BA 35203_04 * 3.0 * 35203_04_05_Bedienung.fm 5-93
Operation 5
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.
• Keep the fork arms clean at all times.
• 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 (risk 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.
• Perform frequent visual checks.
• Have regular checks performed 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 authorized to perform repair work on the fork
arms.
• No transport of persons on the fork arms.
• Transporting flammable, liquid material is prohibited.
• Observe the legal regulations of your country during machine travel on
public roads.
• The operating company/operator 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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