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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 

 

Daily, pre-operation inspection is recommended to help the operator safely use SAS FORKS™.   
The list below is a general summary.  A sample checklist can be found later in this manual.  
Please note: This list is not meant to be an exhaustive list of items to inspect.  Refer to the machine  
manufacturer’s operator manual for specifications and additional items that may need to be inspected  
prior to machine operation.   
 
   It 

is 

the 

responsibility 

of 

the 

Owners 

and Operators to ensure safe operation of  

 

 

 

equipment in the field.  Any unsafe items should be professionally repaired prior to    

 

 

 

operation of machine.   Failure to follow  these safety guidelines or wheel loader  

 

 

            operation instructions can result in serious injury or death. 

 

 

 

 

Prior to completing this inspection, wheel loader should be parked on a solid level 

 

 

 

surface, with the parking brake set and the engine off.   Failure to secure vehicle  

 

 

 

while inspecting can result in serious injury or death. 

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION (Page 6) 

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  

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Fax: 920-845-2309  

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Web: www.sasforks.com 

 

1) 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. 

Inspect each linkage pin to ensure properly fastened and the condition. 
Grease each linkage pin and joint to ensure smooth operation and to reduce wear. 
Do not operate machine if linkage pin or retaining plate of bolt is worn, loose or missing. 

3) FORKS SECURED PROPERLY 

Quick coupler mounted units must be aligned uniformly and fastened securely with both locking 
pins fully engaged. Direct pin mounted forks with all pins properly in place & secured with prop-
er fasteners. 

4) INSPECT SAS FORKS  

Inspect Rubber Bumpers

 attached to the carriage to prevent 

damage to cars. Order new bumpers from SAS FORKS 

 

Inspect fork carriage & frame 

for cracking or damage. Do not 

use forks if damage is found.

 

 

Inspect welds

 retaining the blades into the carriage. Welds 

should be smooth, with no cracks.  Do not operate forks if a weld 
is showing any signs of cracking.  See “Blade Weld Inspection”.

 

 

Inspect fork blade tips for upward bending

. Blade tips should be level to each other +/ - ½” 

Blade tips that are not level with each other will make it difficult to slide under vehicles, and 
cause premature wear on the lower blade. 
 

Failure to inspect welds, blades or mounting pins on a daily basis can result in cata-
strophic failure resulting in property damage, serious injury or death.  Be certain to 
inspect your equipment on a daily basis. 

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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