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1.12 Structure and stability of truck
Prevent the forklift to turn over! It is very important for operator to know the truck’s structure
and relationship between load and stability.
Caution
The structure of
the truck
The forklift truck essentially consists of the lifting device (forks
and mast) and the truck itself (with tires).
The front wheels are the fulcrum of the forklift and keep the
centre of gravity of the forklift and load balanced.
The relationship between the forklift's centre of gravity and the
load's centre of gravity is very important to maintaining the
operation of the forklift.
Caution
Load center
The forklift handles loads of different shapes, from crates to
boards and elongated objects. In order to assess the forklift
and its stability, it is very important to distinguish between the
centres of gravity of different-shaped loads.
Warning
If the forklift begins to tip over, do not attempt to jump off. The truck tips over much faster than
you can jump. Spread your feet and grip the steering wheel with both hands to keep yourself
within the confines of the forklift.
