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Your forks should be as close to the ground as possible when carrying a load to ensure stability and minimize the risk of tipping. When not carrying a load, your forks should be raised to the height recommended by the manufacturer to prevent damage to the forks and improve visibility.
The forks should be as close to the ground as possible.
The forks should be about 1 foot clear of the roadway when travelling.
The forks should be as close to the ground as possible.
as wide apart as the freight will safely allow.
as wide apart as the freight will safely allow.
close to your body
Yes, always reverse down a slope or ramp, keeping the forks and load pointing up hill. Going down a ramp with the load in front could allow the load to slide downwards off the forks.
You always keep the forks (and the load) as low to the ground as possible. This holds true for forklifts, front end loaders, etc.
I was carrying the load up the hill.
Forks slightly tilted back, one foot above ground, be able to see ahead over the load
They should drive very carefully and slowly and watch where they are going. They should ensure the safety of the load.