Operation
Printed in U.S.A. 115 50940411/G0219
Do not use bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged
fork arms/pallet forks.
Always inspect pallet forks each time before
using. Refer to the pallet fork manufacturer’s
documentation and/or contact the pallet fork
manufacturer for information regarding safe
pallet fork condition criteria:
• Check the fork arm locks for proper function
and/or damage. Do not use pallet forks with
damaged locks or locks that do not function
properly.
• Visually check the fork arm hooks and/or
bends for cracks and/or deformations. Do
not use fork arms that are cracked and/or
have deformations that make the fork arms
unsafe.
• Do not use fork arms that have bends or
blades that have more than 10 percent of the
original material worn away.
• Check the fork arms blades and tips for
deformations or holes.
Transporting Loads Using Pallet Forks
IMPORTANT: When the self-leveling feature is
on, the tilt angle of the attachment is kept constant
when the lift arm is raised. When the lift arm is low-
ered, self-leveling is not activated. Refer to “Self-
Leveling” on page 98 for more information about the
self-leveling feature.
Loading Pallet Forks
1. Stop the machine immediately in front of the
material
2. Position the fork arms parallel to the ground.
3. Make sure the fork arms are adjusted as far apart
as possible, as allowed by the load, and are both
the same distance away from the center-line of
the load.
4. Adjust the height of the fork arms to fit the
lifting area at the bottom of the pallet.
5. Drive slowly and carefully forward until the fork
frame contacts the material.
6. Make sure the pallet is evenly and safely
positioned on the pallet fork arms.
Lifting Loads Using Pallet Forks
7. Apply the parking brake.
8. Slowly raise the pallet forks. Do not raise the
pallet forks any higher than required. Make sure
to not exceed pallet fork load center and/or
lifting capacity.
9. Lower the load immediately if you are unsure of
the load, the equipment, or in case of any unsafe
circumstances.
10. Tilt the pallet fork frame back slightly, to help
retain the load.
Transporting Load Using Pallet Forks
11. Make sure the area around and behind the
machine is clear of bystanders and obstacles.
12. Slowly and carefully drive in reverse and lower
the pallet forks to transport position
(“Attachment Transport Position” on page 96),
when it is safe to do so.
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