May 2015
Second Edition - First Printing
Part No. 57.0009.0607
GTH 4016 R - GTH 4018 R - GTH-5021 R 97
Lifting a Suspended Load
Verify that landing point is level and can safely
support the load.
Properly secure the attachment to the telehandler
Level the frame on the telehandler.
Tether the load to restrict movement.
Ask a signal person to assist with lifting the load if
visibility will be obstructed at the point of operation.
Make sure that the signal person remains in
constant communication and is in visual contact at
all times.
With the boom retracted as far as practical, slowly
and gradually raise the boom and load, making
sure to keep the load and boom as low to the
ground as practical.
Be sure that all boom and attachment movements
are performed as slow as practical to avoid
swinging of the load.
Travelling
Be sure that the path of travel is level and capable
of supporting the telehandler with its load.
Keep the boom, and load, as low as practical while
maintaining visibility in the direction of travel.
Ask a signal person to assist with your travel if
visibility will be obstructed in the direction of travel.
Crush or Collision Hazard. Make sure that the
signal person remains in constant communication
and be in visual contact at all times.
Only make adjustments to the load after bringing
the telehandler to a complete stop.
Start, stop, travel and turn slowly to prevent the
load from becoming unstable or swinging.
Do not travel faster than walking speed (<2 mph /
3.2 km/h).
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