913218/CP0307 34 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
4. DO NOT travel across a side hill that exceeds 18%
or 10° grade. Regardless of the terrain or position
of the wheels, the FRAME MUST BE LEVEL,
as indicated by the level indicator on the
ROPS/FOPS cross member. The attachment tool
MUST be maintained at the “carry” position with
the boom fully retracted, and attachment tool at
minimum ground clearance.
When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%
or 3°, the machine should be driven with the load
upgrade. An unloaded machine should be operated on
all forward grades with the load handling attachment
tool downgrade, tilted back if applicable, and raised
only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.
Avoid turning if possible and use extreme caution on
grades, ramps and inclines. Normally travel straight up
and down the slope.
Traffic Flow Patterns
Know and understand the traffic flow patterns of your
jobsite. Know all Telescopic Handler hand signals for
safety. Utilize signal persons and be sure you can see
the signal person and acknowledge the signals given.
When ramps must be used in transporting loads with
the machine, the following are the minimum widths for
safe travel:
Compacted dirt, gravel, etc. 12 ft. (3.6 m)
Woodboard, concrete, etc. 10 ft. (3.0 m)
Permanent aisles, roadways and passageways, floors
and ramps must be clearly defined or marked.
Permanent or temporary protrusion of loads, equip-
ment, material and construction facilities into the usual
operating area must be guarded, clearly and distinc-
tively marked, or clearly visible.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, plat-
forms and other similar working surfaces.
Operate the travel controls gradually and smoothly
when starting, stopping, turning and reversing direc-
tion.
Grade and Slope Precautions
The Telescopic Handler complies with industry stabil-
ity test requirements and is stable when properly oper-
ated. However, improper operation, faulty mainte-
nance, and poor housekeeping can contribute to a con-
dition of instability and defeat the purpose of the stan-
dard.
The amount of forward and rearward tilt to be used is
governed by the application. Although use of maxi-
mum rearward tilt is allowable under certain condi-
tions, such as traveling with the load fully lowered, the
stability of the machine, as determined by the industry
standard tests, does not encompass consideration for
excessive tilt at high elevations, or the handling of off-
center loads.
Handle only loads within the capacity limits of the
machine, and which are stable and safely arranged.
When attachments are used, extra care should be taken
in securing, manipulating, positioning and transporting
the load.
Grade Limits
NOTE: Grade limits are based on ASME
/ITSDFstandard B56.6-2005.
This telescopic handler meets or exceeds the safety
standard (ASME/ITSDF B56.6) stability limits for
rough terrain forklifts. The stability tipping limits
cover specific, controlled test conditions, which are
extremes, and which are not intended to be achieved
during normal worksite operations. The following
specifications are provided only as information to the
operator, and must not be used as a guideline for oper-
ating the telescopic handler. For safe operation, always
follow the instructions and warnings provided in this
manual.
1. DO NOT place or retrieve loads on an up or down
slope or grade that exceeds 7% or 4°.
2. DO NOT travel up or down a grade or slope that
exceeds 22% or 12° while loaded.
3. DO NOT place or retrieve loads on a side hill with
a slope or grade that exceeds 12% or 7°.
Regardless of terrain or position of wheels, the
FRAME MUST BE LEVEL, as indicated by the
level indicator on the ROPS/FOPS cross member.
WARNING
DO NOT level the frame with the boom raised
or extended. Only level the frame while
stopped, and with the boom fully retracted
and the attachment tool raised just enough to
clear the ground.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
