OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Capacity (Weight and Load Center)
The capacity of the fork lift truck is shown on the nameplate.
The capacity is listed in terms of weight and load center.
The weight is specified in kilograms or pounds. The load
center is specified in millimeters and inches. The capacity
is the maximum load that the lift truck can handle. This load
must weigh less than the maximum weight for a load center
shown on the nameplate.
FIGURE 7. NAMEPLATE
The load center of a load is determined by the location of
its center of gravity. The load center is measured from the
front face of the forks, or the load face of an attachment, to
the center of gravity of the load. Both the vertical and
horizontal load centers.
Loads should be transported while centered on the
centerline of the lift truck. The operator must know whether
or not a load is within the maximum capacity of the lift truck
before the load is handled.
WARNING
Inspect the lift truck and check the operation of the
systems at the start of the day or shift. Do the inspec-
tions and checks before lift truck operation. If repair is
required, put a tag on the control handle stating DO
NOT OPERATE. Do not operate the lift truck until
problems are corrected. Remove the key.
See Checks and Inspection Procedures in the Mainte-
nance Section of this manual for detailed instructions. Also
refer to Table 1 for operation and description of controls.
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