OPERATING PROCEDURES
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load that is raised. The lift truck can tip forward if the mast is
tilted forward with a load in the raised position.
IF THE LIFT TRUCK TIPS OVER, DO NOT JUMP OFF!
HOLD FIRMLY TO STEERING WHEEL, BRACE YOUR
FEET, AND LEAN AWAY FROM POINT OF IMPACT.
Load Handling, How To Engage And Disengage A
Load
1. Avoid fast starts. Sudden movement can cause the lift
truck to tip. People can be hurt or killed and material can be
damaged.
Approach the load carefully. Make sure that the truck is per-
pendicular to the load. Raise the forks to the proper height
for engaging the load.
2. Move forward slowly until the forks are in position under
the load. The forks must support at least two--thirds (
2
/
3
) of
the length of the load.
Make sure that the load is centered between the forks.
Make sure that the forks do not extend past the load so that
loads or equipment that are behind the load being lifted are
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