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Forklift Operation (HMMH). (Cont) |
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 TM 5-2420-224-10
(4)
Picking Up Load with Forklift.
(a) Position vehicle in front of load, lower forks to ground, and raise forks slightly to avoid rubbing.
(b) Slowly drive vehicle forward and position forks under load. Make sure load is positioned evenly over forks.
(c) Tilt mast back to stabilize load against carriage.
(d) Raise load 3-4 in. (7.6-10.1 cm) from ground.
(5)
Transporting Load with Forklift.
(a) Move vehicle slowly and know location of all other personnel during every minute of operation.
(b) Tilt load as required to clear obstacles and terrain. This should be done with vehicle stopped to avoid
shifting load on forks.
(c) When moving around large obstacles, such as a building, use horn as tactical situation permits to alert other
personnel of your presence.
(6)
Setting Down Load with Forklift.
(a) Position vehicle with load in front of stable surface.
(b) Tilt mast forward to bring forks parallel with ground.
(c) Lower load to ground until forks clear load, and back vehicle to clear load.
(7)
Stacking with Forklift.
(a) When stacking load, raise carriage high enough for forks to clear top of loading surface.
(b) Tilt mast forward to bring forks parallel with loading surface.
(c) Center load and lower mast to clear forks, and back vehicle to clear load.
(8)
Unstacking with Forklift.
(a) Position vehicle in front of load, and raise forks to lift point of load.
(b) Slowly drive vehicle forward and position forks under load. Make sure load is positioned evenly over forks.
(c) Tilt mast back to stabilize load against carriage.
(d) Back vehicle from stack and lower forks 3-4 in. (7.6-10.1 cm) from ground.
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