Worksaver PALLET FORK PF-448 - Manual (Page 15)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to pro-
vide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.
Know your controls and how to stop skid steer, tractor, engine, and loader quickly in an emergency. Read this
manual and the one provided with your tractor or skid steer.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of an
operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Accidents can be avoided.
Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. A person who has not read
and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained oper-
ator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your
tractor, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the equipment owner’s
responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain
that the operator, prior to operating:
1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.
2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
SAFETY TRAINING
Do not allow children to operate this machine.
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Be sure your tractor and loader are in good condi-
tion. Read all the safety precautions and make sure
all equipment operators are familiar with the safety
rules of operation.
WARNING!
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the rear of the tractor is properly
counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly
– especially around turns. An unstable tractor could
steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or
death.
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this
equipment. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the tractor, loader and
loader attachment, and all safety practices before start-
ing operation. Read the safety rules and safety signs on
pages 3-13.
NOTE: Loaders with only one hydraulic cylinder in the
center of the loader to tilt the bucket or attachment may
be used with the addition of an optional center bracket
(order bracket #830320).
Check the tractor’s hydraulic system. Be sure the
hydraulic oil and filter have been serviced according to
manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to your tractor or
loader operator’s manual or dealer for any adjustments
necessary to put the hydraulic system in good working
order.
WARNING!
The use of any loader attachment is NOT recom-
mended on tractors with a tricycle wheel arrange-
ment. Tricycle type tractors are unstable for front
loader use.
WARNING!
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS
cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Falling off power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in
“locked up” position at all times.
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
AND PREPARATION
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The required size of the tractor and front loader or skid
steer will be determined by the weight of the load to be
handled.
Always use a tractor and front loader or skid steer large
enough to safely handle the load.
Check your tractor and front loader or skid steer to
make sure they are in good working condition. Check all
frame mounting bolts to make sure they are tight.
Loaders that attach to the tractor frame rails should
have a cross-tie installed for stability.
ASSEMBLY – TRACTOR LOADERS
PIN ON ATTACHMENT
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This unit is shipped almost completely assembled.
Carefully follow instructions for final assembly.
Preview the assembly instructions and the exploded
views of the pallet fork in your operator’s manual and
become familiar as to how the parts or assemblies go
together.
The Universal Pallet Fork attachment is designed to fit
most farm tractor double-cylinder front-end loaders.
Optional brackets are available to fit some popular quick
coupler front-end loaders.
The Universal Pallet Fork will also work on the rear of
tractors with a Category II 3 pt. hitch.
The model PF-448 with 48” solid pallet forks can han-
dle loads up to 4,000 lbs. Load ratings are figured with
the load about 20” in front of the fork lift frame and even-
ly distributed between the two fork tines. NEVER put load
at the ends of the fork tines – the lift capacity at the ends
of the forks is only about
1 /
3
of the total lift capacity.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER BENT FORKS.
Be sure tires and rims are in good condition. Inflate
tires to the proper recommended air pressure.