Lifting An Elevated Load - BRIGHT Coop BC3 6560 Manual Del Operador

Lifting a load from ground level (cont.)
3. Check traffic, drive or back away slowly; watch your di-
rection of travel and the stability of the load. Travel with
caution at all times. Fig 3.
Placing the load on ground level
1. Approach the receiving area slowly; stop the forklift to raise or lower or side shift the load as needed. When the
forklift is properly aligned lower the stabilizers. Fully extend the mast forward. Lower the forks and tilt the mast
forward to place the load.
2. Raise the stabilizers and prepare to back away. Before backing, insure the forks have properly disengaged the
load, and that the load is stable. Check traffic and back away cautiously, assuring the forks remain clear of the
load upon exit. When the forks have cleared the load; stop the forklift, raise/lower the forks and side shift the
mast to center. Check traffic; proceed with caution at all times.

Lifting an elevated load

An elevated load requires special handling, be extra cautious. Before unloading a truck or trailer, make sure its wheels
have been chocked to prevent movement during operations.
1. Approach the loading area slowly with forks low-
ered, aligning the forklift with the load. Stop the
forklift; with the mast fully extended raise the
forks to the height of the load. Using the control
levers, align the forks to the correct height and
angle. Fig 4.
Bright Forklift
BC3–6560
Never lift a load from a scaffold or deposit a load on
one. Never side shift an elevated load. Never travel with
Load Handling Instructions
an elevated load
Fig 3
Fig 4
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