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TM10-3930-660-10
Always lift the load from its resting spot before extending or retracting the
boom. Always extend or retract the boom before lowering the load to its
resting spot. Failure to do so could cause vehicle instability and result in
severe personal injury or death. Refer to Appendix E for Load Rating Chart.
a.
Install the load backrest, paragraph 2-16, STEPS a and b.
b. Move the vehicle to the pallet.
Do not lift more than one pallet with the forks. Pallets may topple and
result in load or machine damage.
c. Move the automatic fork level switch to the ON position. Use the hydraulic joystick control lever
to position the forks at the bottom of the uppermost pallet.
d. Move the machine or extend the boom to engage the bottom of the pallet with the forks.
e.
Use the hydraulic joystick control lever to raise the boom and lift the pallet slowly.
f. Maneuver the vehicle with pallet away from the pallet stack.
Always retract the boom before lowering or transporting a load. Failure to
do so could cause vehicle instability and result in severe personal injury or
death.
g.
Use the hydraulic joystick control lever to retract the boom and then lower the pallet to a travel
position (approximately two feet above ground level).
Do not travel with the automatic fork level switch in the ON position. It is
possible to drop a load which could cause load damage, injury or death.
h. Move the automatic fork level switch to the OFF position before traveling.
i. Use the electric joystick control lever to raise the fork tips and enable the load to be supported
by the backrest. Use care when traveling with a load.
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