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An operator is attempting to travel with a load that exceeds the telehandler's rated capacity for the current boom extension and height. The load chart clearly indicates this condition as unsafe. What is the correct operator response?
Exceeding the rated capacity is always unsafe and forbidden. The only correct response is to modify the operation by reducing boom extension or height to bring
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Question: An operator is attempting to travel with a load that exceeds the telehandler's rated capacity for the current boom extension and height. The load chart clearly indicates this condition as unsafe. What is the correct operator response?
Answer options: ✅ Reduce the boom extension or height until the load falls within the rated capacity.
- Proceed slowly, as long as the machine feels stable and level.
- Ask for a second telehandler to assist with the lift.
- Temporarily increase the counterweight on the telehandler to compensate.
Correct answer: Reduce the boom extension or height until the load falls within the rated capacity.
Explanation: Exceeding the rated capacity is always unsafe and forbidden. The only correct response is to modify the operation by reducing boom extension or height to bring the load within the machine's rated capacity as indicated on the load chart (CSA B354.7 and manufacturer's guidelines).
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