electric lift truck. Use caution not to damage or move
adjacent loads.
WARNING
Move carefully and smoothly when the load is raised
over a stack. When the load is elevated the center of
gravity of the lift truck and the load is much higher. The
lift truck can tip over when the load is raised.
WARNING
If the lift truck tips over either to the side or forward, do
not jump off! Hold firmly to steering wheel, brace your
feet, and lean forward and away from the point of
impact.
8.
Move
Forward
slowly. When the load is in position,
lower the load on to the stack or the rack. Lower the forks
just enough to remove them from under the load. Do not
lower the forks so that they will drag on the surface under
the load. Carefully move the lift truck
Backward
to remove
the forks from under the load. Lower the forks when travel-
ing.
NOTE:
Not every load can be lifted using only the forks of a
lift truck. Some loads will require a special attachment.
9.
When lifting round objects, use a block behind the
object. Tilt the mast forward so that the forks can slide
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