Lull 1044C-54 Series II Operation Manual - Manual (Page 36)

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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
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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 vehicle.
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Avoid crossing ditches, curbs or exposed railroad
tracks. If crossing cannot be avoided, keep the
load as low as possible, travel very slowly, and
proceed with caution.
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Avoid panic braking. Apply brakes smoothly for a
controlled stop to prevent toppling the load.
SAFELY PLACING THE LOAD
Elevated or Overhead Placement
Important: When stacking or placing a load to a
high landing use extreme caution! There
may be other workers in the immediate
area you cannot see. Make sure that all
bystanders are away from the area
where the load could tip or fall.
1. Be sure the landing point can safely support the
weight of the load. The chosen landing location
should be level, both front-to-back and
side-to-side.
You should know or be able to estimate the
weight and load center of the load that you will be
lifting. If you are unsure of the weight and load
center of the load, check with your supervisor or
with the supplier of the material. ALWAYS check
the load chart mounted in the vehicle before
lifting a load. Lift only within the capacity of the
vehicle as shown by the load chart.
2. Drive as close as possible to the landing location.
Approach very slowly with the load as low as
possible.
3. Tilt carriage rearward to cradle the load.
4. Level the vehicle using frame tilt BEFORE the
load is raised. (See “Frame Tilt Control” on page
24) DO NOT raise the load for placement if the
forks are tilted to one side. If the vehicle cannot
be positioned so the load is level before lifting,
reposition the vehicle. The likelihood for vehicle
tipover is greatly increased if the load is not level
before lifting.
5. Slowly and carefully raise the load. If there is any
indication of instability during the lift (i.e.
movement, leaning, swaying), stop immediately,
lower the load, move the vehicle to a more
stable, level position. As lift height increases,
your depth perception decreases. Placing the
load safely at a high elevation may require a
signalman to guide you.
WARNING
When traveling over inclines, slopes or
ramps…
ΠTilt the attachment back and raised only
enough to clear the ground.
ΠAvoid turning. If it cannot be avoided, turn
slowly and with extreme caution.
ΠTravel straight up and down the grades.
ΠWhen loaded and traveling up or down
grades, travel with the load uphill.
ΠWhen unloaded, travel only with the forks
or attachment downhill.
ΠProceed slowly and with extreme caution.
ΠDo not travel across excessively steep
slopes or unstable surfaces.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
ALWAYS LEVEL MACHINE
BEFORE RAISING BOOM.
NEVER TILT FRAME WITH
THE BOOM RAISED.
MACHINE MAY TIP AND
CAUSE DEATH OR
SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY!