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Opera ons/Procedures/Forks/CAR BODY SAS FORKS Manual v2.pub 2/13/13 2/16/2013 2:50 PM 

 

 

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2013 S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd.                                                        1

877

SAS

FORK 

 

General Safety Guidelines and Precautions 

SAS™ FORKS  

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Operation of equipment by un-qualified or un-trained individuals can result in serious 
injury or death.  Verify all operators have received proper training on operation of  
this equipment. 

Operation of equipment under the influence of illegal, prescribed or over the counter 
drugs can result in potential injury or property damage.  Consult your physician  
before operation of this equipment while on medication. 

Inspect the device and perform all preventative maintenance before operation at the 
start of every shift.  Failure to perform inspections or proper maintenance can result 
in equipment failure resulting in serious injury or property damage. 

Read operators manual and follow all safety procedures for the equipment this  
device is attached to.  Failure to follow Manufacturers recommendations can result 
in serious injury and property damage or death.

 

This equipment has numerous moving components.  Do not wear loose fitting cloth-
ing, rings, jewelry or other items that may become entangled in the device. Be aware 
of resulting pinch points and keep clear during operation, inspection and mainte-
nance.  Pinch points exist between the coupler and forks, coupler and wheel loader, 
failure to keep clear while in operation can result in serious injury or death. 

Do not exceed posted weight limits on equipment or loader.  Exceeding rated 
load limits will result in equipment damage, serious injury or death. 

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  

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Fax: 920-845-2309  

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Web: www.sasforks.com 

 

Operation of equipment should only be performed by qualified and trained individuals.  All persons operat-
ing or working in the area of operation should read this manual and a copy of this manual should be kept 
with the equipment. 
To be considered qualified you must: 

Understand the written instructions supplied by the manufacturer of this device,  the manufacturer 

of the wheel loader, all company rules and any applicable OSHA regulations 

Completed training including actual operation of the device. 

Know and follow the safety rules and regulations of the jobsite. 

Know and follow all guidelines outlined in this manual. 

Summary of Contents for CAR BODY FORKS

Page 1: ...ODY SAS FORKS Manual v2 pub 2 13 13 2 16 2013 2 50 PM Page 1 www sasforks com 1995 2013 S A S of Luxemburg Ltd 1 877 SAS FORK 7 SAS CAR BODY SAS FORKS OPERATOR MANUAL FOR SAFELY LIFTING MOVING SALVAGE...

Page 2: ...ing Guidelines Page 8 11 Limited Warranty Page 12 13 Appendix Written test for using SAS FORKS Page 14 15 Answer pages for written test Page 16 17 Documentation page of operator training Page 18 Daily...

Page 3: ...dous situation that if not avoided will result in serious injury or death The Warning Symbol indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death The Caution Sym...

Page 4: ...erous moving components Do not wear loose fitting cloth ing rings jewelry or other items that may become entangled in the device Be aware of resulting pinch points and keep clear during operation insp...

Page 5: ...using a brush Do not insert finger into pin hole opening as there is a risk of a pinch point and finger being severed Align holes on SAS Fork carriage with wheel loader arm holes Grease pins Insert p...

Page 6: ...INSPECT WHEEL LOADER PER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS Inspect items such as but not limited to tire pressure wheel bolts lift arm pins cylinders hoses 2 GREASE AND INSPECT ALL THE LINKAGE PINS Inspe...

Page 7: ...und This is referred to as down pressure Extreme down pressure may lift the front tires of the loader off the ground Repeated or extreme down pressure will eventually bend the tips of the blades up cr...

Page 8: ...enter feet from carriage Li ing Ca pacity Load Center feet from carriage 2 yard 15 000 lbs 2 000 lbs 5 feet 4000 lbs 3 feet 2 yard 20 000 lbs 3 000 lbs 5 feet 5500 lbs 3 feet 2 yard 25 000 lbs 4 000 l...

Page 9: ...amage to the load wheel loader forklift and injury or death to anyone nearby Be certain load is balanced before lifting load Side handling vehicles have some risks to causing damage Be aware of avoid...

Page 10: ...L 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 impactin...

Page 11: ...re 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 dea...

Page 12: ...ARRIAGE UNIT ADJUSTABLE CRUSHING CAR BODY SCORPION CLAW ENGINE PULLERS LONG SAS FORKS 6 4 WIDE RAKE FORKS OR GRAPPLE FORKS FORGED OR ALLOY FORK BLADES None Not a SAS manufactured component NA SAS FORK...

Page 13: ...avel mileage shipping hauling dismantling or reassembling the product Further Seller will not be liable for any direct indirect consequential incidental or special damages arising out of a breach of w...

Page 14: ...t do ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________...

Page 15: ...________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________...

Page 16: ...ain 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 be...

Page 17: ...will prevent the vehicle from falling o the end of the forks Drive the loader at a reasonable slow speed to prevent bouncing or jarring of the vehicle on the forks from bumps in the road 7 Side handl...

Page 18: ...al _____ _____ _____ 2 Read SAS FORKS Operator Manual _____ _____ _____ 3 Read Identification Plate on the SAS FORKS _____ _____ _____ 4 Review above procedures with Manager Trainer _____ _____ _____...

Page 19: ...13 2 50 PM Page 19 www sasforks com 1995 2013 S A S of Luxemburg Ltd 1 877 SAS FORK SAMPLE DAILY INSPECTION LOG SAS FORKS S A S of Luxemburg Ltd 133 Center Drive Hwy 54 PO Box 260 Luxemburg WI 54217 U...

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