Load Elevation and Placement
For ground level placement, be sure the area under the
load and around the machine is clear of equipment and
personnel. Lower the load to the ground, tilt the forks
to the horizontal position, then back away carefully to
disengage forks from the load. For elevated or over-
head placement, bring the machine as close as possible
to the landing point.
Level the machine BEFORE raising the load. Use
extreme caution for high placement. Be sure personnel
are clear of the area where the load or the machine
could tip or fall.
Set the parking brake, hold the service brake pedal in
fully depressed position and slowly raise the load,
maintaining a slight rearward tilt to cradle the load. As
the load approaches the desired height, feather the
boom control at minimum speed until the load is
slightly higher than the landing point.
Continue the feathering technique and lower the load
into place, until the forks are free. Level the forks and
retract clear of the load. Lower the forks to travel
height before moving the machine.
SUSPENDED LOADS
DO NOT exceed the Telescopic Forklift capacity as
equipped for handling suspended loads. Only lift the
load vertically and NEVER drag it horizontally. Use
guy lines to restrain load swing, whenever possible.
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 stan-
dards. Grades and sudden starts, stops and turns can
cause the load to swing and create a hazard.
ROAD TRAVEL
For short distance highway travel, attach a SMV (Slow
Moving Vehicle) emblem (purchased locally) to the
back of the Telescopic Forklift. Activate hazard lights
on the machine. For highway operation, obtain and
install an amber flashing beacon.
NOTE:
ALWAYS follow ALL state and local reg-
ulations regarding the operation of equipment on
or across public highways! Whenever any appre-
ciable distance exists between jobsites, or if oper-
ation on public highway is prohibited, transport
the machine using a vehicle of appropriate size
and weight.
TRANSPORTING BETWEEN
JOBSITES
When transporting the Telescopic Forklift, know the
overall height to allow clearance of obstructions.
Remove or tape over the Slow Moving Vehicle
emblem (SMV) if it will be visible to traffic.
WARNING
NEVER use frame leveling to position an ele-
vated load. Always lower the load to the
ground and reposition the machine.
If a hydraulic boom circuit hose should break
with the boom up, shut down the machine. DO
NOT attempt to bring down the boom or make
repairs. Call your GEHL dealer immediately.
As lift height increases, depth perception
decreases. High elevation placement may
require a signal man to guide the operator.
The machine becomes less stable as load is
raised higher.
DO NOT ram the lift cylinders to the end of the
stroke. The resulting jolt could spill the load.
The truss boom attachment tools should
ONLY be used to lift and place loads when the
machine is in a stationary position. DO NOT
use to transport loads around the jobsite. This
can cause the load to swing, resulting in either
load dropping or machine tipover.
WARNING
NEVER travel with the boom above the carry
position (attachment tool should be at mini-
mum ground clearance). Boom should be fully
retracted.
Use lower gear when traveling down an
incline. NEVER coast with the transmission in
neutral. Travel up and down grades slowly.
DO NOT operate the machine on a slope or
grade that exceeds 22% or 12
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