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Transporting suspended loads
Before transporting suspended loads, consult
the national regulatory authorities (in Germa-
ny, the employer's liability insurance associa-
tions).
National regulations may place restrictions on
these operations. Contact the relevant authori-
ties.
DANGER
Suspended loads that begin to swing can result in
the following risks:
●
Impaired braking characteristics and steer-
ing movement
●
Tipping over the load wheels or drive
wheels
●
Tipping the truck at right angles to the drive
direction
●
Risk of crushing of guide persons
●
Reduced visibility
DANGER
Loss of stability.
Slipping or swinging suspended loads can lead to a
loss of stability and cause the truck to tip over.
–
When transporting suspended loads, observe the
following instructions
Instructions for transporting suspended
loads:
●
Swinging loads must be prevented by using
the proper driving speed and driving style
(careful steering, braking)
●
Hanging loads must be hooked on to the
truck in such a way that the harness cannot
shift or release unintentionally and cannot
be damaged
●
When transporting suspended loads, suita-
ble devices (e.g. guy wires or supporting
poles) must be available so that accompa-
nying persons can guide suspended loads
and prevent the loads from swinging
●
Take particular care to ensure that there is
no one in the drive direction in the driving
lane
●
If, despite this, the load begins to swing, en-
sure that no person is placed at risk
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Operation
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Handling loads
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