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7.3 Pick Up7.3 Pick Up
··The forks should be adjusted to maintain properThe forks should be adjusted to maintain proper
balance of load.balance of load.
··Place the machine in front of the load to bePlace the machine in front of the load to be
handled.handled.
··The pallet should be evenly positioned acrossThe pallet should be evenly positioned across
both forks.both forks.
··Insert forks into the pallet as far as possible.Insert forks into the pallet as far as possible.
··TTo raise loads from o raise loads from the ground.the ground.
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First lift the forks 5 to 10 cm off the groundFirst lift the forks 5 to 10 cm off the ground
or floor and make sure loads rest stable.or floor and make sure loads rest stable.
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Then, tilt the mast backwards fully and liftThen, tilt the mast backwards fully and lift
forks up to 15 to 20 cm off ground then start moving.forks up to 15 to 20 cm off ground then start moving.
When handling bulky loads which restrict yourWhen handling bulky loads which restrict your
vision, operate the truck in reverse except whenvision, operate the truck in reverse except when
climbing grades.climbing grades.