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1.

Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining or adjusting the
Quick-Attach Bucket Forks.

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2.1     GENERAL SAFETY

2.

Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.

3.

Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.

4.

Wear appropriate
protective gear.  This
list includes but is not
limited to:

-

A hard hat

-

Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles

-

Protective goggles, glasses or face shield

-

Heavy gloves

-

Protective clothing

5.

Install and secure all guards before starting.

8.

Lower bucket/forks to the ground, set park
brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjust-
ing and repairing.

9.

Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting.

10. Review safety related items annually with all

personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Quick-Attach Bucket Forks.

6.

Do not allow riders.

7.

Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.

SAFETY

YOU

 are responsible for the 

SAFE

operation and

maintenance of your Quick-Attach Bucket Forks.

YOU

 must ensure that you and anyone else who

is going to operate, maintain or work around the
Forks be familiar with the operating and mainte-
nance procedures and related 

SAFETY

 informa-

tion contained in this manual. This manual will
take you 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
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do
not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.

Fork owners must give operating instructions

to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the machine, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.

The most important safety feature on this

equipment is a 

SAFE

operator. It is the

operator’s responsibility to read and under-
stand

ALL

Safety and Operating instructions

in the manual and to follow these. Most
accidents can be avoided.

A person who has not read and understood all

operating and safety instructions is not quali-
fied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.

Do not modify the equipment in any way.

Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.

Summary of Contents for Northstar 11000UNIV

Page 1: ...QUICK ATTACH BUCKET FORKS OPERATOR S MANUAL Models 1200UNIV 2500UNIV 4000UNIV 6000LB 6000LBE 6000UNIV 8000UNIV 11000UNIV 16500UNIV AND 22000UNIV...

Page 2: ...e 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 wa...

Page 3: ...afety 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 Ch...

Page 4: ...erial number of your Quick Attach Bucket Forks when ordering parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the number in the space pro...

Page 5: ...ooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This manual covers the Quick Attach Bucket Forks Models 1200UNIV 2500UNIV 4000UNIV 6000LB 6000UNIV 8000UNIV 11000UNIV 16500UNIV and 22000UNIV...

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...

Page 7: ...nance procedures and related SAFETY informa tion contained in this manual This manual will take you step by step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should be adh...

Page 8: ...llow 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...

Page 9: ...uickly 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...

Page 10: ...ar 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 Se...

Page 11: ...oader and fork move ment that can lead to crushing between frame members 11 Use extra care when handling large round loads or other shiftable objects unless loader and forks are equipped with an attac...

Page 12: ...unit upset 10 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 practice...

Page 13: ...s 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 s...

Page 14: ...on 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 thes...

Page 15: ...ey and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing adjusting or repairing Do not leave machine unless the forks are lowered to the ground Do not overload forks or machine Know what they can han...

Page 16: ...ck attach and quick detach set of forks to increase the productivity of your bucket mounted equipment and material handling needs It is the responsibility of the owner or opera tor to read this manual...

Page 17: ...lined in this section A pre operation checklist is provided for the operator It is important for both the personal safety and maintain ing the good mechanical condition of the Quick Attach Bucket Fork...

Page 18: ...re transporting 10 Use hazard flashers on tractor when trans porting 11 Do not put hands or feet under machine while tractor engine is running 12 Review safety instructions with all operators annually...

Page 19: ...lar on the end of the rod is positioned outside the outer bracket e Raise the bucket a little and roll the bucket back IMPORTANT Be sure the bracket latches are locking the rod in the bracket 3 Before...

Page 20: ...16 6 Drive slowly into the load while adjusting the fork angle if required Fig 5 DRIVING IN Fig 6 RAISING 7 Raise the load...

Page 21: ...ork to be done Plan the machine movement before starting Be familiar with where the load will be picked up raised moved and placed Stay away from slopes rough terrain holes ruts ditches curbs exposed...

Page 22: ...pipes unless they are tied together and spotters can help direct your while moving Always place the tines in their widest position appropriate to the load for improved stability Do not lift the load...

Page 23: ...p the forks low moving to maximize machine stability k Do not walk under the raised forks or load Keep others away l Do not make sudden starts stops or turns Sudden motion can dislodge a load or cause...

Page 24: ...d not stick more than 8 below the bucket cutting edge Fig 8 TINE POSITION NOTE The top of loader buckets vary greatly from manufacturer to manu facturer thus it may be necessary to trim or notch the b...

Page 25: ...he welding of the brackets to the bucket The weld should cover the full length and both sides of the bracket The size of the fillet weld should be 3 8 thick brackets 1 4 fillet weld 1 2 and 3 4 thick...

Page 26: ...ply with all local 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 b...

Page 27: ...lems 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 loc...

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Page 29: ...arious bolts and capscrews Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted Check tightness of bolts periodically using bolt torque chart as a guide Replace hardware with the...

Page 30: ...ty Signs 5 Sign Off Form 10 Storage Safety 9 Transport Safety 8 Safety Sign Locations 11 Specifications 24 Bolt Torque 25 Mechanical 24 PAGE Introduction 1 I O Operation 12 Field Operation 14 Machine...

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