Travel hazard, Travel hazard -6 – JLG 4017 Operator Manual User Manual

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Section 1 - General Safety Practices

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Travel Hazard

• Steering characteristics differ between 4-Wheel Steer & Pivot Steer telehandlers

as shown above. Identify the telehandler you are operating & others on the
jobsite.

• Ensure that adequate clearance is provided between both rear tail swing and

front fork swing.

• Unlike a conventional 4-wheel steer telehandler the rear wheels of a pivot steer

telehandler turn a wider circle than the front wheels.

• Look out for and avoid other personnel, machinery and vehicles in the

area. Use a spotter if you DO NOT have a clear view.

• Before moving be sure of a clear path and sound horn.

• When driving, retract boom and keep boom/attachment as low as possible

while maintaining visibility of mirrors and maximum visibility of path of
travel.

• Always look in the direction of travel.

• Always check boom clearances carefully before driving underneath

overhead obstructions. Position attachment/load to clear obstacles.

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4-Wheel Steer

Pivot Steer

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