Standard Forks Disassembly; Rules For Load Transport; Machine Operating Area - MERLO PANORAMIC User And Maintenance Manual

- check that safety pin "B" engages
correctly, and goes
horizontal position once the forks are
coupled; this prevents the forks from
accidentally uncoupling. Do not use
the forks if the pin "B" is not returned
to safe position. (Fig.4)
- insert locking brackets "C" so as to
prevent the forks
sideways (Fig. 5).

STANDARD FORKS DISASSEMBLY

Proceed as follows to disassemble the
standard forks from
correctly and safely:
- these operations should be carried
out by a single operator
- always use the personal protection
systems shown in the paragraph
"SAFETY AND
PREVENTION MEASURES"
chapter "INTRODUCTION"
- lower the forks to the ground, and
check that they are correctly resting
on a flat, compact surface
- descend from the driver's cab
- lift pin 'B' from its safety position (Fig. 1) to a released position (Fig. 2), and check that it is kept in a lifted position
- climb into the cab again and carry out the fork removal operations with extreme caution. Perform the operations described
in paragraph 'STANDARD FORK ASSEMBLY' in reversed order.

RULES FOR LOAD TRANSPORT

- always handle loads slowly and with caution
- if you are not transporting any loads, you are allowed to drive your machine from one spot to another with the boom raised
to a maximum height of 2 metres from the ground
- if you are transporting a load, the boom must be in a transport position (see also paragraph "BOOM POSITION FOR ROAD
TRAVEL"), and the forks must be lifted to about 0.5 metres from the ground
- while driving your machine from one spot to another, avoid sharp acceleration and braking
- while driving your machine from one spot to another, always keep a low speed, and take all possible safety measures to
prevent the load being transported from shifting on or falling from your machine

MACHINE OPERATING AREA

- check soil condition and make sure that the working area is well lit
- make sure that nobody is standing in the machine operating area
- make sure that there are no overhead lines in the machine operating area
- make sure that the machine operating area is always sufficiently lit; should the standard lighting system your machine is
equipped with not be sufficient for the workplace, please contact either Merlo S.p.A. or your local dealer for additional
solutions which may suit your needs.
- make sure that all the windows and the rear-view mirrors of your machine are always perfectly clean; clean them at regular
intervals, so as to ensure good visibility over the machine operating area.
ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
- only use accessories approved by Merlo S.p.A.
- check that the accessories of your machine are undamaged and work correctly
- check that the stability control system of your machine works correctly
- check that the accessories are correctly mounted on the tool carrier carriage
- always follow the load chart of the accessory being used
- never lift any load with only one fork
- never use ropes, chains or slings hitched to the forks, to the carriage or to the telescopic boom to lift any load. Always use
the attachments designed for this purpose, which are type-approved and guaranteed by Merlo S.p.A.
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