Skyjack SJ643 TH, Operating Manual

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SJ643 TH & SJ843 TH 216201ADA
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Handling Loads at Ground Level Section 5 – Operation
5.8 Handling Loads at Ground
Level
WARNING
▪
Handle only loads within the rated capacity as
shown on the capacity charts mounted on the
telehandler.
▪
Ensure the capacity chart used corresponds
to the attachment fitted to the telehandler.
▪
Use only manufacturer’s approved
attachments. The use of non-approved
attachments may cause telehandler instability
and tip-over, which may result in severe injury
or death to operators or bystanders.
▪
Ensure that the load center for the load is at
or within 24 in of forks (refer to
Figure 26 ).
▪
Use a spotter when possible to assist in
handling the load (refer to
Section 1.3 ).
24”
24”
Figure 26 Load Center
5.8-1 Picking up a Load
1.
Move the transmission lever to neutral and apply
parking brake.
2.
Check that the telehandler is level using the level
indicator. Adjust frame level if necessary.
3.
Ensure the forks are as far apart as possible for
the width of the load. This increases the stability
of the load and the lift.
4.
Approach load slowly with forks straight ahead
and perpendicular to the load.
5.
Insert forks under the load; making sure not to
extend forks past the load so that any loads or
equipment behind the load being lifted are not
damaged, then raise it 5 to 10 in.
6.
Tilt forks backwards and fully retract boom
NOTE
If the forks are longer than the load, move the
forks under the load so that the tips of the forks
do not extend beyond the load. Lift the load from
the surface. Move backward a few centimeters
(inches), then lower the load onto the surface
and move forward to engage the load against the
carriage. Tilt the forks backward just far enough
to lift the load from the surface. When the boom is
raised from the surface level, the tips of the forks
move in an arc.
5.8-2 Transporting a Load
WARNING
When transporting a load, always travel according
to jobsite and weather conditions.
1.
Travel with caution to placement site with load
kept as low to the ground as possible.
2.
Keep load against carriage and forks tilted
backward. This position keeps the load on the
forks and provides better forward and side
stability.
3.
Apply brakes smoothly to bring telehandler to a
complete stop before applying parking brakes.