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The authorized maximum trailer weight must not
exceed the maximum weight authorized by the
manufacturer (consult the manufacturer’s plate on
the telescopic handler).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING A
LOAD
K - CHOICE OF ATTACHMENTS
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Only attachments approved by GEHL can be used
on GEHL telescopic handlers.
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Make sure the attachment is appropriate for the
work to be done (see chapter: 7 - ATTACH-
MENTS).
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Make sure the attachment is correctly installed and
locked onto the carriage.
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Make sure that the attachments work properly.
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Comply with the load chart limits for the attach-
ment used.
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Do not exceed the rated capacity of the attachment.
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Never lift a load in a sling without the proper
attachment for the purpose.
L -
MASS AND CENTER-OF-GRAVITY
OF LOAD
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Before picking up a load, you must know its
weight and its center-of-gravity.
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The load chart for your telescopic handler is valid
for a load in which the longitudinal position of the
load center is 24” (610 mm) forward of the base of
the forks (fig. L1). For different load centers, con-
tact your dealer.
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For irregular loads, determine the side to side cen-
ter-of-gravity before any movement (fig. L2) and
set it on the longitudinal axis of the telescopic han-
dler.
M - TRANSVERSE ATTITUDE OF THE
TELESCOPIC HANDLER
The transverse (side-to-side) attitude is the angle of the
chassis with respect to horizontal.
Raising the boom reduces the telescopic handler's lat-
eral stability.
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Position the telescopic handler so that the bubble
in the inclinometer is between the two lines (see
chapter: 5 - INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS:
33 - INCLINOMETER).
WARNING
DO NOT move a load heavier than the tele-
scopic handler’s rated capacity as listed on
the load charts.
WARNING
For loads with a moving center-of-gravity
(e.g., liquids), take into account the movement
of the center-of-gravity to determine the load
that can be safely handled. Be vigilant and
take extra care to limit these movements as
much as possible.
