Opera ons/Procedures/Forks/CAR BODY SAS FORKS Manual v2.pub 2/13/13 2/16/2013 2:50 PM
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OPERATION GUIDELINES cont. (Page 10)
SAS™ 6” & 7’ FORKS
S.A.S. of Luxemburg,Ltd. 133 Center Drive Hwy 54, PO Box 260, Luxemburg, WI 54217 USA
Phone: 920-845-2198
1-877-SAS-FORK
Fax: 920-845-2309
Web: www.sasforks.com
3) SPOTTERS MUST STAY CLEAR
Using a spotter is often helpful when positioning the forks
under the car.
Do not allow anyone to enter a
potential pinch point or area
where car may fall toward, or any blind spot of the loader
Operator. Always stand clear and a safe distance from
the forks, loader and load. Example of area to stay clear
Of is illustrated in cross hatched diagram to right.
Failure to observe this may result in serious injury or death.
4) MAXIMUM LIFT HEIGHTS
Some machines (loaders / fork lifts / fork trucks / etc.) have height lifting limitations. The identification
plate on the SAS FORKS specifies the maximum height a load may be lifted safely with SAS FORKS.
(Typical maximum lift height is 8’) Load Height limitations can usually be found:
·On the SAS FORKS™ identification plate
·In your machine manufacturer’s operator manual
5) ROCKER PANEL BUMPERS
Your SAS CAR BODY FORKS may optionally be fitted with SAS Rocker Panel Bumpers.
The purpose is to prevent side door damage. Best practice is to slide forks under car, stopping short of
impacting the car’s rocker panel to the rubber pad. Slowly lift and tilt forks back about 5 degrees. As
you transport the car, the car may freely slide to the rubber pad. The goal is to provide a resting place
for the car, and avoid contact with the doors. Contact SAS for replacement
Rocker Panel Bumper pads
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6) WINTERTIME OPERATION
If the vehicles are frozen to the ground–approach the vehicle straight on, allowing your SAS FORKS™
to slide under vehicle. With the forks positioned as previously described in (
Entry under a vehicle)
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Allowing the wedge shape design to “pop” the vehicle out of the ground. This will allow the forward
motion of the loader to loosen a frozen vehicle from the ground. Do not articulate or attempt to lift the
unit until the vehicle is loose from ground. Articulating or lifting prior to freeing the vehicle out could
bend your fork blades.
7) BLOW HORN TO WARN OTHERS
Sound horn when approaching blind areas, like around corners of buildings or
garage. This is necessary to alert other people who may not be able to see you,
that you are approaching. Failure to sound horn at blind intersections can result
in serious injury or death. Always slow down and sound horn at blind corner intersections.
