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Forklift truck structure and stability
Prevent the truck from rolling over! Be aware that the structure and stability of the forklift truck are very
important to safe operation.
Caution
Forklift
truck
structure
The basic components of the forklift truck are the lifting device (forks and
mast) and the forklift truck itself at the rear (with tires).
The front wheels of the forklift truck can be used as fulcra to keep
balance between the center of gravity of the forklift truck and that of the
load.
The relationship between the center of gravity of the forklift truck and that of the load is critical to the
operation of the forklift truck.
Caution
Load
center of
gravity
The load profiles handled with the forklift truck vary; in order to
evaluate the forklift truck and its stability, it is very important to
identify the center of gravity for loads in different shapes from
boxes to boards and rectangular objects.
Warning
Do not jump out of the truck if the forklift truck starts to roll over. The forklift truck will roll over much
faster than you can jump out of the truck; you should stretch your feet and keep your hands on the
steering wheel firmly to hold you in the cab. Please fasten the safety belt tightly.
系好安全带
警告
握牢方向盘
支撑双脚
不要跳车
身体朝反向侧倾
万一侧翻
遵守这些操作说明：
Caution
Center of
gravity and
stability
The center of gravity of the forklift truck depends on the combined center of gravity of the forklift
