1.2 AUTHORISED OPERATORS
Youths under the age of 16 must not operate this
implement. The owner of the Muck Fork must provide
the operator with the operating instructions and make
sure they have read and understood them. Only then
may the Muck Fork be put into operation.
The owner must ensure that only authorised persons
operate/work on this Muck fork. He is responsible for
keeping any third persons or animals out of the working
area of the Muck fork.
THE OPERATOR MUST BE FULLY TRAINED
BEFORE USING THE MUCK FORK.
A SAFE DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 10M MUST BE
OBSERVED BY ANYONE WITHIN THE VICINITY OF
THE MUCK FORK.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ALWAYS ENSURE
THAT POINTED TINES ARE NEVER ALLOWED TO
COME INTO CONTACT WITH EITHER BYSTANDERS
OR LIVESTOCK.
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT
PREVENTION REGULATIONS
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Ensure the Muck Fork is correctly and securely
attached to the operating vehicle using loader bracket
mounting points.
1.4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Before fitting the Muck Fork ensure that the tractor is
suitably sized and is fitted with counterbalance weights.
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Approach the silage/manure pit and lift back the frame
when loaded.
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If feeding to livestock, ensure that the Muck Fork tines
are never allowed to come into contact with the
livestock.
•
If the Muck Fork is used to fill a feeder or other
implement be careful to avoid contact between Muck
Fork tines and metal surfaces or rotating paddles.
•
To eject the load, tilt forward.
