Operation
Operation Manual
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Warning
Use of the frame sway control with the boom
raised above horizontal could 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 the surface leveled.
4. Align the forks at the level the load is to be placed.
5. Extend the boom slowly until the load is just above the
area where it is to be placed.
6. Lower the boom until the pallet rests in position and the
forks are free to retract.
7. Retract the forks slowly from under the load.
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.
Elevating Personnel
Warning
Use only a compliant work platform to lift or lower
personnel. Never drive the forklift with the work platform
in a raised position or with personnel on board, even for
a short distance. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or property damage.
Place A Load
1. Before placing the load, refer to the appropriate load
capacity chart to determine safe boom extension range.
2. Set the Parking Brake switch to ON (engaged).
3. Use the frame sway control to level the forklift. For
additional information, refer to the Frame Leveling
section in this manual.
Please refer to ANSI/ITSDF B56.6 for additional design and
operating information regarding elevating personnel.
Design Requirements For A Personnel Platform:
1. Platform floor must have a slip resistant surface located
not more than 8 inches above the normal load supporting
surface of the fork.
2. Platform floor dimensions shall not exceed two times the
load center distance. This floor dimension is measured
parallel to the longitudinal center pane of the forklift.
3. Platform floor width shall not be greater than the overall
width of the forklift, measured across the load bearing
tires, plus 10 inches on each side.
4. Minimum space requirements for each person on the
platform shall not be less than 18 inches in either direction.
5. Minimum 4 inches height toe plate around the perimeter
of the platform which may be omitted at the access
opening.
Tow Pin & Pintle Hook (Optional)
Warning
Death or serious injury could result from
improper operation when using the tow
connection. Do not elevate the boom above
30
0
when towing. Do not exceed rated tow
capacity (500 LBS vertical load, 5,000 LBS tow
capacity).
The Pintle Hook is used for towing trailers and equipment,
rated at or below 5,000 LBS maximum capacity. Failure to
comply with this capacity limitation, or elevating the boom
above 300 when towing could result in death or serious injury.
Fig 83. Pintle Hook
