Lull 644B Operation Manual - Manual (Page 27)

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
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LIFT THE LOAD SAFELY
Important: ALWAYS check the load chart mounted
in the machine before lifting a load. Lift
only within the capacity of the machine
as shown by the load chart.
1. If possible, plan to load, unload and turn on flat
level ground. If not level, use frame tilt (See
“Frame Tilt Control” on page 18) to level
machine. Level indicator MUST be centered. Be
sure there is enough clearance overhead and all
around for lifting and traveling. Watch the front
and rear clearances when turning.
2. If loads are to be handled several times, place
stacking blocks under loads.
3. For sideshift equipped forklifts, center the forks
and carriage before lifting.
4. Inspect load to be lifted. Approach the load
slowly and squarely with fork tips straight and
level. Adjust pallet forks as necessary.
5. Engage the load by moving the transfer carriage
slowly forward until the load touches the fork
carriage backrest.
6. Tilt the forks back to position the load for travel,
then lift the load only enough to clear obstacles.
7. Fully retract the transfer carriage.
TRANSPORT THE LOAD SAFELY
When transporting the load…
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Keep the forks tilted back with boom retracted and
the load close to the ground.
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Keep the load as low as possible. Never carry the
load above eye level.
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Where the load will obstruct the operator's vision,
it is recommended that the forklift be operated in
REVERSE, looking backwards in the direction of
travel. Travel at a slower speed and get someone
to direct you.
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Avoid excessively steep slopes or unstable
surfaces. If you must drive on a slope, level the
machine, keep the load low and proceed with
extreme caution. DO NOT, under any
circumstances, drive across excessively steep
slopes.
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The machine can be levelled side -to-side a total
of 12.5° in each direction (22% grade). Any slope
or grade that exceeds this is considered
excessively steep.
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If a slope is too steep to allow the frame to be
leveled, do not raise the boom. The frame must
always be level before raising the boom.
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Reduce speed and sound horn at blind
intersections, exits and when approaching
pedestrians.
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Slow down for turns, ramps, dips, uneven or
slippery surfaces and in congested areas.
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Avoid driving over loose objects and holes in
roadway surfaces to prevent losing the load or
tipping the machine.
WARNING
When traveling over inclines, slopes or
ramps…
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Tilt the attachment back and raised only
enough to clear the ground.
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Avoid turning. If it cannot be avoided, turn
slowly and with extreme caution.
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Travel straight up and down the grades.
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When loaded and traveling up or down
grades, travel with the load uphill.
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When unloaded, travel only with the forks
or attachment downhill.
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Proceed slowly and with extreme caution.
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Do not travel across excessively steep
slopes or unstable surfaces.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious personal injury or death.