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LOADING
Adjust distance between the forks so that they are at or near the same
distance to the centerline of the lift truck. The wider the interval between
forks, the better the balance. Be sure to apply the fork lock pin’s (refer
to page 78) after setting the forks.
Approach slowly, straight toward the load, and stop just in front of it.
Adjust mast to a vertical position, matching the height of the forks to
the position of the pallet. Advance slowly and completely insert forks
beneath the load. Set the selector lever to the Neutral position and
apply the parking brake. Then raise the load. Confirm that the load is
stable and tilt it backward. Release the parking brake and back up the
lift truck slowly.
TRANSPORTING LOADS
When transporting loads, the lift truck should be driven carefully at a
slow speed with the load kept low and tilted back. When the load is big
enough to block forward visibility, drive the lift truck backward. Follow
the safety rules.
UNLOADING
Slowly approach the unloading site and stop facing straight ahead.
Move the selector lever into the Neutral position and apply the parking
brake. After adjusting the mast to the vertical position, raise the load a
little above the stack on which it is to be placed. Release the parking
brake and advance slowly into the proper position for stowing. Apply
the parking brake and place the selector lever in the Neutral position.
Slowly lower the forks to set down the load. After moving the selector
lever to the Reverse position, release the parking brake and back up
the lift truck until the forks separate completely from the load.
CLIMBING
For safety reasons, when driving a loaded lift truck up a steep grade,
it must be driven forward with the load in front; park on a downgrade,
backward with the load behind.
To make a standing start on an incline and stopping on a slope,
manipulate the accelerator and brake pedals as required.
For stopping, the brake pedal should be used at all times.
