Introduction - Rankin BF-1000 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of Clamp-On Bucket Forks to complement your pallet moving and storage
operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating
buyer for the efficient lifting and moving of pallets.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Clamp-On Bucket Forks requires that you and anyone
else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation,
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.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
Rankin dealer or distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this
manual, are as seen from the driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.
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