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5
Operation
5.1
Adjusting the distance between the fork arms
Hook suspension
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Protective equipment:
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Distance between the fork arms
Set the distance between the fork arms in such a way that the load can be lifted safely.
To do so, space the fork arms equally from the middle of the vehicle and lock them in
position. Adjust the distance between the fork arms as far as possible in order to grip
the load as far from its center as possible with the fork arms.
Fig. 10: Overview of hook suspension locking device
1.
Raise the fork arms up from the ground.
Open the locking device of the fork arms. To do so, put the lever (Fig. 10/1) of the
2.
locking device vertically upwards (Fig. 10/3).
L WARNING! Risk of hands and other body parts being crushed when
3.
moving!
Grip the fork arms at the head and fork blade and carefully move it to the side on
the fork carrier with appropriate force.
4.
Align both fork arms evenly to the center of the fork carrier and at the required
width.
Fork carrier with fork arms
Adjusting the distance between the fork arms
Driver of carrier vehicles
Protective clothing
Industrial hard hat
Protective gloves
Safety shoes
Operation
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