Handling (cont.)
7. Check the load, particularly when turning corners and if it is very bulky.
8. Secure unstable loads.
9. Handle loads with caution at low speed, and without sudden jerks when moving them at significant heights and
mast extension.
10. Do not change direction sharply and at high speed.
11. Apply the parking brake when lifting or depositing a difficult load or when on an incline.
12. Do not stop the forklift with the load in an elevated position.
13. Do not leave a laden forklift with the parking brake applied on an incline, which exceeds 15%.
14. High winds jeopardize the stability of the forklift.
Visibility
If the visibility in forward motion is not sufficient because of the bulkiness of the load, drive in reverse motion. Ensure
you have good visibility.
Check the placement area
Before lifting or placing a load, check the area to be sure it will support the forklift and load? Insure the terrain will prop-
erly support the forklift's stabilizers. (use suitable wood or metal to properly support the stabilizers on soft terrain). The
stabilizers must be fully lowered when lifting or placing a load.
Lifting a load from ground level
1. Approach the load slowly, with mast fully ex-
tended, aligning the forklift and forks with the
load. Stop the forklift before engaging the
load. Using the control levers, align the forks
to the correct height and angle. Fig. 1
2. Move forward slowly, until the forks are fully engaged
and the load is against the backrest. Lower the stabi-
lizers. Raise the forks to lift the load. Tilt the mast back,
placing the load against the backrest. Retract the mast
fully. Raise or lower the forks to transport position, side
shift the mast to center the load as needed. Raise the
stabilizers. Fig. 2
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Bright Forklift
BC3–6560
In the event of the forklift overturning, do not try to leave
the cabin during the incident. YOUR BEST PROTECTION
IS TO STAY FASTENED IN THE CABIN.
The stabilizers must be fully lowered when
Load Handling Instructions
lifting or placing a load
Fig 1
Fig 2