Xtreme Manufacturing XRM945, Operation & Safety Manual

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XRM 9 45 Operation
Load Shift
1. If the load shifts, stop the forklift immediately.
2. Lower and adjust the load to center its weight.
3.
If the load shift is too great for adjustment, rearrange
the load before attempting to move the forklift.
Frame Leveling
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Danger
Use of the frame sway control with the
boom raised above horizontal can cause
tip over resulting in death or injury.
Always use the frame sway control to level
the forklift BEFORE raising the boom above horizontal.
If the forklift cannot be leveled using the frame
sway control, do not attempt to raise or place load.
Reposition forklift or have surface leveled.
The attachment tilt and frame sway control handle has
variable motions from the center that control the frame
sway (right and left) functions.
Table 11. Frame Sway Functions
Function Control Handle Action
FRAME SWAY RIGHT Move control handle RIGHT.
FRAME SWAY LEFT Move control handle LEFT.
Figure 7-38. Attachment Tilt and Frame Sway Control Control
Handle.
An frame sway control handle also controls the frame
sway (right and left) functions.
Figure 7-39. Frame Sway Control Handle.
To lock the frame sway, place the travel select lever in
NEUTRAL and apply the service or parking brake.
NOTE: Maximum frame sway is 22° overall or 11° each
direction, left and right.
A frame level indicator is mounted on the inside top
center of the operator’s cab. The frame level indicator
allows the operator to view if the forklift has been
positioned in a level condition. Always frame sway the
forklift right or left until the indicator shows 0° (level).
Figure 7-40. Frame Level Indicator.