Slinging Loads; Third-Party Attachments - Skyjack SJ643 TH Operating Manual

Section 5 – Operation

5.14 Slinging Loads

WARNING
Sling loads from appropriate attachment or lifting
hook to the jib boom or a tilted fork ONLY.
Lifting
hook
Figure 42 Lifting Hook
1. Slinging of loads must only be performed
following a complete risk assessment by a
qualified person regarding the rigging and
guiding of any such load.
2. The rated capacity of the unit and attachment
at the sling position must not be exceeded. The
sling must be in good repair and restrained from
movement at all times.
3. Retract the boom as far as is practical during
pick and carry operations.
4. Perform all boom and traveling operations slowly
and smoothly to prevent the load from swinging.
Avoid turning if possible.
5. Only lift the load vertically and never drag it
horizontally.
6. Transport the load with the bottom of the load
and the mast as low as possible.
7. Use guide lines to restrain load swing whenever
possible.
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5.15 Third-Party Attachments

Skyjack's variable reach Rough Terrain Forklifts
(RTFL), are designed to lift and/or handle industrial
products by means of various attachments. Skyjack
does not certify the design of third-party attachments.
Skyjack does not assume any responsibility or liability
for damages resulting from the use of third-party
attachments on any of its THS RTFLs.
It is permissible to install and utilize third-party
attachments provided they do not elevate personnel,
and the following conditions are met:
WARNING
Be sure to follow all conditions, regulations and
instructions outlined below and all requirements of
the local authorities. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.
The combined mass of the attachment and load
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shall not exceed that of the RTFL load chart for
the applicable load center. The rated capacity of
the attachment shall not be exceeded.
In addition to the RTFL operating instructions, all
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instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
attachment must be followed and any additional
requirements of local authorities should also be
followed.
Attachments shall be designed and constructed
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according to ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2016 and
CSA B335, including markings identifying the
combined RTFL and attachment weight, and the
RTFL capacity with the attachment at maximum
elevation and load laterally centered.
The attachment must be securely attached to
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the RTFL, per the attachment manufacturer's
instructions.
Prior to using the attachment on each shift,
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the RTFL operator must visually examine the
attachment for structural integrity and perform
the daily inspection and function tests on the
RTFL. Any equipment defects must be repaired
before the attachment or RTFL can be used.
Slinging Loads
SJ643 TH & SJ843 TH