N -PICKING UPALOAD ON THE GROUND

Approach the load with the telescopic handler perpendicular to the load, with the boom retracted and the forks in a horizontal position (fig. N1).

Tilt the load back far enough to ensure stability (loss of load while braking or going downhill).

FOR ANON-PALLETIZED LOAD:

Tilt the carriage (1) forward and move the telescopic handler slowly forward (2), to insert the forks under the load (fig. N4) (block the load if necessary).

Continue to move the telescopic handler forward (2) tilting the carriage (3) (fig. N4) rearward to position the load on the forks and check the load's longitudinal and lateral stability.

Adjust the fork spread and centering to best connect with the load (fig. N2).

Warning

Beware of the risks of trapping or pinching limbs when manually adjusting the forks.

Never lift a load on a single fork.

Move the telescopic handler forward slowly (1) and bring the forks to stop in front of the load (fig. N3). If necessary, slightly lift the boom (2) while picking up the load.

O -PICKING UPAHIGH LOAD

Warning

DO NOT raise the boom until you have verified the side-to-side attitude of the telescopic handler.

Make sure that the following operations can be performed with good visibility.

Ensure that the forks will easily pass under the load.

Lift and extend the boom (1) (2) until the forks are level with the load, moving the telescopic handler (3) forward if necessary (fig. O1), moving very slowly and carefully.

Bring the load into the transport position.

Always think about keeping the distance necessary to fit the forks under the load between the pile and the telescopic handler (fig. O1) and use the shortest possible extension of the boom.

Stop the forks in front of the load by alternately raising and extending the boom (1) or, if necessary, moving the telescopic handler forward (2) (fig. O2). Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into neutral.

If this is not possible, back up the telescopic handler (1), maneuvering very gently and carefully to release the load. Retract (2) and lower the boom (3) to bring the load into the transport position (fig. O5).

Slightly lift the load (1) and tilt the carriage (2) rearward to stabilize the load (fig. O3).

P-SETTING DOWN AHIGH LOAD

Approach with the load in the transport position in front of the stack (fig. P6).

Tilt the load sufficiently rearward to ensure its stability.

If possible lower the load without moving the telescopic handler. Lift the boom (1) to release the load, retract (2) and lower the boom (3) to bring the load into the transport position (fig. O4).

Apply the parking brake and set the forward/reverse lever in neutral.

Lift and extend the boom (1) (2) until the load is above the stack. If necessary, move the telescopic handler (3) forward (fig. P7), driving very slowly and carefully.

Place the load in a horizontal position and set it down on the stack by lowering and retracting the boom (1) (2) to position the load correctly (fig. P8).

Q -SUSPENDED LOADS

The handling of suspended loads by means of the truss boom or other similar device can introduce dynamic forces affecting the stability of the machine that are not considered in the stability criteria of industry test standards. Grades, sudden starts, stops and turns can cause the load to swing and create a hazard.

DO NOTexceed the Telescopic Handler capacity for handling suspended loads. Only lift the load vertically; NEVER drag it horizontally. Use tag lines to restrain load swing whenever possible.

GUIDELINES FOR “FREE RIGGING/SUSPENDED LOADS”

If possible, release the fork by alternately retracting and raising the boom (1) (fig. P9). Then return the forks to transport position.

1.The rigging equipment must be in good condition and comply with the applicable U.S. OSHAregulation, 1910.184, “Slings,” or 1926.251, “Rigging equipment for material handling.”

2.The rigging equipment must be secured to the forks such that it cannot slip or slide either sideways or fore and aft.

3.The capacity of the fork(s) and the machine (whichever is less) must not be exceeded.

4.The load center must remain at 24” (610 mm) or less.

5.No lifting of material may be done when anyone is on the load, rigging or forks.

If this is not possible, reverse the telescopic handler (1) very slowly and carefully to release the forks (fig. P10). Then return the forks to transport position.

6.Multiple pickup points on the load are preferred to prevent the load from rotating, but a single pickup point may be used if one or more tag lines are utilized. And, of course, the load must never be positioned over personnel at any time.