PROPER OPERATIONPROPER OPERATION
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TRANSPORTING THE LIFT TRUCKTRANSPORTING THE LIFT TRUCK
TRANSPORTING THE LIFT TRUCK TRANSPORTING THE LIFT TRUCK ON AON A
TRAILER TRUCKTRAILER TRUCK
WARNINGWARNING
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Securely lock the lift truck in place to Securely lock the lift truck in place to
prevent it from moving on the trailer truckprevent it from moving on the trailer truck
by fastening with wire ropes and blockingby fastening with wire ropes and blocking
the wheels.the wheels.
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When loading or unloading the When loading or unloading the lift trucklift truck
onto or from a trailer truck or whenonto or from a trailer truck or when
traveling over public roads, pay attentiontraveling over public roads, pay attention
to the overall length, overall width, overallto the overall length, overall width, overall
height, and weight and observe the localheight, and weight and observe the local
trafc regulations.trafc regulations.
For the dimensions and weight of the lift truck, referFor the dimensions and weight of the lift truck, refer
to page to page 5-3 “SPECIFICA5-3 “SPECIFICATIONS.”TIONS.”
After After the the lift lift truck truck has has been been transptransported orted to to a a newnew
destination, preoperational and performancedestination, preoperational and performance
inspections should be carefully performed before itinspections should be carefully performed before it
is used. (See the “PREOPERATIONAL CHECKS”is used. (See the “PREOPERATIONAL CHECKS”
section in “4. MAINTENANCE”.)section in “4. MAINTENANCE”.)
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE LIFTLOADING AND UNLOADING THE LIFT
TRUCKTRUCK
It is advisable to ask a specialist to load andIt is advisable to ask a specialist to load and
unload the lift truck on or off the trailer. The lift truckunload the lift truck on or off the trailer. The lift truck
operator may not be faoperator may not be familiar with this kind of work.miliar with this kind of work.
When loading or unloading the lift truck yourself,When loading or unloading the lift truck yourself,
use proper ramps or a loading bridge.use proper ramps or a loading bridge.
■■ WHEN USING RAMPSWHEN USING RAMPS
WARNINGWARNING
Never try to move the steering wheel whenNever try to move the steering wheel when
halfway up a ramp; otherwise the truck mighthalfway up a ramp; otherwise the truck might
fall down, leading to a serious accident.fall down, leading to a serious accident.
RampsRamps
Less than 10°Less than 10°
SupportSupport
Set the ramps at an angle of less than 10°. Use theSet the ramps at an angle of less than 10°. Use the
table below as a rule of thumb.table below as a rule of thumb.
BBeed d hheeiigghhtt RRaammp p lleennggtthh
1100000 0 mmmm 5588000 0 mmmm
77550 0 mmmm 4433000 0 mmmm
55000 0 mmmm 2299000 0 mmmm
BLOCK WHEELSBLOCK WHEELS
BLOCK WHEELSBLOCK WHEELS
RAMPRAMP
Observe the following cautions when loading orObserve the following cautions when loading or
unloading the lift truck ounloading the lift truck on or off a trailer.n or off a trailer.
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Use ramps of sufcient length, width, and strength.Use ramps of sufcient length, width, and strength.
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Before loading or unloading the lift truck, makeBefore loading or unloading the lift truck, make
sure to apply the parking brake to the trailer trucksure to apply the parking brake to the trailer truck
and block its wheels.and block its wheels.
•• Ramps must be securely locked to the trailerRamps must be securely locked to the trailer
truck. Their surface must be clean and dry.truck. Their surface must be clean and dry.
•• Loading and unloading must be carried out on aLoading and unloading must be carried out on a
level surface. The right and left ramps must be thelevel surface. The right and left ramps must be the
same height.same height.
•• When loading the lift truck onto a trailer truck,When loading the lift truck onto a trailer truck,
drive it forward going up the ramps slowly withdrive it forward going up the ramps slowly with
care.care.
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Jack up the Jack up the truck trailer securely to prevent it fromtruck trailer securely to prevent it from
upending during loading or unloading.upending during loading or unloading.
••
Give instructions to the truck trailer driver not toGive instructions to the truck trailer driver not to
move the truck trailer until load handling has beenmove the truck trailer until load handling has been
nished.nished.
•• Make sure the ramp or loading bridge is secured.Make sure the ramp or loading bridge is secured.
•• On rainy days, the lift truck is apt to skid on theOn rainy days, the lift truck is apt to skid on the
ramp or loading bridge. Use anti-skid ramps orramp or loading bridge. Use anti-skid ramps or
loading bridges; otherwise cancel the operation.loading bridges; otherwise cancel the operation.
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