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- Page 1 CLAMP-ON BUCKET FORKS OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models BF-1000, BF-2000, BF-3000 BF-4000, & BF-6000...
- Page 2 Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to RANKIN/ NORTHSTAR through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Introduction ............1 Safety ..............2 General Safety ............3 Equipment Safety Guidelines ....... 4 Safety Training ............. 5 Safety Signs ............5 Preparation ............6 Operating Safety ........... 7 Transport Safety ........... 8 Maintenance Safety .......... - Page 4 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give you dealer the serial number of your Clamp-On Bucket Forks when ordering parts or requesting service or other information. The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy reference.
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Page 5: Introduction
Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. This manual covers the Clamp-On Bucket Forks Models BF-1000, BF-2000, BF-3000, BF-4000 & BF- 6000. Differences are explained where appropriate. Use the Table of Contents and Index as a guide to locate required information. -
Page 6: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means The Safety Alert symbol identifies ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! important safety messages on the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Clamp-On Bucket Forks and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. -
Page 7: General Safety
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and 1. Read and understand the maintenance of your Clamp-On Bucket Forks. Operator’s Manual and all YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who safety signs before operating, is going to operate, maintain or work around the maintaining or adjusting the Forks be familiar with the operating and mainte- Clamp-On Bucket Forks. -
Page 8: Equipment Safety Guidelines
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 6. This equipment is dangerous to children and of the main concerns in designing and devel- persons unfamiliar with its operation. The oping a machine. However, every year many operator should be a responsible, properly accidents occur which could have been trained and physically able person familiar... -
Page 9: Safety Training
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an 2. -
Page 10: Preparation
PREPARATION 1. Never operate the tractor and machine until 4. Operate the machine only you have read and completely understand this with a tractor equipped with manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual, and an approved Roll-Over- each of the Safety Messages found on the Protective Structure (ROPS). -
Page 11: Operating Safety
OPERATING SAFETY 1. Please remember it is important that you read 12. Use extra care when handling large round and heed the safety signs on the Loader and loads or other shiftable objects unless loader Forks. Clean or replace all safety signs if they and forks are equipped with an attachment cannot be clearly read and understood. -
Page 12: Transport Safety
TRANSPORT SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. 1. Comply with state and local laws governing Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. highway safety and movement of farm ma- chinery on public roads. 2. Follow good shop practices. 2. -
Page 13: Hydraulic Safety
HYDRAULIC SAFETY 2.10 STORAGE SAFETY 1. Make sure that all the components in the 1. Store the unit in an area away from human hydraulic system are kept in good condition activity. and are clean. 2. Do not permit children to play on or around 2. -
Page 14: Sign-Off Form
2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM The Manufacturer follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Clamp-On Bucket Forks must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual. -
Page 15: Safety Sign Locations
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. CAUTION •... -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION TO THE NEW OPERATOR OPERATING SAFETY OR OWNER 1. Read Operator's Manual. Clamp-On Bucket Forks are designed as a light to 2. Lower bucket/forks to the ground, stop medium duty forks to engage and load palleted engine, set park brake, remove ignition key materials. -
Page 17: Machine Components
MACHINE COMPONENTS Clamp-On Bucket Forks are clamped to the front of the loader bucket and are used to lift, move and transport pallets. Forks Clamping Frame Bucket Fig. 1 MACHINE COMPONENTS MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on Efficient and safe operation of the Clamp-On Bucket the Clamp-On Bucket Forks when used for the Forks requires that each operator reads and under-... -
Page 18: Field Operation
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY 1. Read Operator's Manual. 6. Widen wheels or tires to prevent tipping. 2. Lower bucket/forks to the ground, stop 7. Use only with a unit with ROPS and a seat engine, set park brake, remove ignition key belt. - Page 19 c. Slide the other fork over the bucket lip. d. Tighten fork clamps. Fig. 3 BOTH FORKS 3. Before going to the work- ing area review Section 4.6 Transporting. 4. Drive to the working area and stop in a level area. 5.
- Page 20 8. Operating Hints: a. Always center the load on the pallet between the forks to provide maxi- mum stability. b. Drive into the pallet as far as you can to bring the pallet center-of-gravity as close to the tractor as possible to improve stability.
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Page 21: Transporting
TRANSPORTING STORAGE STORAGE SAFETY TRANSPORT SAFETY 1. Make sure you are in compliance with all 1. Store the unit in an area away from human local regulations regarding transporting activity. equipment on public roads and highways including lights, reflectors and the SMV. 2. -
Page 22: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Clamp-On Bucket Forks consists of a set of forks that mount on the front of a loader bucket for handling pallets and palleted material. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter. -
Page 23: Assembly
ASSEMBLY The machine is shipped from the factory in a partially disassembled form that allows for easy and convenient shipping. When preparing for the customer, follow this procedure: 1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children. 2. Use 2 men to guide or direct and handle the heavy and bulky compo- nents. -
Page 24: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL MODELS BF-1000 BF- 2000 BF-3000 BF-4000 BF-6000 LIFT CAPACITY 1000 LBS. 2000 LBS. 3000 LBS. 4000 LBS. 5000 LBS. USEABLE TINE LENGTH 32" 36" 42" 42" 49" MAXIMUM BUCKET UP TO 3/4" 3/4" 1 1/4" 1 3/4" 2 1/4"... -
Page 25: Index
INDEX PAGE PAGE Assembly ............19 Safety ............. 2 Equipment Safety Guidelines ....4 General Safety .......... 3 Hydraulic Safety ........9 Maintenance Safety ........8 Operating Safety ........7 Introduction ............ 1 Preparation ..........6 Safety Training .......... 5 Safety Signs .......... - Page 26 P.O. Box 168 P.O. Box 1937 Yakima, WA 98907-0168 Yakima, WA 98907-1937 Phone: 509.453.8271 Phone: 509.452.1651 Fax: 509.457.2456 Fax: 509.457-6601 www.rankinequipment.com www.northstarattachments.com 3205 Bay Street, Union Gap, WA 98903...
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