Manitou MSI 40, Operator'S Manual

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D - LAYING A HIGH LOAD ON TYRES
Under no circumstances should you lay down a load if the lift truck is not a
horizontal position. (See paragraph : F - HORIZONTAL POSITION OF THE
LIFT TRUCK in the chapter : LOAD HANDLING).
- Approach the load in the transport position in front of the pile (Fig. K).
- Lift the mast (1) until the load is above the pile, and move the lift truck
forward (2) (Fig. L) manoeuvring very gently and carefully (See paragraph :
E - VISIBILITY in the chapter : HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS for visibility of
the road). Apply the parking brake and place the forward/reverse lever in
neutral.
- Place the load in a horizontal position by tilting the mast forwards (1) and lay
it down on the pile (2) while checking the correct positioning of the load (Fig.
M).
- To drive very gently and carefully.
- Free the forks by reversing the lift truck (3) (Fig. M) (See paragraph : E -
VISIBILITY in the chapter : HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS for visibility of the
road). Then bring the forks into the transport position.
E - TAKING UP A NON PALLETISED LOAD
- Tilt the carriage (1) forwards and move the lift truck forward (2) while
simultaneously crowding the carriage backwards to slip the forks under the
load (Fig. N). If necessary, wedge the load.
F - HORIZONTAL POSITION OF THE LIFT TRUCK
Apart from the transverse slope of the ground, several parameters can upset
the horizontal position of the lift truck.
• The tyre pressure.
• The stability of the ground.
• The balance of the load.
• Strong wind or stormy conditions.
Before any handling work, check the points above and ensure that the lift
truck is completely horizontal.
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