Operator's Manual
Third Edition • Sixth Printing
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58 GTH-844
Part No. 237108
Collision Hazards
Be sure that the load is clear of any adjacent
obstacles before lifting.
When visibility is or could be obstructed, near or at
the load placement, the operator shall use
alternative or additional means to safely lift the
load, such as a qualified signal person.
Signal persons must remain in constant
communication (verbal or hand) and be in visual
contact with the operator at all times.
Crush Hazards
Never allow the signal person to come between
the suspended load and another object (such as
the telehandler itself).
Falling Object Hazards
Do not raise the load into
the fall zone shown.
Do not operate the machine while people are
under the load or in the fall zone.
Do not suspend loads using slings or chains from
the forks or fork carriage.
Avoid lifting double tiered loads.
Lifting a Suspended Load
Verify that landing point is level and can safely
support the load.
Properly secure the attachment to the telehandler
Level the frame on the telehandler.
Rig the load as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR
1926.1401, 1926.1404, 1926.1425, keeping the
heaviest part of the load as close to the attachment
as practical.
Tether the load to restrict movement.
Ask a signal person to assist with lifting the load if
visibility will be obstructed at the point of operation.
Make sure that the signal person remains in
constant communication and is in visual contact at
all times.
With the boom retracted as far as practical, slowly
and gradually raise the boom and load, making
sure to keep the load and boom as low to the
ground as practical.
Be sure that all boom and attachment movements
are performed as slow as practical to avoid
swinging of the load.