TERMINAL AS-BATTERY 3917093 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g03775671
Do not rotate the forks back with a load when attached to a machine with a Z bar linkage. The Z bar linkage could push the load off of the tines or damage the machine linkage.Serious injury or death may result from pushing the load off the tines.
Illustration 2 g00291587
Typical example
Open the top clamp. Position the fork in the center of the load.
Move the host machine forward into position and engage the load. The host machine should be square with the load. Space the fork tines evenly under the load.
Move the host machine forward until the load touches the uprights on the forks.
Close the top clamp. Tilt the forks backward in order to hold the load against the uprights on the forks. Raise the load.
Operate the host machine in reverse until the load is clear from the pile. Lower the load.
Lower the load into the travel position. For the best operator vision, carry the load close to the ground.
Travel with the load uphill on upgrades. Travel with the load uphill on downgrades. For better vision, travel in reverse with bulky loads.
Illustration 3 g00100578
Typical example
Position the load over the unloading area. Tilt the fork downward and raise the clamp in order to release the load.