Section 3: Operating Procedures
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AP-PFL4648, AP-PFL5648, & AP-PFL5660 Loader Mounted Pallet Forks 319-227MK
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Keep load slightly tilted back to secure its weight against
the vertical face of the forks. Rotating front of forks too high
can cause the load to shift and fall onto the operator or
others. Rotating front of forks level or lower can cause the
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Optimize load stability and protect against load shifting.
Always adjust forks so that they are evenly spaced as far
apart as the load will allow and centered on the frame. Keep
load centered on the forks, even when stopped.
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Never lift a load with one fork or more than two forks.
Using one fork will cause the load to be unbalanced. Using
more than two forks will not increase the lift capacity and
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
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Keep attachment, loader arms, and/or load away from
overhead electrical power lines. Place an orange warning
sign under overhead lines indicating type of danger above.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Make sure controls are all in neutral position or park before
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Never carry riders on the attachment or power machine.
Riders can obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with
controls, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, struck by objects, thrown
about, fall off and be run over, etc.
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Allow only persons to operate this attachment who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
attachment. Serious injury or death can result from failure
to read, understand, and follow instructions provided in this
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Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
others. Use a backup camera or rear-view mirror that is in
good condition to ensure the area behind the unit is clear.
Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind spots.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure will penetrate the skin
or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves and
safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. If an accident occurs, seek
immediate emergency medical care or gangrene may result.
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Check pallet fork frequently to make sure it is properly
attached to the loader hitch, forks are secured to the upper
and lower carrying bars, and fork locking pins are seated in
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Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the attachment
can damage equipment structurally and cause serious
Section 3: Operating Procedures
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the pallet fork. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates this unit unless they have
read, fully understood, and are totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid
particular attention to:
Perform the following inspections before using your
Pallet Forks.
Operating Safety
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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A crushing hazard always exists around equipment
handling palletized loads. Objects on pallet can shift and
fall resulting in death or serious injury.
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Keep bystanders, pets, and livestock away from your work
area. Never allow anyone to go near or under the
attachment or its load. The attachment and/or load can fall.
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Do not drive up to anyone or an animal in front of a fixed
object such as a wall or bench. Never assume that the power
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Use a “spotter” when it is hard to see in the direction you
are traveling and when placing a load that obstructs your
vision. A person or animal could be nearby in a blind spot.
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Never lift objects without pallets and make sure all objects
are secured before lifting them. Use extreme care when
securing round objects to make sure they can’t roll off.
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Lift only objects that have a stable base resting on the
pallet. Uneven, irregular, or round bases can easily tip off
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Do not lift a load that exceeds the attachment’s load guard
height, or has objects smaller than the openings in the load
Operating Checklist
Check
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Read and follow all safety rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information” and
Safety Alert Symbols throughout this manual.
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Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
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Read and follow assembly & hook-up
instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up”.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 3: Operating Procedures”.
Read and follow all maintenance Instructions.
Refer to “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Check pallet fork initially and periodically for
loose forks, hitch plate, bolts, and pins. Refer to
