BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b340.fm 3-99
Operation 3
3.54 Working with the pallet forks
General safety instructions regarding the pallet forks
Picking up loads
• Secure the 3rd control circuit against unintentional operation
– see chapter 3 “Operating and securing the 3rd control circuit (standard)” on
page 3-65
– see chapter 3 “Electrical operation and locking of 3rd control circuit (option)” on
page 3-67
• Stay clear of suspended loads A!
• Do not transport persons in the attachment
• The pallet forks may not be used for applications with lifting gear!
• Follow the safety instructions in the Operator’s Manual of the attachment!
• Before starting work, ensure that the fork arms on the fork frame are safely locked!
Secure with locking lever against sliding sideways!
• Never use bent, cracked or otherwise damaged fork arms/pallet forks!
• Do not overload the attachment or the machine, observe the load diagram
–seeLoad diagram for pallet forks on page 3-104!
• Observe the stability of the vehicle!
• Never exceed the maximum load!
• Approach the material as closely as possible!
• Always approach the material with the machine wheels in straight-ahead position!
• Always load on firm and level ground with sufficient load-bearing capacity only!
• Never raise a load with only one fork arm!
• Move the fork arms all the way through under the pallets, as far as they will go,
so that the load is picked up the nearest possible to the fork frame!
• Move under the load with the straight fork arms as far apart as possible and at an
equal distance from the left and right side of the load B!
Never leave the machine with the load raised!
Fig. 139 : Safety instructions for pallet forks operation
(overview)
A
B
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