Land Pride PF20, PF10 Pallet Fork Operation, General Operating Instructions, Picking up a load

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Section 2: Operating Procedures

1.Make sure Pallet Forks are fully on, swivel pads are in good working condition and clamped tight to the bucket.

2.Always know the weight of the load being lifted. Never lift a load exceeding the maximum lift capacity of the Pallet Forks and machine, whichever is less. Maximum lift capacity of the machine should be approximately 17% less than the rated lift capacity due to the increased load stresses caused by the added extension of the Pallet Forks.

3.Always lower Pallet Forks to ground level before dismounting from the machine. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations when dismounting and parking the machine.

4.Always store Pallet Forks in a secure position so that they will not fall over.

5.Always stack pallets in such a manner that they will not tip or fall.

Pallet Fork Operation

Picking up a load

1.Make sure the load does not exceed forklift capacity.

2.Center forks under the pallet to evenly distribute the weight.

3.Make sure the load is balanced and secure.

4.Check for overhead obstructions.

5.Stop completely before positioning the forks at the correct height.

6.Drive into the load as far as possible.

7.Lift the load slightly and tilt it back.

8.Back out slowly to clear racks or other obstacles.

9.Lower load to safe traveling height (two to four inches above the floor) before moving.

Traveling with a load

1.Pedestrians always have the right of way.

2.Keep the load tilted back slightly.

3.Keep the forks low, two to four inches above the floor, if possible.

4.Continually scan all sides for pedestrians or other traffic.

5.If the load is large and blocks your view, travel in reverse.

6.Always drive at a safe speed and slow down when going around corners. Avoid sudden braking.

7.Leave enough clearance when turning so the Pallet Forks and load do not contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.

8.When traveling over a ramp or incline, keep the load on the “uphill” side of the forklift.

9.If possible, travel straight up and down on grades, ramps, or inclines and avoid turning.

10.Lift or lower the load only when stopped, never when traveling.

Placing a load

1.Stop in front of desired location.

2.Slowly raise load to required height.

3.Move forward slowly with load raised.

4.Position load for placement, tilting it forward to level.

5.Place load square and straight.

6.Before backing, check all sides for pedestrians or other traffic.

7.Once the load has settled, back up slowly.

8.Make sure the forks clear the pallet before turning or changing fork height.

9.Lower forks before moving again.

General Operating Instructions

By now you should have familiarized yourself with the operator’s manual for your PF10 or PF20 Bucket Mounted Pallet Forks. If you haven’t, please do so now. Then proceed by getting onto the seat of your tractor or loader and starting it up. It isn’t going to take you long to learn how to use your new Land Pride Pallet Forks, but we do recommend that you take a little time to practice lifting, lowering, maneuvering, and placing an empty pallet on a level site just until you gain enough confidence and skill to develop a good feel for what you are doing. We can not begin to overstress the importance of following the safety operating procedures that are spelled out in the operator’s manual.

As you quickly become more skilled and adept in using your PF10 or PF20 Pallet forks, you will soon learn that “it is always more important to focus on the don’ts than it is to focus on the dos”. For example don’t exceed the lift capacity of your forks, tractor or loader. Don’t lift your load too high creating an unstable load and unsafe situation. Don’t tilt your load too far backwards, setting up a situation that could cause your load to roll or spill backwards onto you, the tractor and the operator’s platform. Don’t drive too fast for your ground and load conditions. Don’t work on or around slippery or sloped areas that could cause you to lose control of the tractor or the load. Don’t allow pedestrians, pets or livestock to approach the danger zone of your working area. Don’t leave you tractor or loader with the forks or a load raised off of the ground.

If you follow these few safety reminders you will find that you will quickly become very adept, handy and skillful at using your PF10 and PF20 Land Pride Pallet Forks. See the Features and Benefits section of this Operator’s Manual for additional information.

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