Operating - Tarter PFQA Operation And Assembly Manual

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OPERATING

Before each use, perform all necessary maintenance
described in the maintenance section.
Read, understand, and follow the safety information
pertaining to training, preparation, starting and stopping,
operation, transportation, maintenance, and storage at
the beginning of this manual.
DANGER: Capacity based on balanced load
placed no more than halfway out from head
unit. Do not exceed the capacity of your
front-end loader attachment or tractor.
Maximum lift capacity should never exceed rated lift
capacity of the pallet fork.
WARNING: For PFQA - Do not exceed 3000
lbs. lifting capacity at 19" load center.
For PFQA12 – Do not exceed 1200 lbs. lifting
capacity at 19" load center.
Keep the load slightly tilted back to secure its weight
against the frame. The heaviest side should be closest to
the frame and not near the end of the fork tines.
Rotating the front of forks too high can cause the load
to shift and fall onto the operator or others. Rotating the
front of the forks level or lower can cause the load to fall
forward.
Make sure pallet fork frame is properly attached to loader.
Completely engage the load before lifting. Fork length
should be at least two-thirds of the load length. It is
recommended to always keep the lifting surface of the
forks level. When backward tilt is required to stabilize the
load, use extreme caution.
Keep the load centered on attachment and loader.
Unbalanced loads increase the possibility of tipping or
rolling over. Secure the load properly. Unsecured loads
can fall unexpectedly.
Make sure the weight of the load is centered between the
forks.
Lift the load slightly to make sure the load is stable. If the
load appears to be unstable, lower and reposition.
NEVER lift a load with one fork. This will cause the load to
be unbalanced.
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NEVER lift objects without pallets.
Do not lift round bales.
Check the pallet fork frequently to make sure it is properly
attached. Also check and make sure the pins are seated
and locked in place as well as the forks are secured to
upper carrying bars.
Do not use forks for digging, pushing, prying, pulling or
lifting. Only lift palletized loads.
Do not chain or strap palletized loads to loader arms,
loader hitch, pallet form frame or forks.
Always lower forks to the ground before dismounting
from the power unit.