Manitou M26-2 3-E2 Series, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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C - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE LIFT TRUCK
The transverse attitude is the transverse slope of the chassis with respect to the horizontal.
Raising the load reduces the lift truck's lateral stability. The transverse attitude must be set with the mast in down position as
follows:
- Position the lift truck so that the bubble in the level is between the two lines (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS).
D - TAKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUND
- Approach the lift truck perpendicular to the load, with the the forks in a horizontal position
(fig. D1).
- Adjust the fork spread and centering in connection with the load (fig. D2) (optional
solutions exist, consult your dealer).
- Never lift a load with a single fork.
Beware of the risks of trapping or squashing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
- Move the lift truck for ward slowly (1) and bring the forks to stop in front of the load (fig.
D3), if necessar y, slightly lift the mast (2) while taking up the load.
- Bring the load into the transpor t position.
- Tilt the load far enough backwards to ensure stability (loss of load on braking or going
downhill).
FOR A NON-PALLETIZED LOAD
- Tilt the carriage (1) for wards and move the lift truck slowly for wards (2), to inser t the fork
under the load (fig. D4) (block the load if necessar y).
- Continue to move the lift truck for wards (2) tilting the carriage (3) (fig. D4) backwards to
position the load on the forks and check the load's longitudinal and lateral stability.
D1
D2
1
2
D3
2
1
3
D4