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3.13 Load Positioning
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Be accurate in load placement. It’s important to know
what the load will do when it’s released.
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Always carry loads as close to the floor as possible,
consistent with the surface being traversed. Scraping
or bumping the floor surface with the load or the at-
tachment can severely damage the attachment and
cause product damage. The mast should be tilted
back.
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Always keep the load positioned as close as possible
to the horizontal center of the lift truck.
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Always back down ramps or inclines. Driving forward
down a ramp or incline with a clamped load will lessen
the stability of the truck. (Figure 3-4)
Figure 3-4
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Do not cross dock boards or dock levelers with the
attachment or carriage fully lowered. Ramming the
front or rear of the attachment against a dock board
can cause severe damage.
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Limit lift truck movement to a minimum when high
stacking. Limit sideshift movement to a minimum
when high stacking.
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Always be observant when high stacking. Look for
poorly stacked loads, overhead obstacles, broken
cartons, or damaged products in the stack.
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Travel slowly around corners. Sound horn on blind
corners. Be careful of tail swing and overhead clear-
ances. Watch in all directions. Avoid sudden stops.
3.14 Operator’s Controls
Some lift trucks are equipped with a single lever to control
both hoist and tilt functions, others have separate levers
for each function. Refer to your lift truck manual for more
information.
For clarity, the direction of arm movement is shown on the
control handle. To move the arms in the direction shown,
pull the handle towards the operator. To move the arms
in the opposite direction, the push the handle away from
the operator. (Figure 3-5)
Clamp
Fork position
Push/pull
Rotate
Sideshift
Figure 3-5 Operator controls
Lifting speed is controlled by the speed of the engine
and the position of the control lever. Engine speed has
no effect on lowering speed.
Before going on the job, shift the truck control levers one
way and then the other to determine which direction the
attachment moves when the levers are shifted. Make sure
the attachment moves smoothly throughout its travel,
without binding or pinching hoses.
Equipment damage hazard.
Injury or equipment damage may result if
the attachment does NOT operate smoothly.
Do not take malfunctioning equipment on
the job. Check with your supervisor about
needed repairs.
