Operation 5
Working with loads
Placing a load on a trailer (or racking)
– Approach the trailer at a moderate speed,
with the load lowered.
– Slow down gradually and immobi
lise the
truck perpendicular to the tra
iler.
– Lift the load to the trailer height.
– Carefully reverse the truck to position the
load above the trailer.
– Lower the forks slowly so th
at the load rests
on the trailer.
– Look in front of you to check that the way is
clear. Manoeuvre the drive control throttle
valve and move forward slowly and carefully
perpendicular to the trailer to release the
forks.
Driving on ramps
DANGER
When ascending and descending slopes, the load
must be carried facing uphill.
Only those ascending and descending slopes that
aremarkedastrafficroutesmaybecanbeusedin
complete safety in accordance with the technical
data for this truck, see ⇒ Chapter "Datasheet
(VDI)", P. 7-146.
The driver must check that the ground is clean with
agoodgrip.
It is not permitted to perform turns on ascending
slopes, to approach them diagonally or to park the
truck on them.
Driveatareducedspeedondescendingslopes.
It is not permitted to pick up or set down loads with
the truck on an ascending or descending slope.
The truck should not be parked on a slope.
In case of emergency, secure the truck with chocks.
Transport in lifts
For this truck, the driver may only use lifts
with a sufficient lifting capacity and which the
operator is authorised to use.
– With the load at the back, drive the truck into
the lift without touching the shaft walls.
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