User information
This
user information presents a general review regarding the application
of material handling equipment and does not substitute the existing
operating instructions for specific industrial trucks and elevating
platforms.
Transports with industrial trucks as well as lifting operations
may be carried out by competent persons (trained in theory and
practice) only.
When operated correctly, our Little
Mule® products will offer the highest degree of safety,
avoid damage to products and people and present a long life
expectance.
Modification of delivery
condition
Design and construction of Little Mule® material handling
products must not be altered by e.g. assembly of outside supplied
components, bending, welding, grinding, cutting-off parts, adding
boreholes, removal of safety devices or fitting of attachments.
Limitations of operation
Loading
The rated capacity (WLL) indicated on the product is the maximum
load which must not be exceeded.
Transport of people
Transport of people with industrial trucks is generally forbidden!
Operation in danger zones
Lifting or transport of loads must be avoided while personnel
are in the danger zone.
Do not allow people to stay on or below a raised load.
Do not place hands or feet under the raised fork frame or load
on account of the imminent danger of crushing or shearing.
Inspection before starting work
- Prior to starting work, the unit must be inspected for obvious
deficiencies and failures. Moreover, lowering, lifting, as well
as transporting of the load should be checked. For this purpose
the truck should be operated to lift, pull or push a load over
a short distance and lower again.
- Furthermore check the function of the driving and parking
brake as well as the key switch to protect against unauthorized
use.
- Load carriage and forks must not show obvious defects (deflections,
cracks or other wearing).
- Wheels and tires must not be defective.
- The hydraulic system must be in perfect
order (lifting, lowering, density).
- The functional capability of the collision protective device
should be checked.
- Battery charging status, fastening and cable connections of
the battery as well as battery plug must be inspected for appropriate
status as well as the battery cell lids (dry, clean).
Application
advices
- Our materials handling equipment must be operated on in-plant
areas only.
- Only use industrial trucks in perfect condition and with legible
identity plate.
- Industrial trucks may only be operated by skilled people,
who have been instructed (in theory and practice) by the responsible
user.
- The travel speed must conform to local conditions. Industrial
trucks must be operated on level ground without unevenness only.
- The operator must make sure that the load unit is in perfect
condition and safely attached.
- Pallets may be transported individually only. Industrial trucks
must not be used as car jacks.
- Industrial trucks must not be used in areas which are not
illuminated suffiently.
- Forks may not be used as levers.
- Loading of just one fork, e.g. for lifting of a machine, is
strictly forbidden.
- Industrial trucks may not be operated in direct contact with
foodstuffs.
- Never turn the hand lever 90° in order to stop the truck.
- The industrial truck must not be operated in explosive atmospheres
(special versions on request).
Maintenance and repair
- To ensure safe operation, all materials handling equipment
must be subjected to regular inspections according to the maintenance
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
- Materials handling equipment, which is due for maintenance
(normally at least once per year, unless adverse working conditions
dictate shorter periods) or products with obvious defects may
be returned to us for inspection and repair.
- Inspections and repairs must be performed by competent persons
or specialist workshops that use original spare parts. Inspections
and repairs have to be recorded consecutively.
Inspections
- Inspections are visual and functional and shall establish
that the product has not been damaged by incorrect transport
or storage. In addition check for damage, wear, corrosion or
other deficiencies as well as completeness and function safety
devices. Inspections are instigated by the user.
- Materials handling products have to be cleaned prior to inspection.
The cleaning procedure must not cause chemical damages (e.g.
no acid – embrittlement) no incorrect temperature stress by
e.g. flame cleaning or possible concealment of cracks due to
excessive material abrasion (sand blasting).
- We shall be pleased to consult you in this respect. Please
submit your materials handling product for inspection in referably
clean condition. This will reduce inspection costs considerably.
- Inspection of fork frame The fork frame has to be checked
regularly for obvious defects, deformations and cracks as well
as wear and corrosion.
- Inspection of control handle The control handle must be checked
regularly for obvious defects, deformations, cracks. Moreover,
check screws for fixed seat.
- Inspection of oil level Check oil level every six months (Oil
viscosity 30° Cst at 40°C). At ambient temperature around
0°C we recommend AVILUB RSL 22.
- Inspection of lubrication and density Bolts, axles and push
rods should be cleaned and lubricated depending on application
with e.g. Shell FD or comparable grease.
The hydraulic unit has to be checked regularly for density.
