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AP0902
Operation
3.5.12
Working with pallet forks
Safety instructions
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Observe the instructions in Section 3.5.3 „Safe load indicator” on page 3-43. The driver
must be aware of the signals given by the safe load indicator
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Follow the special instructions in the attachment's operator’s manual!
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Do not lower the extended telescopic unit from a high fork arm position – always retract
the telescopic unit first
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Move as close as possible to the material to be loaded
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Move to the material to be loaded with the wheels aligned straight ahead!
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If possible, load the material with the telescopic unit retracted, as loading with the
extended unit may affect the stability of the machine!
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Always work on firm and level ground with sufficient bearing capacity (for a fully loaded
machine)!
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Never lift the load with only one fork arm!
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Keep a minimum distance of 6 m between telescopic unit/load and tower lines!
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Before commencing work, make sure that the fork arms on the fork frame are safely
locked!
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Do not operate telescopic unit or attachments when driving at high speed!
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Do not leave the machine with the load lifted and the telescopic unit extended!
Approaching the material
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Proceed as follows:
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Stop the machine immediately in front of the material
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Apply parking brake 16/25
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Set drive switch to neutral – see Driving direction selector switch on page 3-8
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Align the fork arms parallel with the ground
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Check the distance of the fork arms to the center line (dashed line in figure 123)
The fork arms must be:
• At the same distance to the center line
• As far apart as possible
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Fig. 122: Position of machine and tines towards the material
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Fig. 123: Check fork spacing
Summary of Contents for 418T Wheel
Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Form No 418T Wheel Loader 909879...
Page 10: ...Section 1 Introduction 1...
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Page 22: ...Section 2 Safety instructions 2...
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Page 36: ...Section 3 Operation...
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Page 40: ...AP0902 3 3 Overview see overleaf Overview see overleaf...
Page 106: ...Section 4 Troubleshooting...
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Page 111: ...4 4 AP0902 Troubleshooting Notes...
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