Forklift Mechanical Scissor Grab (ISG-6)

Mechanical Scissor Grab - Boost Efficiency and Safety in Material Handling

STANDARD FEATURES

• Fixed internal pack height
• Profiled hooks for attachment of optional restraint net
• Fully automatic mechanism
• Segmented interchangeable rubber pads
• Painted bright orange for safety

OPERATION

• Fit the rubber pads' arms to the foot of the grab (if not already fitted) and attach with two safety lynch pins per pad arm.
• Insert the lifting pin from the Self Locating Yoke (separate attachment) or the swivel hook (separate attachment) through the lifting eye of the Scissor grab.
• With the unit in the locked open position, proceed towards your intended pack (if the unit is not open,, fully close the grab and lift again).
• Adjust the actuator wheels (Model ISG-5 only) so that when the white nylon wheels make contact with the top of the pack the rubber pads arms are positioned within the bottom half of the bottom row of blocks (the actuator wheels are positioned by retracting the sprung loaded pin from the positioning hole then slide the actuator wheel assembly to its new desired position ensuring that both sides are in the same corresponding holes).
• Lift the grab so it is positioned directly above the intended pack, and lower it until the actuator wheels are resting on the pack (do not slam the grab down on the pack) and the grab has fully closed. Once closed, begin to lift; the rubber pad arms will then close on to the bottom block of the pack and continue to lift until the grab has lifted the pack clear of the ground/pallet.
• Once the pack is clear, slide a restraint net (optional extra) under the pack and hook the net into the four profiled restraint net hooks in the main frame (this must be adhered to if lifting overhead).
• Drive the forklift to the desired position and lower the grab until the pack comes into contact with a firm surface and actuator wheels once again resting on the pack (remove the net before this if fitted). The rubber pads' arms will now have released from the bottom block but continue to lower until the grab fully closes.
• Lift the grab clear of the pack, and the unit will now be fully locked open, ready for the next operation.

MAINTENANCE

• The Scissor Grab should be inspected weekly for the general condition with particular attention paid to A, All weld points, B, Wear & distortion of lifting eyes and rubber pad arms, C, Any damaged components, D, Locks & latches, E-Security of all nuts and bolts, F, Security and condition of Rubber Pads.
• Especially in critical areas, general surface rusting should be regularly treated with proprietary inhibitors, primers, and paint.
• All hinges, latches, locks, hinge points, and springs must be lightly greased.
• Damage or failure must be reported or rectified immediately before the re-use of the grab.
• This product is certified for six (6) months from the date of manufacture, after which it is the customer, responsibility to have the product re-tested at an approved testing facility or inspected and logged in a register by a competent person as advised by the HSE.
  

HEALTH & SAFETY

• The department manager or section where the attachment is to be used must ensure the operators are fully conversant with the attachment, operation, and maintenance.
• Never lift an unstable pack of blocks.
• Ensure all packs are banded together.
• Never stand between or under the grab under any circumstances.
• Always use a restraint net when lifting overhead.
• Ensure that the grab is lifting on the centre of gravity of its intended load.
• Never grab beyond halfway up on a block on the bottom row of a pack.
• Keep hands and fingers clear of all moving parts to prevent trapping.
• Never shock load the grab when loaded, as this may result in losing the load.
• Always ensure the grab is fully closed between each operation to ensure the release mechanism rotates correctly.