Hyster S40XM, Operating Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
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tail swing will permit. This action permits the lift truck to
enter the narrow aisle going straight ahead.
Load Handling, General
1. The capacity is the maxi-
mum load that the lift truck can
handle for the load condition
shown on the Nameplate. The
operator must know whether or
not a load is within the maxi-
mum capacity of the lift truck
before the load is handled.
However, such factors as weak floors, uneven terrain,
special load handling attachments or loads having a high
center of gravity can mean that the safe working load is
less than the rated capacity. When such conditions exist,
the operator must reduce the load so that the lift truck will
remain stable.
2. Handle only stable loads. A load can have unstable
items that can easily shift and fall on someone.
WARNING
Do not handle a load
if any loose part of it
is above the load
backrest or any part
of the load is likely to
fall.
3. Position each fork the
same distance from the cen-
ter of the carriage. This action
will help center the load on
the carriage. Set the forks as
far apart as possible for maxi-
mum support of the load.
Center the weight of the load
between the forks.
If the weight of the load is not centered between the forks,
the load can fall from the forks when you turn a corner or
hit a bump. An off--center load will increase the possibility
of the truck tipping over to the side. Make sure the pins
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