4 Operation
Handling loads
– Lower the load until it rests securely on the
rack.
DANGER
Risk of accident!
– Beware of any people in the danger area.
– Ensure that the roadway behind you is clear.
– Move the truck back until the fork arms can
be lowered without touching the stack.
– Lower the fork while maintaining ground
clearance.
– Tilt the lift mast backwards and drive away.
Driving on ascending and descend-
ing gradients
DANGER
Risk of fatal injury!
Driving on ascending and descending gradients
carries special dangers!
– Always follow the instructions below.
– On ascending and descending gradients,
the load must be carried facing uphill.
– It is only permitted to drive on ascending
and descending gradients that are marked
as traffic routes and that can be used safely.
– Ensure that the ground to be traversed is
clean and provides a good grip.
– Do not turn on ascending and descending
gradients.
– Do not drive onto or along ascending and
descending gradients at an angle.
– Do not park the truck on ascending or
descending gradients.
– In case of emergency, secure the truck with
wedges so that the truck does not roll away.
– Reduce the driving speed on descending
gradients.
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