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Maintenance & Operation SafetyXR620/621/842/1045/1245/1254/1267/1534/2050/30344. Use frame sway control to level forklift.5. Align the forks at the level the load is to be placed.6. Extend boom slowly until load is just above area where it is to be placed.7. Lower boom until pallet rests in position and forks are free to retract.8. Retract forks slowly from under load.2-20 LOAD SHIFTIf load shifts, take action immediately:1. Stop forklift immediately.2. Lower and adjust load to center its weight.3. If load shift is too great for adjustment, rearrange load before attempting to move forklift.2-21 PROPER USE OF FORKSAdherence to the following guidelines will help ensure safe and reliable forklift operation:• Inspect forks regularly and record the results. A fork inspection log suitable for copying is includedin Appendix, Maintenance Forms and Safety Tags.• Ensure capacity of forks meet or exceed forklift rating and load weight.• Obtain written approval from the fork manufacturer prior to making any fork modifications.• Determine the fork wear cycle and replacement schedule for your operation. Use of larger forks indemanding applications will extend fork life.2-22 PROHIBITED PRACTICESThe following forklift practices are prohibited:• DO NOT overload forks beyond the rated capacity.• DO NOT change fork from one lift truck to another without knowing capacities of each.• DO NOT use fork in an application for which it is not designed.• DO NOT add a fork extension longer than 150% of the supporting fork’s length.• DO NOT repair or modify forks in the field, especially by welding. Improper welding destroys heattreatment properties and makes the forks brittle.• DO NOT carry full or partial loads on one fork.• DO NOT apply sideways pressure to forks, commonly called side loading. Forks are designed forvertical loading only.Service Manual Rev 01 – 05/10 2-17P/N 24933-000