Transnet MSoE CP MSOE - Learner Guide - Operating a reach stacker.d | Page 13

Safety considerations A very important element of this reachstacker is the concept of safety considerations. While it allows handling of containers in the second and third rows, which no other conventional large-size forklifts can do, there is a possibility of overturning forward if the boom is operated improperly. In order to prevent such a disaster, this reachstacker is equipped with a fail-safe function that automatically stops operation before overturning can occur, and thereafter allows only safe operation. The reachstacker also has a function that prevents lifting of a load heavier than the maximum permissible weight.