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14. KEEP PEOPLE CLEAR OF LIFTED LOADS:
SAS FORKS are not intended to lift people. It is never safe to lift any object on the SAS FORKS
and walk under or work under the forks or load.
Never lift a load and let someone walk or work
under the forks. Failure to stay out from under raised load or to prevent others
from going under load can result in serious injury or death. Always make sure
load is securely on the ground before allowing anyone near load or forks. Always lower forks complete-
ly to the ground before performing any inspections, greasing, maintenance or other work.
OPERATION GUIDELINES cont. (Page 11)
SAS™ 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
9) MOVING FORKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE FORKS ARE UNDER A VEHICLE
Moving forks from side to side (
articulate)
when under a vehicle could damage the vehicle.
10. PEOPLE AND PEDESTRIANS:
At all times maintain a safe operating distance from people. A
minimum recommended distance to keep people clear from wheel loader, (forklift),
forks, and load is 30 feet (9 Meters). Failure keep pedestrians clear of work area can
result in serious injury or death. Verify area is clear before operation of equipment.
11. BACKING SAFETY WARNING:
When backing up (reverse) with the loader/fork lift, a safety beep shall sound to warn all people that you
are backing up. If this safety beep is found inoperable at any time, it must be immediately fixed prior to
further use of the loader. Failure to maintain warning device can result in serious
injury or death. Always check operation of warning device at start of each shift.
12. DRIVING SPEED AND BOUNCE:
Always drive the wheel loader (forklift) at slow speed. Speeds that are too fast may cause machine to
start bouncing. Bouncing is dangerous condition & could result in cargo shifting & falling off forks.
Failure to maintain safe speed can cause loss of control &/or load falling off forks
resulting in serious injury or death. Operate slow safe speed based on conditions.
13. GREASE & MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS:
Maintenance should be performed by properly training individuals. Never attempt to grease the fork pins
when the machine is running or when forks are raised above ground. Performing maintenance or repairs
with equipment running or while forks are elevated can result in serious injury or
death. Only perform work on equipment with machine off & forks are on ground.
8) TURNING WHILE CARRYING A LOAD
While carrying a load on forks, keep it low to ground. It is not safe to turn (
articulate)
if load is
more than 2 feet above ground. When there is a need to raise a load in excess of 2 feet (60 cm), be
sure turn is not in excess of 5° to right or left. The best way to lift loads at heights above 2 feet is
to “line up” with truck/trailer/semi/etc. before raising load. When your machine is lined up straight
on with truck/trailer/semi/etc. then lift load and place it without turning machine.
Do not turn (articulate)
with a load in excess of 2 feet (60 cm) above ground.
Turning sharp with load elevated can result in vehicle falling from forks resulting
in serious injury or death.
