Telehandler (A+ Guaranteed)

What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and regulations correct answers Case dismissal, imprisonment, fine State four checks that should be made to the forks correct answers Lugs are secure, straight, have not exceeded wear limit, forks are crack free, end stops are in place, latch pins are complete and functional How can high wind speeds affect tele-handler operations correct answers They can create instability at high reaches and possibly shut down lifting operations What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame correct answers To provide some protection to the driver in the event of an overturn of the machine If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transporter or trailer on behalf of a driver what checks must be carried out before they leave the cab correct answers The machine and components for example boom and forks are in the agreed position, all hydraulic-operated components grounded and all pressure removed, cab door and windows shut If the tele-handler is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent pavement and verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. A) what type of licence and which classes should the operator hold and B) what is the minimum age allowed correct answers A) UK or approved driving licence, car bearing class B, and B) 18 years of age for machines between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes MAM and 21 years of age over 7.5 tonnes MAM Name four factors to consider and know before picking up a load correct answers Load size, weight, condition/stability, load centre, travel route condition Before picking up a load why should the forks be equally spaced or distanced on the carriage correct answers To fully support the load When parking the machine at the end of the shift name three places where the machine should not be parked correct answers Site roads, soft ground, steep ground, wet ground, pedestrian routes, access egrees routes from buildings Give four reasons that may cause the tele-handler to tip over sideways correct answers soft ground, soft tyres, uneven ground, uneven load, travelling along slopes, picking up loads at height whilst on uneven ground, driving with loads at height, travelling too fast on corners State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams correct answers To prevent the boom lowering unintentionally, e.g when the engine stops or a pipe bursts. Explain all visual checks that must be carried out of all types of quick-hitch attaching systems before use. correct answers No visible damage to the coupler, attachment, hoses and other