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CLAMP-ON BUCKET FORKS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Models BF-1000, BF-2000, BF-3000

BF-4000, & BF-6000

Summary of Contents for BF-1000

Page 1: ...CLAMP ON BUCKET FORKS OPERATOR S MANUAL Models BF 1000 BF 2000 BF 3000 BF 4000 BF 6000 ...

Page 2: ...de transportation charges prepaid This warranty shall not be interpreted to render us liable for injury or damages of any kind or nature direct consequential or contingent to person or property This warranty does not extend to loss of crops loss because of delay in harvesting or any other expenses for any other reasons RANKIN NORTHSTAR in no way warranties engines tires or other trade accessories ...

Page 3: ...aulic Safety 9 2 10 Storage Safety 9 2 11 Sign Off Form 10 3 Safety Sign Locations 11 4 Operation 12 4 1 To the New Operator or Owner 12 4 2 Machine Components 13 4 3 Machine Break In 13 4 4 Pre Operation Checklist 13 4 5 Field Operation 14 4 6 Transporting 17 4 7 Storage 17 5 Trouble Shooting 18 6 Assembly 19 7 Specifications 20 7 1 Mechanical 20 7 2 Bolt Torque 20 8 Index 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS SE...

Page 4: ...orks when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference Model Number _______________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________ ...

Page 5: ... Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the Clamp On Bucket Forks Models BF 1000 BF 2000 BF 3000 BF 4000 BF 6000 Differences are explained where appropriate Use the Table of Contents and Index as a guide to locate required information Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Ran...

Page 6: ...to alert against unsafe practices ous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typi cally for machine components which fo...

Page 7: ...step by step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the Forks Remember YOU are the key to safety Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you Make these practices a working part of your safety program Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and m...

Page 8: ...allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 6 This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar w...

Page 9: ...quickly in an emer gency Read this manual and the one pro vided with your tractor 6 Train all new personnel and review instruc tions frequently with existing workers Be certain only a properly trained and physically able person will operate the machinery A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not quali fied to operate the machine An untrained operator exp...

Page 10: ...r is cumu lative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery 4 Operate the machine only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS Always wear your seat belt Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor 5 Clear working area of stones branch...

Page 11: ...ate controls from the ground Operate only from the operators seat to prevent unexpected loader and fork move ment that can lead to crushing between frame members 12 Use extra care when handling large round loads or other shiftable objects unless loader and forks are equipped with an attachment designed to secure objects A grapple fork anchor devise is recommended 13 Large round loads or loose obje...

Page 12: ...ith increased risk of the unit upset 11 Never allow riders on either tractor or ma chine 2 8 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble 2 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand 9 Periodically tighten all bolts nuts and ...

Page 13: ...es clamps or cements The hydraulic system operates under extremely high pressure Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition 5 Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure hydraulic leak Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak 6 If injured by a concentrated high pressure stream of hydra...

Page 14: ...n presented in this manual Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your ...

Page 15: ...engine set park brake remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting and repairing Do not carry people in bucket or on frame Add weight to rear of frame to balance bucket load Stay away from overhead power lines Electrocution can occur without direct contact Widen wheels or tires to prevent tipping Use only with a unit with ROPS and a seat belt Secure load in ...

Page 16: ...d palleted materials Do not use forks to handle large loads such as bales posts etc and avoid carrying loose or shiftable loads Be familiar with the machine before starting It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before they start working with the machine Follow all safety instructions ex actly Safety is everyone s business By followin...

Page 17: ...ng procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining the good mechanical condition of the Clamp On Bucket Forks that this checklist is followed Before operating the machine and each time thereaf ter the following areas should be checked off 1 Use only an Agricult...

Page 18: ...ght to rear of frame to balance bucket load 5 Stay away from overhead power lines Electrocution can occur without direct con tact 6 Widen wheels or tires to prevent tipping 7 Use only with a unit with ROPS and a seat belt 8 Secure load in bucket to prevent roll back down loader arms 9 Carry load close to the ground when moving 10 Do not go under raised bucket Keep others away 11 Review safety inst...

Page 19: ...RIVING IN 3 Before going to the work ing area review Section 4 6 Transporting 4 Drive to the working area and stop in a level area 5 Align with the pallet and lower into working position 6 Drive slowly into the pallet while adjusting the fork angle if required 7 Raise the pallet Fig 5 RAISING ...

Page 20: ...of the tractor to improve stability e Keep loader arms low when moving f Do not go under raised forks Keep others away g Stay away from overhead power lines Electrocution can occur without direct contact h Use only with a tractor equipped 16 Fig 6 WORKING Centered Raising with a ROPS and seat belt i Do not drive across slopes Go straight up or down Carry arms low j Do not carry people on forks or ...

Page 21: ... regulations 5 Carry forks low when moving or transportiing 6 Stay away from overhead power lines Elec trocution can occur without direct contact 7 Be sure your machine can clearly be seen by overtaking and oncoming traffic 8 Do not allow riders 9 Always use hazard flashers on the tractor when transporting unless prohibited by law After the season s use the machine should be thoroughly inspected a...

Page 22: ...d many of the problems causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve even after having read through this trouble shooting section please call your local dealer or distributor Before you call please have this Operator s Manual and the serial number from your Clamp On Bucket ready PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Cannot lift pallet Insufficie...

Page 23: ... to guide or direct and handle the heavy and bulky compo nents 3 Use a crane hoist or forklift of sufficient capacity and stability to handle the components Fig 8 FORKS Fig 7 SHIPPING CONFIGURATION 4 Attach to the lifting device remove tie downs lift from the truck and move to the assembly area Drive slow and keep the machine close to the ground 5 Remove tie downs 6 Remove pallet 7 Place bucket on...

Page 24: ...are with the same strength bolt ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 7 2 BOLT TORQUE Torque figures indicated above are valid for non greased or non oiled threads and heads unless other wise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 Torque value for bolts and capscrews are identified by the...

Page 25: ...g 5 Safety Signs 5 Sign Off Form 10 Storage Safety 9 Transport Safety 8 Safety Sign Locations 11 Specifications 20 Bolt Torque 20 Mechanical 20 PAGE A Assembly 19 Introduction 1 I O Operation 12 Field Operation 14 Machine Break In 13 Machine Components 13 Pre Operation Checklist 13 Storage 17 To the New Operator or Owner 12 Transporting 17 T Trouble Shooting 18 ...

Page 26: ...Yakima WA 98907 0168 Phone 509 453 8271 Fax 509 457 2456 www rankinequipment com P O Box 1937 Yakima WA 98907 1937 Phone 509 452 1651 Fax 509 457 6601 www northstarattachments com 3205 Bay Street Union Gap WA 98903 ...

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