Manitou MUSTANG 1050RT, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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Working with Pallet Forks
Read the “Safety” section in this
manual, starting on “Safety” on page
15, before working with pallet forks.
Serious injury or death can occur if
the safety information is not followed.
Pay special attention to the “During
Operation”information, starting on
“During Operation” on page 18.
Follow all instructions provided with
the pallet forks.
Use only approved pallet forks. Use
special caution and maintain tilt control
at all times when using pallet forks.
Always approach the load from a
straight-ahead position.
Position the fork arms as far apart as
possible, as allowed by the load.
Load both fork arms evenly, positioned
under the pallet as far as they will go.
Lift, transport and unload loads only
on firm and level ground with sufficient
load-bearing capacity.
Always transport the load close to the
ground as is safely possible. Observe
minimum ground clearance.
Use pallet forks for material handling
and/or material transport only.
Never lift a load using only one fork
arm.
Make sure the fork arms are safely
locked onto the fork frame before use.
Do not lift unstable material, or material
that is not properly secured on the fork
arms.
Never leave a machine with the forks
raised or a load unattended. Make sure
all persons stay clear of suspended
loads.
DO NOT exceed pallet fork load center
and/or lifting capacity. Refer to the
pallet fork payload /capacities table on
page 83.
Do not use high travel speed range
when using pallet forks.
DO NOT use standard fork arms as
reverse (inverted) forks.
Never allow a load to get closer than 6
m (20 ft.) to overhead electrical lines.
DO NOT push, pull or shove the fork
arms, or move them in at a slanting
angle; the resulting lateral forces can
damage the fork arms.
DO NOT pull loads off the fork arms, or
allow loads to fall onto the forks arms.
DO NOT tilt the pallet forks to raise
loads.
DO NOT lift or transport molten mate-
rial with pallet forks.
Repair work on fork arms must be per-
formed only by authorized personnel.
Always keep pallet fork arms clean.
Secure loads as directed in the pallet
fork Operator’s Manual to prevent the
loads from falling.
Never modify pallet fork arms.
Do not lift or transport persons on the
pallet forks.
Do not drive on public roads with pallet
forks installed on the machine.
Do not stack loads which are not
properly packaged or have damaged
pallets/stacking containers. Do not
stack loads on top of loads, which may
have shifted.
Always tilt pallet forks back slightly
during transport to help retain the load.