5.4
Safe loading and transporting
Nature of the transported loads: Only adequately secured loads may be
transported. Never transport loads stacked higher than the tip of the load carrier or
the load guide.
Stable or secure picked loads may be transported only in compliance with the load
capacity of the industrial truck ( see "Load capacity" in chapter D).
– Be extremely careful when transporting eccentric loads that cannot be centered.
– Only transport loads whose weight does not exceed the load capacity of the
industrial truck.
– The transportation of loads, which might exceed the load capacity, is prohibited.
– Loads must only be transported with the load-handling equipment; loads or other
items must not be transported in the cab or in other areas of the truck unless the
owner has made specific and specially identified provisions to this end.
Check the nameplate on the industrial truck, which shows the load capacity of the
truck and of the attachments, and always work within the stated load capacity range.
Take special care when securing, handling, positioning, and transporting loads using
the attachments. Unladen trucks with attachments must always be operated in the
same way as partially laden trucks.
The entire load must be picked up by the load-handling equipment. The fork length
should be at least two-thirds of the length of the load. If the load needs to be tilted, be
extremely careful to ensure that the load is stable. Extreme caution must be used
when tilting back high or separate loads.
Be extremely careful when the lift device is extended. Forward, reverse and turning
motions should be reduced to an absolute minimum during travel.
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