The wider the forks are, the more stable the load is. Imagine balancing a dinner plate on a single ruler, very unstable. Now use two rulers 8 inches apart. The dinner plate is now more stable and less likely to fall and smash on the floor.
as wide apart as the freight will safely allow.
as wide apart as the freight will safely allow.
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 as close to the ground as possible.
as wide as possible to prevent the load slipping sideways
You always keep the forks (and the load) as low to the ground as possible. This holds true for forklifts, front end loaders, etc.
In the widest position possible, centered, under the pallet, all the way in.
When carrying a load up a ramp, your forks should be pointed uphill to prevent the load from sliding off. When carrying a load down a ramp, your forks should be pointed downhill to also prevent the load from sliding off.
In the widest position possible, centered, under the pallet, all the way in.
In the widest position possible, centered, under the pallet, all the way in.
When placing a load on a stack, approach slowly and line up the forks with the load. Lower the forks to the correct height, then drive forward until the load is against the stack. When picking up a load, ensure the forks are positioned evenly under the load, lift it slowly and steadily, then back up carefully to clear the area.