SAFETY MEASURES DURING OPERATION 10.2.13 WORKING WITH THE FORKLIFT TRUCK ATTACHMENT Check daily, before starting operation, the fork tines of the ma- chine for visual damages (e.g. fissures, cracks, wear and tear). Also the protective device preventing unintentional removing or shifting of the fork tines may have no defects. Never work with a damaged forklift truck attachment. Before inserting the forklift truck attachment into the quick- change unit, check whether it is properly locked in. Make sure that the gaps between the individual fork tines are sufficient. Never exceed the maximum permitted loading capacity of the forklift truck attachment.
It depends on the condition of the ground on which the work is to be performed and the stroke height. The centre of gravity of the load lies 19.685 in (500 mm) from the fork back and from the fork tines (see drawing). Transports pallets only one at a time. If you are instructed by the responsible colleague to transport more pallets, which are also piled up, you must make sure in any case that the pallet parts under which the forklift truck attachment is gripping for transporting are in perfect condition. The overall height of the pallet pile must not exceed 7 ft (2 m). Make sure that the fork tines are adapted to the length of the load.
Move the fork tines so far under the load that the load comes to a rest at the fork back. If you are transporting a load which is impairing your sight on the route, you must drive the machine into a direction in which you have free sight. If it cannot be avoided, drive backwards. If this is not possible, ask a colleague to assist you by clearing your way and indicating to you any obstacle. In this case, drive very slowly and extremely careful. During transporting, lower the boom to its transport position. Both red arrows of the transport position marking on the lifting cylinder (see adjacent figure) must be next to each other. In- cline the load slightly to the back during the transport.
You may only lift the load above the pile during the lowering or lifting procedure. Always drive slowly when you are transporting loads (speed range 1). If you are driving on slopes or hills, transport the load always in such a way that it is facing uphill. The boom performs a semicircular movement during lifting. Lift the boom to the desired transporting height only shortly before approaching the deposit surface. This prevents that the load is damaged during the lifting. Lower the forklift truck attachment completely to the ground before quitting the driver's cab. (500 m m ) 19.685 in 19.685 in (500 m m ) 75_156 75_152 33