What action should an operator take if the stacker starts to tip over?

In the event that a stacker begins to tip over, lowering the load immediately is the safest and most effective action an operator can take. By lowering the load, the operator reduces the center of gravity of the stacker, thereby stabilizing it and decreasing the likelihood of a complete tip over. This action helps prevent potential injury to the operator and damage to the equipment or surrounding area.

It’s important to maintain control of the stacker, and lowering the load can help mitigate the risk of accidents. Other actions, such as jumping out of the stacker or holding onto the steering wheel, do not address the primary concern of stabilizing the vehicle and can lead to injury or exacerbate the situation. Leaning away from the direction of the tip does not provide practical benefit in preventing a tip-over and could put the operator at greater risk during the incident. Therefore, promptly lowering the load is the best approach to handle a tipping stacker.