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The forks should be as close to the ground as possible.
The forks should be as close to the ground as possible.
The forks should be about 1 foot clear of the roadway when travelling.
You should reverse down a steep incline (slope) when driving a forklift that has a load on the forks.
as wide apart as the freight will safely allow.
as wide apart as the freight will safely allow.
You always keep the forks (and the load) as low to the ground as possible. This holds true for forklifts, front end loaders, etc.
what should be used to assist the forklift operator with dropping off and picking up material
Forks slightly tilted back, one foot above ground, be able to see ahead over the load
When picking up a load, the forks should be A. Tilted back. B. Completely level. C. Tilted as far forward as possible. D. It does not matter.
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.
Platform right down about 6 inches off ground to enable sight over the load.