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clutch type machine, the clutch pedal
is used).
2.
Place the shift lever in neutral.
3.
Apply the parking brake by pulling
up on the parking brake lever.
4.
Down the forks on the ground, and
tilt the mast forward maximum.
5.
Place the key switch in “OFF” to
shut down the engine. In the case of
the diesel truck, pull out the engine
stop button. Remove the key and
keep it.
Caution
·
Don’t dismount from the moving
machine.
·
Never jump off the machine.
Pick up
•
The forks should be adjusted
sidewise to maintain proper balance
of load.
•
Place the machine right in front of
the load to be handled.
•
The pallet should be evenly
positioned across both forks.
•
Insert forks into the pallet as far as
possible.
•
To raise loads from the ground.
First lift the forks 5 to 10 cm off the
ground or floor and make sure loads
rest stable.
Then, tilt the mast backwards fully and
lift forks up to 15 to 20 cm off
ground then start running.
·
When handling bulky loads which
restrict your vision, operate the truck
in reverse except when climbing
grades.
Stacking load
•
When approaching the deposit area
slow down your truck.
•
Once stop the truck right in front of
the area where your load is to be
deposited.
•
Check the condition of the deposit
position.
•
Tilt the mast forward until forks
become horizontal. Raise forks until
they are a little higher than the deposit
position.
•
Move forward to place the load
directly over the desired area and stop
the truck.
•
Make sure your load is just over the
desired area. Slowly lower the load
into position. Make sure the load is
securely stacked.
•
Disengaged forks from the load by
using necessary lift-tilt operation and
then back away.
