Operation
50940411/G0219 114 Printed in U.S.A.
Working with Pallet Forks
Safety Instructions When Working with
Pallet Forks
Read the “Safety” section in this manual,
starting on page 19, before working with pallet
forks. Pay special attention to the “During
Operation”information, starting on page 21.
Follow all instructions in the Operator's Manual
provided with the pallet forks.
Use only approved pallet forks. Use special
caution and maintain tilt control at all times
when using pallet forks.
Always follow the information included in the
“Safety” sections. Serious injury or death can
occur if the safety information is not followed.
Always approach the load from a straight-ahead
position. Position the fork arms underneath the
pallet, as far as they will go, so the load is
distributed as closely as possible to the fork
frame. Position the fork arms as far apart as
possible, as allowed by the load. Load both fork
arms evenly.
Lift, transport and unload loads only on firm and
level ground with sufficient load-bearing
capacity.
Always transport the load close to the ground
as is safely possible. Observe minimum ground
clearance.
Use pallet forks for material handling and/or
material transport only.
Never lift a load using only one fork arm.
Make sure the fork arms are safely locked onto
the fork frame before use.
Do not lift unstable material, or material that is
not properly secured on the fork arms.
Never leave a machine with the forks raised or a
load unattended. Make sure all persons stay
clear of suspended loads.
DO NOT exceed pallet fork load center and/or
lifting capacity. See the pallet fork payload /
capacities table on page 38.
Do not use high travel speed range when using
pallet forks.
DO NOT use standard fork arms as reverse
(inverted) forks.
Never allow a load to get closer than 6 m (20 ft.)
to overhead electrical lines.
DO NOT push, pull or shove the fork arms, or
move them in at a slanting angle; the resulting
lateral forces can damage the fork arms.
DO NOT pull loads off the fork arms, or allow
loads to fall onto the forks arms.
DO NOT tilt the pallet forks to raise loads.
DO NOT lift or transport molten material with
pallet forks.
Repair work on fork arms must be performed
only by authorized personnel.
Always keep pallet fork arms clean.
Secure loads as directed in the pallet fork
Operator's Manual to prevent the loads from
falling.
Never modify pallet fork arms.
Do not lift or transport persons on the pallet
forks.
Do not drive on public roads with pallet forks
installed on the machine.
Do not stack loads which are not properly
packaged or have damaged pallets/stacking
containers. Do not stack loads on top of loads,
which may have shifted.
Always tilt pallet forks back slightly during
transport to help retain the load.
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