3.10 LOAD HANDLING
1. Weight of load and center of gravity
1) Carrying a load greater than the rated capacity for the lift truck or for the attachment is
prohibited.
2) Before taking up a load, you must know its weight and its center of gravity.
3) The load chart relating to your lift truck is valid for a weight with its center of gravity 500 mm
from the heel of the forks For a load with a higher center of gravity, consult your agent or
dealer.
4) For irregular loads, determine the center of gravity in the transverse direction before handling .
1) For loads with a moving center of gravity (e.g. liquids), take account of the variations in the
center of gravity in order to determine the load to be handled (Consult your agent or dealer) and
be vigilant and take extra care to limit these variations as far as possible.
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2. Taking up a load on the ground.
1) Position the lift truck perpendicular to the load, with the jib retracted and the forks in a horizontal
position.
2) Adjust the fork spread and centering in connection with the load (Optional solutions exist,
consult your dealer).
3) Beware of the risks of trapping or squashing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
Always maintain an equal distance between the forks and the center of the carriage in order to
keep the load completely stable.
4) Slowly move the life truck forward (1) and stop with the forks in front of the load, if necessary,
slightly lift the jib (2) while taking up the load.
5) Apply the parking brake and place the forward/reverse lever in neutral.
6) Slightly lift the load (1), tilt the carriage backwards (2) in the transport position.
1) Tilt the carriage sufficiently backwards to ensure the load’s stability when braking whilst
maintaining the load balance.
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