Komatsu Utility WB97S-5, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PALLET FORKS
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6.4.2 SAFETY DEVICES
Two safety pins (3) are provided to keep the forks in overturned
position when the machine travels on roads and during work:
• FOR TRAVEL ON ROADS
(Only for machines with approval for travel on roads):
make the forks slide towards the centre of the bucket, overturn
them and insert them in the supports (5) as shown in Figure A.
It is also compulsory to install the locks as described in
paragraph "3.1 SAFETY LOCKS".
• DURING WORK:
make the forks slide towards the outside of the bucket, overturn
them and insert them in the supports (5) as shown in Fig. B.
CAUTION
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During work, avoid keeping the forks as represented in
Figure A, since they may make contact with the engine
hood.
6.4.3 USING THE FORKS
WARNING
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Before working with the forks, the operator must evaluate
the increased dimensions of the machine and learn how to
use the fork controls.
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The forks protrude beyond the bucket outline and therefore
it is necessary to be very careful when manoeuvring the
machine, especially in reduced spaces.
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After forking the material, before lifting the load, move the
forks in such a way as to lift their prongs and therefore
prevent the load from slipping.
DANGER
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When the forks are overturned for use or storage, be
careful to the grasping points, since hands and feet may be
injured and even cut off.
If possible, this operation should be carried out by two
persons.
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Use the lifting, oscillation and shifting controls slowly and
smoothly, in order to avoid vibrations that may cause the
load to move.
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Maintain the greatest possible distance between the forks.
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The forks must always rest on the blade and be positioned
between two teeth, in order to prevent them from slipping
laterally.
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B
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5
RWA34560
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4
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3
5
5
A
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