Rankin JLF-2242 User manual

RANKIN EQUIPMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Manufacturer warrants to original Purchaser that its product is free from major
defects in material under normal use and service for a period of 180 days from the date
the product is shown to have been placed into operation by original distributor custom-
ers or for one year from date of shipment from Manufacturer's plant, whichever shall
first occur.
The Manufacturer's obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the repair or
replacement, at its option, of the parts which are returned F.O.B. Manufacturer, Yakima,
WA, and which are determined by Manufacturer to be defective. Provided further that
such parts shall be returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Manufacturer
through the dealer or distributor from whom the purchase was made. Transportation
charges prepaid by customer. Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for outside
labor.
THIS IS THE SOLE AND ONLY WARRANTY OF MANUFACTURER AND NO OTHER
WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR BY
LAW, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.
This warranty shall not be interpreted to render us liable for injury or damages of any
kind or nature, direct, consequential, or contingent, to person or property. This warranty
does not extend to loss of crops, loss because of delay in harvesting or any expense or
loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery, rental or any other reason.
The sole and only remedy in regard to any defective products shall be the repair or
replacement thereof herein provided, and Manufacturer shall not be liable for any con-
sequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages resulting from or caused by any
such defects.
The Manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in
specifications at any time, without incurring any obligations to owners of units previously
sold.
No one is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this warranty nor the exclusions, limita-
tions, and reservation.
The price of goods sold is determined using this warranty as a cost factor.
WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one
of the main concerns in designing and devel-
oping a machine. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury or death,
study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow
them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never
be operated in this condition. Keep all shields
in place. If shield removal becomes neces-
sary for repairs, replace the shield prior to
use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5.
Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to
operate or assemble this unit until they
have read this manual and have developed
a thorough understanding of the safety
precautions and of how it works.
Review
the safety instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with farm machinery and trained in this
equipment's operations. If the elderly are
assisting with farm work, their physical limita-
tions need to be recognized and accommo-
dated.
7. Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and a seat belt.
8. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin-
ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question -
DON'T TRY IT.
9. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function
and life of the equipment.
10. In addition to the design and configuration of
this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and acci-
dent prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropri-
ate sections of the Tractor and machine
Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety
Signs affixed to the Tractor and the machine.

2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately,
our efforts to provide safe equipment can be
wiped out by a single careless act of an
operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the aware-
ness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, trans-
port, maintenance and storage of this equip-
ment.
3. It has been said, "The best
safety feature is an in-
formed, careful operator."
We ask you to be that kind
of an operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and under-
stand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and to follow these. Accidents
can be avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to
careless injuries. Read this manual, and the
manual for your tractor, before assembly or
operating, to acquaint yourself with the
machines. If this machine is used by any
person other than yourself, or is loaned or
rented, it is the machine owner's responsibility
to make certain that the operator, prior to
operating:
a. Reads and understands the operator's
manuals.
b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop tractor,
engine, and machine quickly in an emer-
gency. Read this manual and the one pro-
vided with your tractor.
6. Train all new personnel and review instruc-
tions frequently with existing workers. Be
certain only a properly trained and physically
able person will operate the machinery. A
person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not quali-
fied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. If the elderly
are assisting with farm work, their physical
limitations need to be recognized and accom-
modated.
2.4 SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have
become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign
should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your author-
ized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or
the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
• Determine exact position before you remove
the backing paper. (See Section 3).
• Remove the smallest portion of the split
backing paper.
• Align the sign over the specified area and
carefully press the small portion with the
exposed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
sign in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.
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2.5 PREPARATION
1. Never operate the tractor and machine until
you have read and completely understand this
manual, the Tractor Operator's Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found on the
safety signs on the tractor and machine.
2. Personal
protection
equipment
including hard
hat, safety
glasses, safety
shoes, and
gloves are
recommended
during assem-
bly, installation, operation, adjustment, main-
taining, repairing, removal, or moving the
implement. Do not allow long hair, loose
fitting clothing or jewellery to be around
equipment.
3.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO LOUD NOISE MAY
CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without
equipment attached can
often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial
hearing loss. We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time basis if the
noise in the Operator's position exceeds
80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis
can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over
90db adjacent to the Operator over a long-
term basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss.
NOTE:
Hearing loss from loud
noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and
other such sources close to the ear) is cumu-
lative over a lifetime without hope of natural
recovery.
4. Operate the machine only
with a tractor equipped with
an approved Roll-Over-
Protective Structure (ROPS).
Always wear your seat belt.
Serious injury or even death
could result from falling off
the tractor ---particularly
during a turnover when the operator could be
pinned under the ROPS or the tractor.
5. Clear working area of stones, branches or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked or
snagged, causing injury or damage.
6. Keep bucket/forks away from overhead power
lines. Electrocution can occur without direct
contact with an overhead power line.
7. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
8. Be sure machine is properly mounted, ad-
justed and in good operating condition.
9. Before starting, give the machine a "once
over" for any loose bolts, worn parts, cracks,
leaks, frayed hoses and make necessary
repairs. Always follow maintenance instruc-
tions.
10. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety
signs are properly installed and in good
condition.
11. Check that mounting pins are in good condi-
tion and all locking pins are installed.
12. Move wheels or tires to their widest position
for maximum stability.
13. Add wheel ballast or rear weight for maximum
stability.
14. Do not use on tractors with narrow front ends.
Use wide front axle only.

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2.6 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Loader and
Forks. Clean or replace all safety signs if they
cannot be clearly read and understood. They
are there for your safety, as well as the safety
of others. The safe use of this machine is
strictly up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a
cautious, safe-minded operator who recog-
nizes potential hazards and follows reason-
able safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed these Forks to be used with all its
safety equipment properly attached, to mini-
mize the chance of accidents. Study this
manual to make sure you have all safety
equipment attached.
3. Fork attachments are designed to engage and
load palleted material. Do not use forks to
handle large loads such as bales, posts, etc.
and avoid carrying loose or shiftable loads.
4. Practice raising, lowering and tilting unit and
its load when learning to operate loader and
forks. Become familiar with controls before
operating.
5. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any
reason, it must be replaced before the ma-
chine is again operated.
6. Keep the loader arms and forks at a low
position when moving and when working on
inclines.
7. Do not operate near the edge of drop-offs or
banks.
8. Do not operate at an angle on steep slopes.
Drive up or down but not across. Keep
bucket, forks and arms low.
9. Make allowances for increased length and
weight of tractor during operation and moving.
10. Remove all sticks, stones, roots, and wires
from working area before starting. Take care
not to contact overhead obstructions during
operation.
11. Never operate controls from the ground.
Operate only from the operators seat to
prevent unexpected loader and fork move-
ment that can lead to crushing between frame
members.
12. Use extra care when handling large round
loads or other shiftable objects unless loader
and forks are equipped with an attachment
designed to secure objects. A grapple fork
anchor devise is recommended.
13. Large round loads or loose objects can roll
back down loader arms. Secure objects
before raising arms. Keep arms low.
14. Keep bucket/forks away from overhead power
lines. Electrocution can occur without direct
contact with an overhead power line.
15. Do not exceed machine lift capacity. Over-
loading can cause structural damage and lead
to unsafe operating conditions.
16. Never carry, lift or move people on arms, forks
or bucket. Do not use machine as a work
platform.
17. Always use two people to handle heavy,
unwieldy components during assembly,
installation, removal or moving.
18. Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should occur
during assembly, installation, operation,
maintaining, repairing, removal or moving.
19. Do not walk or work under a raised machine
or attachment unless it is securely blocked or
held in position. Do not depend on the tractor
hydraulic system to hold the machine or
attachment in place.
20. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
21. Do not allow riders on the machine or tractor
at any time. There is no safe place for any
riders.
22. Do not go under raised loader or forks. Keep
others away.
23. Before you operate the machine, check over
all pins, bolts, and connections to be sure all
are securely in place. Replace any damaged
or worn parts immediately.
24. Review safety instructions annually.

2.7 TRANSPORT SAFETY
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1. Comply with state and local laws governing
highway safety and movement of farm ma-
chinery on public roads.
2. The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable
in most localities. However, some localities
prohibit their use. Local laws should be
checked for all highway lighting and marking
requirements.
3. At all times, when driving the tractor and
equipment on the road or highway under 20
mph (32 kph) use flashing amber warning
lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV)
identification emblem. Do not exceed 20 mph
(32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and
surfaces.
4. Keep tractor in gear to provide engine braking
when going downhill. Do not coast.
5. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
6. Keep brake pedals latched together at all
times.
7. Do not drink and drive.
8. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for
traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
9. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at
a low speed and at a gradual steering angle.
Make certain that at least 20% of the tractor's
weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe
steerage. Slow down on rough or uneven
surfaces.
10. Keep loader in a low position when traveling.
Remember, the higher the loader, the higher
the center of gravity with increased risk of the
unit upset.
11. Never allow riders on either tractor or ma-
chine.
2.8 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service
area clean and
dry.
- Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all cotter pins are properly
installed to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
10. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
8. A fire extinguisher
and first aid kit
should be kept
readily accessible
while performing
maintenance on
this equipment.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation.
Never operate the engine in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, lower loader
arms and forks to the ground, shut off the
engine, set the brakes, and remove the
ignition key.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
6. Use personal protection devices such as eye,
hand and hearing protectors, when performing
any service or maintenance work.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specifica-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.

2.10 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around
the stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
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2.9 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Make sure that all the components in the
hydraulic system are kept in good condition
and are clean.
2. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and metal lines.
3. Relieve pressure before working on hydraulic
system.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using
tapes, clamps or cements. The hydraulic
system operates under extremely high-
pressure. Such repairs will fail suddenly and
create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and
eye protection when
searching for a high-
pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to
isolate and identify a
leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure
stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical atten-
tion immediately. Serious infection or toxic
reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid
piercing the skin surface.
7. Before applying pressure to the system, make
sure all components are tight and that lines,
hoses and couplings are not damaged.
8. When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off
hydraulic supply and relieve hydraulic pres-
sure.

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EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE
SIGN-OFF FORM
2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM
The Manufacturer follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural
Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be
operating and/or maintaining the Loader Mounted Forks must read and clearly understand ALL Safety,
Operating and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We
feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to operate this machine.
A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the
equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual and have been instructed in
the operation of the equipment.
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