charts inside operator’s cab). Exceeding
lift capacity could cause tipover resulting in death
or serious injury.
• When performing lift operation where the operator
cannot see load at all times, the operator has to
be assisted by a spotter using approved hand
signals. (refer to forklift signals label inside cab).
1. Drive as close as possible to load pickup/
placement site.
2. Place transmission into neutral position. Select
parking brake into on position.
3. Level the frame before lifting the load.
4. Use outriggers for maximum stability.
5. Use attachment to pickup/place the load. Refer
to procedure Section 2.14 for specic attachment
uses.
6. Retract and keep the attachment/load as low as
practical.
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