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7. The Structure and Stability of Truck
Prevent the forklift to turn over! It is very important for operator to know the truck‟s structure and
relationship between load and stability.
CAUTION
Structure
The basic structure of the truck is mast (include mast and forks)
and body (include tire).
The lift truck keeps the balance of weight between the truck body
and the load on the forks with the center of the front wheels as a
fulcrum when the rated capacity load is placed in position.
Due care should be paid to the gravity center of loads and forklift
to maintain the stability of the truck.
CAUTION
Load center
There is difference in gravity because of the loads‟ shape,
such as box, board and large roller. It is very important to
distinguish the difference of the gravity center of loads for
evaluating the truck‟s stability.
WARNING
If the truck will turn over, do not attempt to get out of the truck because the speed of overturn is
much faster than your speed. You should hold the steering wheel handle, stretch your feet, and
this practice will let you in the seats. Operator fastens the safety belt please.
WARNING
CAUTION
The max. load and load center
The load center distance is defined that: the distance
between the load center and the fork carriage or the front
of the fork carriage. The max. load means the maximum
load the truck can charge at the normal load center
distance. The relation between the max. load and load
center distance shows on the capacity chart. You should
reduce the weight of load if the load center distance
inclines to the fork carriage.
