HANDLING LOADS
Adjusting the forks
With FEM forks
Forks shall be spaced to suit the load going to be
handled. For this purpose:
• Lift the clamping lever of the forks.
• Slide the forks to the desired position, then re-lock
the lever.
With floating forks
In the case of floating forks:
• Loosen the nut
of the locking
screws.
• Raise the forks
and slide them
on the pivot
until correct
spacing.
• L o c k t h e
s c r e w s r e -
tightening the
nut.
WARNING
• The centre of gravity of the load must always
be halfway between the forks.
• Ensure you exactly know the weight of the
load before handling it.
• When extending the boom, do not exceed the
payload limit.
• Refer to the payload limits given in the load
chart applied on the cab windscreen or in the
quick user’s guide.
• Space the forks as wide as possible to suit
the load being handled.
Operating Instructions
Part No. 57.0009.0404 GTH-4518ER - GTH-4020ER - GTH-6025ER 71
Operator’s Manual
First Edition - Third Printing
Summary of Contents for Genie GTH-4020 ER
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