Manitou MC 18-2 D K ST5 S1, Operator'S Manual

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PICKING UP AND LAYING DOWN A HIGH LOAD ON TIRES
IMPORTANT
You must not raise the mast if you have not checked the transverse attitude of the lift truck ( INSTRUCTIONS FOR
HANDLING A LOAD).
REMINDER: Make sure that the following operations can be performed with good
visibility ( OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS UNLADEN AND LADEN).
PICKING UP A HIGH LOAD ON TIRES
- Ensure that the forks will easily pass under the load.
- Keeping the mast vertical (1), advance the lift truck and raise the forks to level with
the load (2) (fig. E1).
- Manoeuvre carefully and gently to bring the forks to the stop in front of the load
(fig. E2). Set the handbrake and place the forward/reverse selector to neutral.
FOR A NON-PALLETISED LOAD
- Tilt the carriage (1) forwards and move the lift truck slowly forwards (2), to insert
the fork under the load (fig. D4) (block the load if necessary).
- Continue to move the lift truck forwards (2) tilting the carriage (3) (fig. D4) backwards
to position the load on the forks and check the load's longitudinal and lateral stability.
D - PICKING UP A LOAD ON THE GROUND
- Approach the lift truck perpendicular to the load, with the forks in a horizontal
position (fig. D1).
- Adjust the fork spread and centring in connection with the load (fig. D2) (optional
solutions exist, consult your dealer).
- Never lift a load with a single fork.
IMPORTANT
Beware of the risks of trapping or crushing limbs when manually adjusting the forks.
- Move the lift truck forward slowly (1) and bring the forks to stop in front of the load
(fig. D3), if necessary, slightly lift the mast (2) while taking up the load.
- Bring the load into the transport position.
- Tilt the load far enough backwards to ensure stability (loss of load on braking or
going downhill).
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