SAS FORKS™ SAFETY INFORMATION
If your loader has an automatic dump feature, or detent raise features --disconnect it immediately.
WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS TO OCCUR. SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE ALLOWED.
1)
Never
raise the forks in excess of the recommended height above the ground. The load may suddenly
dump without any control or warning. The maximum recommended height for lifting loads will vary from 8’
to 11’ depending on the specific machine.
2)
Never
articulate the loader more than 5 degrees right or left with the load at a height of more than 2 feet
above ground. The loader could tip over.
3)
Never
pick up a unit weighing more than the rated load-see the load rating plate. The loader may tip over.
See the SAS FORKS™ identification plate for load limitations. Also refer to the machine manufacturer’s
serial plate for load and lift limitations. Adhere to the most restrictive limitation.
4)
Never
put the tips of the forks on the ground and raise the front wheels of the loader off the ground. Four
things will eventually happen: 1) The tips of your forks will eventually bend upward.
2) The loader may tip over.
3)
The blade retaining welds may crack or break.
4)
The blades will eventually crack from the bottom up.
5)
Never
lift a load and let someone walk or work under the forks. Anything could happen and the load may
drop crushing anyone under the load.
6)
Never
raise the forks to the maximum lifting height and point the
fork blades in the air. You could hit a power line and be electrocuted.
7)
Never
attempt to grease the fork pins when the machine is running, you could be crushed in the operating
linkage.
8)
Never
attempt to grease the fork pins when the forks are lifted up off the ground, you could be crushed if
the forks would drop to the ground.
9)
Never
operate the loader without the correct tire pressure in all tires. One soft tire could cause the loader to
tip over.
10)
Never
operate your machine with the automatic dump feature engaged or with the detent in the raise
position.
Operations/Procedures/forks/ Engine Puller Claw Operator Manual//08-FORK SAFETY INFORMATION.doc 4/16/08
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© 2004, 1987 S.A.S. of Luxemburg, Ltd.
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