EP Equipment IMOW ICE251, Operation Manual

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3.2.4 Collecting and depositing loads
Pick up
·
The forks should be adjusted space to
maintain proper balance of load.
·
Place the truck right in front of the load to be
handled.
·
The pallet should be evenly positioned across
both forks.
·
Insert forks into the pallet as far as possible.
·
To raise loads from the ground
：
①
Once lift the forks 5 to 10 cm off the ground
or floor and make sure loads rest stable.
②
Then, tilt the mast backwards fully and lift
forks up to 15 to 20 cm off ground then start
running.
When handling bulky loads which restrict your
vision, operate the truck in reverse except when
climbing grades.
Stacking load
·
When approaching the deposit area slow
down your truck.
·
Once stop the truck right in front of the area where your load is to be deposited.
·
Check the condition of the deposit position.
·
Tilt the mast forward until forks become horizontal. Raise forks until they are a little
higher than the deposit position.
·
Move forward to place the load
directly over the desired area and stop
the truck.
·
Make sure your load is just over the
desired area. Slowly lower the load into
position. Make sure the load is
securely stacked.
·
Disengaged forks from the load by using necessary lift-tilt operation and then back
away.
·
After making sure the fork tips leave the load, lower the forks to the basic position
(15 to 20 cm off the ground).
·
Tilt the mast backwards .
Warning!
·Never tilt the mast with loads upraised
2m or more.
·Don’t leave or dismount from the truck
when the load is raise high.