3-96 BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b340.fm
3 Operation
3.53 Fitting pallet forks
Fields of application for pallet forks
The pallet forks are mainly used for picking up, transporting and loading palletized material,
pallets and other stacked material!
Transporting loads on pallet forks on public roads is prohibited!
In addition, bear in mind the mandatory regulations relevant to accident prevention!
Caution! Before leaving the machine, lower the pallet forks to the ground, stop the diesel
engine, switch off ignition and remove the key
The pallet forks are not certified for applications with lifting gear!
Do not hitch any hooks, eyelets, etc. either onto the pallet forks or fork arms as
lifting gear!
Picking up pallet forks with the quickhitch
In order to avoid risk of accidents and damage on the quickhitch, check
mounting bore L of the attachment regularly for damage
–seeChecking the mounting bore of the attachment on page 3-73!
The pallet forks are picked up and installed on the quickhitch in the same way as the bucket
–seeFitting a standard bucket onto the quickhitch on page 3-74.
In order to avoid injury or risk of accidents, ensure that the attachment is safely
locked onto the quickhitch by means of the lock ram before starting work!
☞You must be able to see the lock pins on either side of the mounting holes
on the attachment!
☞Secure the 3rd control circuit after installing
–seeOperating and securing the 3rd control circuit (standard) on
page 3-65 or
–seeElectrical operation and locking of 3rd control circuit (option) on
page 3-67
Fig. 136 : Checking the lock pins