Before Use:
1.
Make sure the operator is well qualified to operate
the specific forklift model to be used, has read and
understands this manual and has reviewed the forklift
operator’s manual for any additional requirements,
limitations, restrictions, or additional safety procedures
prescribed by the forklift/crane manufacturer when
using this type of attachment. The forklift operator must
also be properly certified under OSHA requirements to
operate the forklift to be used.
2. Inspect the spreader bar to make sure it is in good
condition. There must not be any broken welds, nor
any deformation of the steel tube or other component,
nor any cracks in the steel.
3. Inspect swivel hooks and shackles to make sure they
are complete, are in good condition, and shackle
anchor screw pins or bolts are tight.
4. Check to make sure the fork retaining pins have hair
pins to secure them in place and safety chains are
properly secured to anchor blocks and grab hooks are
properly secured.
5. Grab Hook on safety chain must be locking type. If a
replacement is required, contact your Star dealer or
Star Industries directly.
6. Decals showing “Empty Weight”, “Read Before Using”
and “Rated Lift Capacity” are required. Check that all
decals are in place and legible. Replacement decals
are available from a Star dealer.
7. Make sure personnel involved understand any hand
signals that will be required and all involved personnel
understand what will be required of them.
8. Make sure the travel path is clear of obstructions and
that adequate clearance will be maintained from all
power lines.
Caution
:
1. Risks are high for serious injury when working around
suspended loads. The operator must avoid carrying
the load over people and it is best to have a 10’ foot
rule. This requires that no one is allowed to be within
10 feet of the area in which the load would fall if a
failure occurred.
2. Do not allow anyone to ride on the spreader bar nor on
the load being carried.
3.
Do not make any repairs or modifications to the
spreader bar without written authorization from the
manufacturer. Replacement of hooks, shackles,
decals and hair-pins does not require authorization.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE:
Upon notification, Star Industries will advise if the product
will need to be returned to Star Industries for inspection
and/or repair, or If the Star Dealer, or other entity, can be
authorized to make the inspection/repair at their location,
or if circumstances dictate other solutions. Dealer or other
entity repairs must have prior written authorization. A “cost
of repair” estimate will be required prior to authorization.
Reimbursement will be at the current “Star Warranty Labor
Rate” and will not include reimbursement for off-site travel.
A Warranty Claim Form must be submitted within 45 days
of warranty repair authorization to receive credit for repair.
A return authorization number must be obtained from Star
Industries before a product can be returned for inspection
and/or warranty and that number must appear on the
return shipping label. Upon inspection, Star Industries will
determine if the product is defective and if so, whether it
will be repaired or replaced. Repair or replacement is at
the discretion of Star Industries. Transportation charges
to Star Industries are not covered under the warranty and
must be prepaid by dealer or customer unless it is within
the first two years of warranty. In which case, if evidence
acceptable to Star Industries, is provided that the product
is defective and the return is from within the continental
United States or Canada, Star will arrange for return
shipment at Star Industries expense. Products found to
be defective within the initial two year period and returned
to Star Industries for repair or replacement will be returned
to the dealer or customer freight prepaid providing it is
within the continental United States or Canada. Warranted
products to be shipped outside the United States or
Canada and those warranted after the initial 2 years will
be shipped freight collect. Unwarrantable products will
be returned freight collect at the request of the dealer or
customer, otherwise they will be destroyed.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES:
Star’s obligation under this warranty shall not include
costs of installation, duty, taxes or any other charges
whatsoever or any liability for direct, indirect, incidental
or consequential damages or delay. Star’s liability for any
and all losses and damage to purchaser resulting from any
cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of form
of warranty, express or implied by Star, alleged damage
for defective goods, irrespective of whether such defects
are discoverable or latent, shall in no event exceed the
purchase price of the particular goods. Products repaired
or replaced under this warranty are warranted only for
the remainder of the original warranty. Any improper use
including operation after discovery of defective or worn
parts not approved by Star or any alteration or repair by
others in such manner as in Star’s judgment affects the
product materially and adversely shall void this warranty.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
(WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED)
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
