Telehandler
Give four reasons that may cause the machine to tip forwards - Answer-Exceeding the lifting capacity
Downwards slope
Ground conditions
After placing a load, who is responsible for ensuring the load is safe? - Answer-Telehandler driver
On stabiliser equipped machines, what must be checked before the stabilisers are lowered? - Answer-
The ground is suitable condition to support the machine
If the operator has loaded onto a transporter trailer on behalf of a driver, what checks must be made
before they leave the cab? - Answer-Hydraulic components grounded
Hydraulics released
Isolated
Locked doors
What is meant by the lifting or rated capacity of the Telehandler?
Who determines it? - Answer-The maximum lifting capacity for a given load centre
The manufacturer
, Name three reasons for the raised lugs on tyres...
What can happen if the lugs are severely worn? - Answer-They provide traction / good steering / good
braking
If worn the above are reduced
Name 4 factors to consider before picking up a load. - Answer-Weight / pallet size / route / landing
zone / correct machine
If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianised area, state three things that need to be taken into account. -
Answer-Segregation from machine movement/ noise / dust / fumes
What would be the effect on the Telehandler if a tyre on the front axle is smaller or larger to the other
on the same axel, or one tyre has less pressure than the other? - Answer-Instability / sideways tipping
What are three actions or stages that a Telehandler operated undertakes during peruse inspections? -
Answer-Walk around checks
Record faults
Report faults
An operator has to travel a Telehandler in a public highway, for which the road traffic act applies. List 6
requirements that must be followed. - Answer-Insurance
Tax
Tyre conditions
Number plates
Horn works
Lights work
Give four reasons that may cause the machine to tip forwards - Answer-Exceeding the lifting capacity
Downwards slope
Ground conditions
After placing a load, who is responsible for ensuring the load is safe? - Answer-Telehandler driver
On stabiliser equipped machines, what must be checked before the stabilisers are lowered? - Answer-
The ground is suitable condition to support the machine
If the operator has loaded onto a transporter trailer on behalf of a driver, what checks must be made
before they leave the cab? - Answer-Hydraulic components grounded
Hydraulics released
Isolated
Locked doors
What is meant by the lifting or rated capacity of the Telehandler?
Who determines it? - Answer-The maximum lifting capacity for a given load centre
The manufacturer
, Name three reasons for the raised lugs on tyres...
What can happen if the lugs are severely worn? - Answer-They provide traction / good steering / good
braking
If worn the above are reduced
Name 4 factors to consider before picking up a load. - Answer-Weight / pallet size / route / landing
zone / correct machine
If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianised area, state three things that need to be taken into account. -
Answer-Segregation from machine movement/ noise / dust / fumes
What would be the effect on the Telehandler if a tyre on the front axle is smaller or larger to the other
on the same axel, or one tyre has less pressure than the other? - Answer-Instability / sideways tipping
What are three actions or stages that a Telehandler operated undertakes during peruse inspections? -
Answer-Walk around checks
Record faults
Report faults
An operator has to travel a Telehandler in a public highway, for which the road traffic act applies. List 6
requirements that must be followed. - Answer-Insurance
Tax
Tyre conditions
Number plates
Horn works
Lights work
