Drive to the pallet. This applies to either a pallet on a lower or upper shelf.
- Stop with the fork 3 inches from the load.
- Level the mast. The mast must be at right angles to the load.
- Raise the forks to 1 inch below the slot on the pallet
- Drive forward into the pallet.
- Lift forks 4 inches
- Tilt back load until secured for travel. If load will obscure vision drive the lift in reverse taking care while turning as the extra swing may cause load instability.
- Look back. Honk. Drive back so that load clears the pallets below.
- Lower the load to 3 inches above ground. Do not drag forks on the ground.
- Materials and equipment are to be loaded on the forklift in a manner that prevents any movement of the load that could create a hazard to workers or others.
- All loads that could be subject to shifting during transport are to be restrained if shifting would result in the forklift becoming unstable.