CONTENTS Page WARNING: Rated capacity of the truck/ Introduction attachment combination is a responsibility Safety Rules of the original truck manufacturer and may Daily Inspection be less than shown on the attachment nameplate. Consult the truck nameplate. Attachment Operation Load Handling WARNING: Do not operate this attachment Bale and Multi-Purpose Clamps unless you are a trained and authorized lift...
INTRODUCTION Cascade Sliding Arm Clamp attachments are available in a wide variety of types designed to handle a wide variety of loads. About this Guide – This guide is prepared to simplify your understanding about efficient and safe attachment use and operation. Please read this guide thoroughly before operating the attachment.
SAFETY RULES Industrial Lift Trucks No riders No reaching through mast No standing under load CL1209.eps Tilt With load Raise 3 in. (8 cm) No load RAMPS Traveling Motor off, park, lower load Empty Watch clearances No parking on ramp No turning on ramp CL1210.eps TRAFFIC...
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SAFETY RULES Handling Loads: Loads must be secure prior to lifting and transporting. Limit sideshifting Load weight must not exceed combined truck/attachment with raised load. capacity (see truck nameplate). Prior to lift or travel, verify load is stable and safely arranged. Backrest Refer to WARNING below.
DAILY INSPECTION Check items each day. Report problems to your supervisor. Check clamp force prior to each operational shift. Refer to attachment service manual for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair procedures. Cylinders and Hoses for leaks Upper hook engagement Safety decals &...
ATTACHMENT OPERATION AUXILIARY VALVE FUNCTIONS NON-SIDESHIFTING CLAMPS A Release Arms Tilt forward B Clamp Arms Hoist down C (not used) D (not used) CL1186.eps GA0005.eps Hoist up Tilt back FORK POSITIONERS SIDESHIFTING CLAMPS A Spread Forks A Sideshift Left B Close Forks B Sideshift Right C (not used) C Release Arms...
LOAD HANDLING − BALE & MULTI-PURPOSE CLAMPS Tilt back for transport A) Mast vertical, position Transport load arms parallel to floor. 3–4° centered (not sideshifted) B) Move forward, position load against backrest. C) Align bottom of load with bottom of 12 in.
LOAD HANDLING – DRUM CLAMPS A) Align drums squarely 3–4° Tilt back for transport before clamping, all drums same size. Position contact pads under upper chines. CL1211.eps 12 in. (30 cm) B) Use correct clamping force. CL1201.eps CL1212.eps CL1213.eps CL0035.eps FORWARD DRUM DUMPER Watch clearances while dumping.
LOAD HANDLING – TIPPING CLAMPS A) Tilt mast to square pads with load. B) Drive forward, position load against backrest. CL5418.eps C) Clamp load. Reference line for easy height Raise load high positioning. enough for the load Tip load forward. to fully tip forward.
LOAD HANDLING – FOLD-UP FORKS USING FOLD-UP FORKS Tilt back for transport Transport load A) Tilt mast to 3–4° centered. position forks parallel to floor. 12 in. (30 cm) CL6938.eps CL6939.eps B) Drive forward, position load against bumper. CL6940.eps 6892487-R3...
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LOAD HANDLING – FOLD-UP FORKS USING WITH FORKS FOLDED UP A) Mast vertical, position arms parallel to floor. Fold up forks CL6942.eps CL6941.eps B) Drive forward, position load against forks and bumper Tilt back for transport 3–4° Transport load centered. 12 in.
LOAD HANDLING – REVOLVING CLAMPS Position load parallel to ground before rotating . Check overhead clearance . (Tilt back if 4° Clamp mounting is used) Check ground clearance . CL1207.eps CL1191.eps CL1208.eps CL1192.eps Position the load center of gravity as close as possible to the center of rotation to minimize...
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LOAD HANDLING – REVOLVING CLAMPS (CONTINUED) A) Make sure container or unitized load has captive fork slots If elevated loads before rotating. must be rotated, rotate slowly. B) Position forks to outside edge of slots. CL0045.eps CL1193.eps CL0046.eps 6892487-R3...
LOAD HANDLING – TURNALOAD CLAMP ™ CLAMPS WITH TOP ARM SHUTOFF Pick up empty pallet with top arm, A) Drive forward, pick up load . rotate 180 ° to position pallet on top. Check clearance B) Raise load to 4 in. clamp against (10 cm) top pallet.
LOAD HANDLING – BULK BOX HANDLER Tilt back for transport. A) Tilt mast to 3–4° position forks parallel to Transport load floor. centered. 12 in. (30 cm) B) Drive forward, CL3876.eps CL3877.eps position load with arm pads. Check overhead clearance. CL3878.eps Position load parallel to ground...
LOAD HANDLING – MARBLE HANDLER WARNING: Use arms to stabilize the load only. They are not designed to clamp and carry. Approach the load and position the foot under CAUTION: Inspect trailer the bundle. Clamp and load for damage before stabilizing arms on the loading or unloading.
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LOAD HANDLING – MARBLE HANDLER (CONTINUED) Carefully raise and transport the bundle. Remove the security strap from the arms. Back the Marble Handler away from the bundle. CL3149.eps 6892487-R3...
LOAD TROUBLESHOOTING IF LOAD IS SLIPPING: Reclamp load against bumper Check for bent contact pads or forks, straighten or replace Check hydraulics for low supply pressure. Refer to Service Manual CL1177.eps Check for worn contact pad surfaces, replace surface or pads 6892487-R3...
SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OSHA Regulations – Industrial Trucks and Attachments (6) A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge of ramps or WARNING: The safe operation and maintenance platforms while on any elevated dock or platform or freight car. of industrial trucks is regulated by Occupational Trucks shall not be used for opening or closing freight doors.
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