Landoll Bendi B40i4, Operator'S Manual

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UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT
Figure 3-15: Left View 90° Stability
The center of gravity will also shift if:
• The load exceeds the rated capacity listed on the
identification plate.
• The load exceeds the load center dimensions listed
on the capacity plate.
• You do not seat the forks fully into the pallet, called
“tip loading”.
• You take a corner too fast (with the truck unloaded or
loaded).
• You drive with the load raised.
• The load is not distributed properly (always keep the
heavier items near the load backrest).
• You drive across a slope.
• You drive on a slope with the load facing downhill.
Figure 3-16: Load Center Rating
Load Center
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DANGER
You need to consider two types of load centers. The
horizontal load center is equal to one-half the length of
the load when the weight is evenly distributed. For
example, a load that is 48 in. long has a horizontal load
center of 24 in. The further the load center is from the
fulcrum, the less stable the forklift. Always make sure
your load is flush against the rear of the forks, and that
unevenly distributed loads are loaded with the heaviest
end of the load closest to the front wheels. See
Figure 3-16.
The vertical load center is equal to one-half the height of
the load when the weight is evenly distributed. For
example, a load that is 48 in. high has a vertical load
center of 24 in. Make sure that you do not pick up a load
that is higher than twice the vertical load center.
The maximum horizontal and vertical load centers your
Bendi B40i4 forklift can handle is listed on the
identification plate.
Make sure the actual horizontal and vertical load
centers do not exceed the maximum load centers
stated on the identification plate.
Failure to do so can cause the forklift to tip over
causing serious injury or death.