2 units 3t diesel forklift will be shipped
to Australia. The customer added two alternative attachments to the forklift
trucks. There were side shifter forklift and fork Positioners. Therefore,
customer can make an adjustment of width of a forklift fork.
And do you know how to adjust the width of
forks on forklift?
Determine the best setting for your
forklift's forks. If possible, it is best to set the forks at an equal distance
from the center of the forklift - this will help you maintain a proper center
of gravity. With each off-center adjustment, the center of gravity will change.
Combined with a heavy or high load, this can lead to dangerous situations,
especially around corners.
Raise the forks to a height of approximately
30 inches. Set the brakes on the machine and stand next to or between the
forks. There is a clamp behind the upper lip of each fork. Raise the clamp to a
vertical position. It should lock in this position, but this area is often
covered with grease and dirt, which may prevent it from locking. If this is the
case, keep the clip in an upright position. Wear gloves when working in this
area to protect your hands from grease and several pinch points; thick leather
gloves are best.
Lift the fork slightly. The fork will rest
in a small notch in the cross member; push the fork out of the notch so that it
slides along the top of the cross member. If the forks are rarely adjusted,
they may be very difficult to move. If so, move to the end of the fork and
disengage it by moving it from one side to the other. Slide the fork to the
desired position on the cross member.
Move the fork slightly until it falls into
the notch closest to the desired distance. Do not operate the machine when the
fork is not secured in the notch position. Once the fork is properly
positioned, place the clamp back into the locking setting. Try to move the
fork. If it moves, it is not properly set in the notch; make further
adjustments as needed. Repeat the process for the second fork.
Forklifts can handle thousands of pounds
and come in all sizes and types. While they can accommodate any number of
lifting attachments, their primary tool is the forks; these heavy metal forks
can handle huge weights and are fully adjustable to accommodate many different
loads.
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