3-88 BA 35101/02/03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b340.fm
Operation
Brief instructions for fork arms
The following brief instructions are based on the “Guidelines for testing and repairing fork
arms” (© by VETTER Umformtechnik GmbH):
• Use fork arms only according to their designated use
• Do not exceed the load centre and the load-bearing capacity
• Always keep fork arms clean
• Load both fork arms evenly
• Do not use standard fork arms as reverse forks
• Do not push, pull or shove the fork arms, or move them in at a slanting angle (danger of
damaging them due to lateral forces)
• Do not pull off loads, or allow them to fall onto the fork arms
• Tie down loads, if necessary, to avoid loosing them
• Do not raise with the tilt ram (tilt device)
• Bear in mind the limits of application for the fork lift, and its Operator's Manuals
• Carry out frequent visual checks
• Have regular checks carried out according to the Operator's Manual and the legal
regulations of your country
• Do not modify the fork arms, or attach any additional device
• Only the manufacturer is authorised to carry out repair work on the fork arms
• No transport of persons on the fork arms
• No transport of molten material
• Working on overhead lines is not allowed
• Observe the legal regulations of your country when driving on public roads
• The operator/driver must check at regular intervals:
• Lock: functional check
• Hooks: visual check for cracks and deformations
• Bend: visual check for indents, nicks and cracks
• Bend and blade: do not use any longer if worn over 10 %
• Blade and tip: check for deformations
• In case of damage or if you are unsure:
immediately stop using the fork arms!
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