GENERAL FORKS OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WHEEL LOADERS: REMOVE “LOCK POSITION”, “DETENT’,& “AUTOMATIC DUMP”
Remove the lock position, detent control, and auto dump features on the up and down levers. These features were originally
intended for wheel loaders moving gravel in buckets and dumping it into trucks. These controls, if left operable on your
machine, could cause accidents by raising or lowering the load instantly. These are not desirable features with using forks to
handle loads.
LIFT CAPACITY
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Observe the most restrictive weight capacity provided by the equipment manufacturer, in the
manufacturer’s operator manual, on the cab id plate, and on the identification plate of your SAS
FORKS™. Attempting to lift loads in excess of the lowest rated capacity will result in an unsafe
condition. Damage may occur to the equipment, forks, or even cause loss of steering control, and tip over
the loader/forklift.
LIFT HEIGHTS
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Observe the most restrictive lift height provided by the equipment manufacturer, posted on the original cab
plate, in the manufacturer’s operator manual, and/or on the forks identification plate.
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Lift height limitations are in place to protect the operator, and to ensure stability of the equipment. In
wheel loaders equipped with ‘dirt digger linkages’, the load may suddenly dump without any control or
warning, if the maximum lift height is exceeded. (Some machine’s max. lift height are 8’)
•
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.
TURNING WHILE CARRYING A LOAD
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During transport of a load, keep the load close to the ground, (ie: 2 feet or less) On articulated equipment,
such as a wheel loader, it is not safe to turn (
articulate)
if the load is more than 2 feet above the ground.
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The best way to lift loads at heights above 2 feet, is to position your equipment, with the wheels, either
straight in line, or turned less than 5
°
. Then lift, and place the load without turning the machine.
•
Never
articulate a wheel loader more than 5 degrees right or left with the load at a height of more than 2
feet above ground. The wheel loader could tip over.
WARNING SOUNDS
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Sound horn when approaching blind areas, like around corners of buildings or garage. This is necessary to
alert other people who may not be able to see that you are approaching.
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Your wheel loader/forklift must be fitted with a safety beep to sound when backing (reverse) to warn
people. If safety beeper is inoperable, it must be immediately fixed prior to further use of the loader/forklift.
PEOPLE / PEDESTRIANS / WORKERS
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At all times you must be aware of the location of all people in the vicinity of your equipment and the load
you are transporting. You are responsible to maintain a safe operating distance from them. A minimum
recommended distance that all people must stay clear is 30 feet.
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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, causing severe injury or death.
GENERAL USE
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Never
put the tips of the forks on the ground and raise the front wheels of the forklift/wheel loader off the
ground. The forks may break and/or the forklift/wheel loader may tip over.
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Never
operate equipment without correct tire pressure in all tires. A soft tire could cause the unit to tip over
•
Always park equipment with the forks lowered flat to ground, & grapple lowered to resting closed position.
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