along the floor under the object to be lifted. Tilt the mast
fully backward to help keep the load on the forks.
Load Handling, Traveling
1.
When traveling with the load lowered, keep the load
against the carriage and the mast tilted fully backward. This
action will help keep the load on the forks and provide good
forward and side stability.
2.
Travel with the lift mechanism raised only enough to
clear the ground or obstacles. When any part of the mast is
raised, with or without a load, the stability of the lift truck is
reduced. The ability of the lift truck to resist side tipping can
be less for a lift truck that is not carrying a load than it is for
a lift truck that is carrying a load in the lowered (travel) posi-
tion.
Therefore, a lift truck without a load is more likely to tip
sideways, especially in a turn, than a lift truck with a load,
provided the load is carried in the lowered position.
WARNING
Some lift trucks have mirrors for viewing along the side
to observe the tail swing area. These mirrors are an aid
to the driver, but are NOT driving mirrors and must
NOT be used as such when operating in reverse.
Always look in the direction of travel to avoid damage
to something or injury to someone.
3.
For better visibility with large loads, travel with the load
trailing, but always keep a proper lookout in the direction of
travel. Normally, direction of travel is determined by the
best visibility available to the operator.
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