JLG GRADALL 544D-10, Operation & Safety Manual

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Section 5 - Attachments
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The joystick ( 1 ) controls lift/lower and extend/retract movement of the boom.
The tilt lever ( 2 ) controls the carriage tilt.
• Move lever back to tilt up.
• Move lever forward to tilt down.
To Swing:
The auxiliary hydraulic lever ( 3 ) controls the carriage swing.
• Move lever up to swing left.
• Move lever down to swing right.
Installation Procedure:
• Refer to “Attachment Installation” on page 5-11.
Operation:
• To drive with a load, keep forks pointed forward and travel in accordance with the
requirements set forth in Section 1 - General Safety Practices.
Equipment Damage Precautions:
• Do not use forks as a lever to pry material. Excessive prying forces could
damage forks or machine structure.
• Do not attempt to lift loads that are attached or connected to another object.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD. Always level forks (horizontally) and telehandler frame before
swinging load to side. Swinging unlevel forks could cause load to slide off forks.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD. Do not use swing carriage to push or pull objects or load.
Failure to comply could cause object or load to fall.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD . Use retaining pin (if equipped) for locking swing frame to fixed
frame when carrying loads greater than 5000 lb. Failure to comply could cause
object or load to fall.