Terex Genie GTH-1056 Operator's Manual

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Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing Operator's ManualAttachmentsPart No. 214834 GTH-1056 57Lifting a Suspended LoadVerify that landing point is level and can safelysupport the load.Properly secure the attachment to the telehandlerLevel the frame on the telehandler.Rig the load as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR1926.1401, 1926.1404, and 1926.1425, keepingthe heaviest part of the load as close to theattachment as practical.Tether the load to restrict movement.Ask a signal person to assist with lifting the load ifvisibility will be obstructed at the point of operation.Make sure that the signal person remains inconstant communication and is in visual contact atall times.With the boom retracted as far as practical, slowlyand gradually raise the boom and load, makingsure to keep the load and boom as low to theground as practical.Be sure that all boom and attachment movementsare performed as slow as practical to avoidswinging of the load.TravelingBe sure that the path of travel is level and capableof supporting the telehandler with its load.Keep the boom, and load, as low as practical whilemaintaining visibility in the direction of travel.Ask a signal person to assist with your travel ifvisibility will be obstructed in the direction of travel.Crush or Collision Hazard. Make sure that thesignal person remains in constant communicationand be in visual contact at all times.Only make adjustments to the load after bringingthe telehandler to a complete stop.Start, stop, travel and turn slowly to prevent theload from becoming unstable or swinging.Do not travel faster than walking speed (<2 mph /3.2 km/h).