MERLO P25.6, Instruction Manual

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5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 - 3
HOW TO HANDLE A LOAD
This paragraph describes all the operations required to correctly handle a load
with standard forks.
• CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF A LOAD
Before lifting a load, its weight and centre of gravity need to be found out.
Remember that the centre of gravity of a load on the forks is calculated at
600mm from the heel of the fork. (Fig.1)
If irregular loads are manoeuvred, the centre of gravity needs to be calculated
transversely before each manoeuvre (Fig.2).
WARNING! Manoeuvring a load that exceeds the maximum
indicated in the machine's load chart is forbidden.
• MANOEUVRING A LOAD AT GROUND LEVEL
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make sure the ground where the load is to be placed is flat and firm
- position the machine near the load to be lifted with the telescopic boom
completely retracted and the forks in a horizontal position (Fig.4)
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bring the gear direction switch (20) to position "N"
- level the machine perfectly flat using the side-tilt corrector (if the machine has
one)
- regulate the width and centring of the forks in relation to the load to be lifted
(Fig.5)
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extend the boom, bring the forks under the load and lift it a few centimetres
(Fig.6)
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rotate the carriage a few degrees upwards and completely retract the
telescopic boom (Fig.7)
• MANOEUVRING A CIRCULAR-SHAPED LOAD
For handling circular shaped loads (barrels, cans etc.) installation of the
appropriate attachment, provided and homolgated by Merlo S.p.a., on the
machine carriage is necessary. In order to find out the attachment best suited to
the type of circular load to be handled, contact the nearest dealer.
• MANOEUVRING A HIGH LOAD
WARNING! Before collecting a high load or before placing a load
high up, correct levelling of the machine needs to be carried out checking,
with particular attention, that the air bubble is in the central zone of the
level. Never pick up or lay down any loads from above if your machine is
not levelled correctly. Never exceed the limits set in the load chart.
- check that the place where the load is to be positioned is flat and strong
enough to support the load
- check that the place where the load is to be positioned is within the operating
area of the machine and respects the load chart
- check that the surrounding ground is flat and resistent in order to support the
machine and the load to be handled
- move as near as possible to the area where the load is to be deposited
- prior to start any movement, set both speed range and forward/reverse
selectors in their neutral position "N".