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Tilting loads when lifter is positioned, Above center, On center – Wood’s Powr-Grip MTCL6FS625DC User Manual

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Tilting Loads When Lifter is Positioned

Above Center

WARNING: When lifter is positioned above center, tilt latches must be locked

out before lifting load.

The tilt latches must always be locked out when the lifter is positioned above center (see

Operating the Tilt Latches to follow). Failure to lock out the tilt latches could result in an

unexpected load release or damage to the lifter and load.
If the lifter is positioned above center on the load, the load automatically tilts from the flat

position to the upright position when lifted. To tilt the load from the upright position to the flat
position, use the hoisting equipment to lower the load until its lower edge is adequately

supported. Then move the lifter forward and downward, allowing the load to tilt to the flat
orientation as you continue to lower it.

Tilting Loads When Lifter is Positioned

On Center

If the lifter is positioned on center, disengage the tilt latches (see Operating the Tilt Latches to

follow) and prepare for a slight surge of motion as the load begins to tilt. Lift upward or press
downward on the control handles to tilt the load as desired, and continue to apply pressure as
necessary to maintain the desired load orientation.
If load size permits, maintain control with the handles throughout the tilt. For loads with
overhang, it may be necessary to release the control handles as a load approaches the flat

position. If so, keep the load under control using hand cups or other appropriate means.

Operating the Tilt Latches

To disengage the tilt latches, push the tilt control lever

part of the way

upward. The pad frame

automatically latches in place when the load reaches either the upright or the flat position,
provided that you release the control lever after the tilt motion has been initiated. However,
automatic latching can be defeated by continuing to hold the control lever so that the tilt latches
do not engage. Alternatively, you can lock out the tilt latches, so that they will not engage at any

time during the tilt: To lock out the tilt latches, push the tilt control lever

all the way

upward

until it locks in the disengaged position. Whenever tilt is not required, keep the tilt latches
engaged, to prevent accidental damage to the load and possible injury to the operator.