UniCarriers FD160-2, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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LOAD HANDLING
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PICK-UP
1) The fork spacing should be as wide as possible to maintain
proper balance of the load.
When using a pallet, set the fork spacing to about 60% of the
total width of the pallet.
2) Place the truck right in front of the load to be handled.
3) Position the pallet evenly across the forks.
4) Inset the forks into the pallet as far as possible.
5) To raise the load from the ground or floor surface:
①
Once lift the forks 5 to 10 cm off the ground or floor surface,
and make sure the load is stable.
②
After making sure the load is stable and evenly positioned
on the forks, tilt back the mast fully and lift the forks up to 15
to 20 cm off the ground or floor surface. Start running.
6) When handling a bulky load which restricts your vision, drive
the truck in reverse.
STACKING
CAUTION
•
Never tilt the mast forward with the load upraised except
when the forks are over the rack or a stack.
•
Do not leave the truck with the load upraised.
1) When approaching the deposit area, slow down your truck.
2) Once stop the truck right in front of the area where your load
is to be deposited.
3) Check the condition of the deposit position.
4) Tilt the mast forward until the forks become horizontal.
5) Raise the forks until they are a little higher than the deposit
position.
6) Move forward slowly to place the load directly over the
desired area and stop the truck.
7) Make sure the load is just over the desired area. Slowly lower
the load into position. Make sure the load is securely stacked.
8) Disengage the forks from the pallet or load using necessary
lift-tilt operation, and then back away.
9) After making sure the fork tips leave the pallet or load, lower
the forks to the basic traveling position (15 to 20 cm off the
ground or floor surface).
10) Tilt back the mast.