Opera ons/Procedures/Forks/CAR BODY SAS FORKS Manual v2.pub 2/13/13 2/16/2013 2:50 PM
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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
NAME: _____________________________________ DATE:
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1) What steps must be completed during the
Pre
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Opera on
Inspec on,
prior to star ng the loader?
Check the oil level
Check engine coolant level
Check your machine res
Check your hydraulic
fi
ngs and hoses (
fl
uid level)
Grease and inspect all the linkage pins
Check the welds a aching the blades to the carriage
Check the ps of the forks for upward bending
2) Before engaging the transmission in gear, what are three important things you must do?
Visually check all around the loader to be sure all people are clear
Disengage the parking brake
Li the forks o
ff
the ground
3) What is a safe distance to maintain between an opera ng loader and nearby pedestrians and Why?
30 feet. This 30 feet must be maintained all the way around the loader and the vehicle load.
This is very important for everyone’s safety because the forks are
7
feet long and the vehicle
swings when the loader is turned; the 30 feet provides a safe clearance in case a vehicle would
fall o
ff
the forks, that it doesn’t hit them 6) What type of safety device is engaged when the
gear shi is placed in reverse and why is it important?
4) What type of safety device is engaged when the gear shi is placed in reverse and why is it im
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portant?
A backup warning beeper. This should sound automa cally when backing up to warn people
that the loader is backing up so they can get out of the way.
5) What speed is safe to drive the loader in the yard and Why?
A safe speed is reasonable for the condi ons;
Bumps in the road: slow enough that the vehicle is not bouncing or jarring on the forks
Weather: Also considera on for the weather; rain, ice and snow make the road surface slip
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pery for the loader and the blades slippery for the vehicle being hauled on the forks.
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