Worksaver PALLET FORK PF-448 - Manual (Page 16)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you,
follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with
a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and
practice the instruction on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question –
DON’T TRY IT.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety 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 the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor, Skid Steer,
and Implement Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor, Skid Steer, and the
Implement.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY
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Remove the bucket from your front end loader. Check
your loader to make sure it is in good working order. 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.
Refer to the “exploded view” of the Loader Fork on page
18 of this manual.
Assemble the two lift brackets (Ref. #3) on the main
frame (Ref. #1) with the 5 /
8
” x 3” I.D. U-bolts. Leave the
U-bolts loose.
NOTE: The lift channel brackets are supplied with 1”
diameter pins to fit your loader. If your loader requires 1
1 /
8
”
pins, it will be necessary for the hole diameter in the
channel brackets to be drilled out to 1
5 /
32
” (1.156”) and ask
your dealer to order 1 1 /
8
” diameter pins. The 1 1 /
8
” pins are
part #830318. Be sure to indicate if two or four 1 1 /
8
” pins
are required.
If your loader requires 1 1 /
4
” diameter pins, please ask
your dealer to order adapter bushings (part #830319). Be
sure to indicate how many adapter bushings are required.
NOTE: The Ford (New Holland) models 7109, 7209,
7210, 7309, 7310 and 7410 Pin Type Loaders require
special brackets. Also, Rhino (Alamo) models 2410 and
2491. Order #830330 bracket kit.
NOTE: For loaders that require brackets that provide
additional roll back, order #830335 (1” pins).
Connect the above assembly to the loader arms using
the bottom hole in the channel and attach the upper con-
trol cylinder to the top hole in the lift channels. Center the
main frame (side to side) with your loader arms and
tighten the four (4)
5 /
8
” x 3” U-Bolts.
The lower hole positions in the lift channels can be used
to obtain more angle movement. However, if the frame
becomes too parallel with the loader lift arms, the loader
may not have enough power (mechanical advantage) to
bring the frame back.
NOTE: Generally, it is not recommended to have the tilt
cylinders located any closer than 10-12 inches to the
main loader lift arms. Check the spacing of mounting
pins on your loader bucket and use this as a guide.
If tilt cylinders are located too close to the loader arms,
they may go “over center” when fully extended. If this
happens, damage may occur to the cylinders and/or
mounting brackets.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
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(OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY)
____ Review and follow safety rules and safety signs on
pages 3 through 13.
____ Check that Loader Fork is properly and securely
attached to tractor loader.
____ Check that all hardware is properly installed.
____ Check that no one enters the area of machine oper-
ation. Always work at a safe distance from roads,
built-up areas, or populated places.
____ Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine
and PTO quickly in an emergency. READ THIS
MANUAL AND THE ONE PROVIDED WITH YOUR
TRACTOR AND LOADER.
____ To avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Any person who operates this equipment must be
instructed in and be capable of the safe operation
of the tractor, implement and all controls.
ASSEMBLY – QUICK ATTACH
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If your tractor loader has a bucket Quick Attach feature,
check with your dealer on the availability of adapter
brackets for your brand and model loader.
Measure the width of the front adapter on your loader
and locate the Quick Attach brackets on the main frame.
Locate these brackets so the main frame will be centered
on your loader.
Tighten the U-bolts that connect the brackets to the
main frame.
ASSEMBLY – TRACTOR LOADERS
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Install the pallet forks on the main frame. The forks go
on in the center of the main frame and then are slid to the
right or left side.
NOTE: Smearing a light coat of grease on the main frame
rails will make adjusting the fork width easier.
IMPORTANT: Keep forklift tines adjusted to maximum
width for better load stability.