UniCarriers 1F1 - Operating the Lift Truck; Inspection Before Operating; Lift Truck Operating Precautions

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Tilt-Horizontal Switch (Option)
When forward tilt is performed with the
mast tilted backward, the forward tilt
operation can automatically be stopped
in the position where the fork is leveled.
Performing forward tilt while pressing the
tilt-horizontal switch moves the mast as
shown in the following list, depending on
the loading condition.
Loading condition Forward tilt operation of mast
Without load
Automatically stops in the horizontal fork
position.
With load
• No automatic forward stop to horizontal
• No movement when turning on the tilt-
horizontal switch
With load: Turning on the tilt-horizontal switch during operation will not
automatically stop tilting in the horizontal direction (no movement).
NOTE:
• In case of twin lever method, the tilt-horizontal switch is attached to
the tilt lever.
• The tilt-horizontal switch is kept ON while pressed and turned OFF
when released.
• Unless the tilt-horizontal switch is pressed, normal forward and
backward tilt operations are performed.
CAUTION
!
• The horizontal fork position allowing automatic stops
requires a position parallel to the road surface. Do not use
this function if the road surface is not level.
Tilt-Horizontal
Switch