Operation Section
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Operating Techniques
Inching into Loads
Typical Example
1.
Move the lift truck slowly FORWARD into
position and engage the load. The lift truck
should be square with load, forks spaced
evenly between pallet stringers and as far apart
as load permits.
Typical Example
2.
Move the lift truck FORWARD until the load
touches the carriage.
Lifting the Load
1.
Lift the load carefully and tilt the mast back a
short distance.
Typical Example
2.
Tilt the mast further back to cradle the load.
Typical Example
3.
Operate the lift truck in reverse until the load is
clear of the other material.
4.
Lower the cradled load to the travel position.
NOTE:
Lift and tilt speeds are controlled by engine
rpm.