Xtreme XR1255, Operation Manual

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XR1255 Operation
Pick Up A Load
1. Use the correct load chart to review the rated load
capacity of the auxiliary attachment being used.
NEVER exceed specified weights and load centers.
2. Approach the load slowly and squarely with the fork
tips straight and level
3.
Adjust the spacing of the forks so they engage the
pallet or load at its maximum width NEVER use just
one fork to lift a load
4.
Tilt the attachment forward so the forks hang freely
on the fork shaft
5. Insert forks under the load until the load is against the
fork frame
6. Tilt the forks back, and raise the boom slightly to
secure the load
Carry A Load
1.
Carry the load as low as possible while maintaining
good ground clearance and visibility
2. Back away slowly
3. To travel with a load, use first gear (1) for highest
torque and pulling power NEVER travel in fourth gear
(4) when carrying a load
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.
Set the Declutch switch to ON
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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 serious 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 a load.
Reposition forklift or have surface leveled.
4.
Use the frame sway control to level the forklift For
additional information, refer to the Frame Leveling
section in this manual
5.
Align the forks at the level the load is to be placed
6. Extend the boom slowly until the load is just above
the area where it is to be placed
7. Lower the boom until the pallet rests in position and
the forks are free to retract
8.
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
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Warning
Use only a compliant work platform to lift or lower
personnel. Never drive the vehicle 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.
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 having a slip resistant surface
located not more than 8” 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 plane of the vehicle
3)
Platform floor width shall not be greater than the
overall width of the vehicle, measured across the load
bearing tires, plus 10” on each side
4) Minimum space requirements for each person on the
platform shall not be less than 18” in either direction
5) 4” minimum height toe plate around the perimeter of
the platform which may be omitted at the access opening:
6)
On overhead protection device, when requested by the
user