03 - Attachments, Couplings and Load Handling
33 - Fork
00 - General
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Health and Safety
DANGER Using the forks alone as a working
platform is hazardous; you can fall off and be
killed or injured. Never use the forks as a working
platform.
WARNING Loads can fall off incorrectly spaced
forks. Always space the forks correctly for the
load. Make sure the forks are completely under
the load before lifting.
WARNING If the fork/locking pin is not fully
engaged, the fork could become unintentionally
disengeged.
WARNING Do not try to correct the alignment
of the fork tips by bending the forks or adding
shims. Never repair damaged forks by heating or
welding. Forks are made of special steel using
special procedures. Always replace the damaged
forks.
WARNING Overloaded scaffolding can collapse.
Never load scaffolding beyond the regulation
capacity.
WARNING The forks project in front of the
machine. Make sure there is enough clearance
for the forks when making turns.
CAUTION A load lifted on one fork can slip off.
Never lift a load with one fork.
CAUTION Never unload the forks by stopping the
machine suddenly. Follow the procedures in the
Operator Manual for unloading.
CAUTION The forks are heavy. Make sure
suitable lifting equipment is used to support and
transport them.
CAUTION Do not exceed the total rated load
capacity of the forks being used. Forks can break
resulting in a loss of load and possible injury.
CAUTION Loads stacked on uneven ground can
topple. Never stack loads on uneven ground.
Adjust
WARNING Loads can fall off incorrectly spaced
forks. Always space the forks correctly for the
load. Make sure the forks are completely under
the load before lifting.
CAUTION To prevent unintentional detachment
of forks during travel or transportation, the forks
must not overlap the lower removal notch or be
secured in the central two positions on top of the
carriage.
CAUTION The forks are heavy. Make sure
suitable lifting equipment is used to support and
transport them.
WARNING If the fork/locking pin is not fully
engaged, the fork could become unintentionally
disengeged.
Repositioning the Forks
Industrial Carriage Fork Adjustment
1. Park the machine on solid level ground. Apply the
park brake (if fitted).
2. Lower the forks as required to enable the use of
suitable lifting equipment to move the forks.
3. Stop the engine. Remove the ignition key.
4. Release the locking pins and slide the forks to the
desired position using suitable lifting equipment.
Your machine will have either 'twist and pull'
or 'pull' type fork locking pins. Forks must not
overlap the lower removal notch or be secured in
the central two positions on top of the carriage,
see shaded 'no fork' zone.
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