Global 988993 Assembly Instructions Manual

Global 988993 Assembly Instructions Manual

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POWERED PALLET TRUCK
MODEL 988993
Global Industrial
Manual Part No. 988993M
globalindustrial.com
08/16/2018

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  • Page 1 POWERED PALLET TRUCK MODEL 988993 Global Industrial Manual Part No. 988993M globalindustrial.com 08/16/2018...
  • Page 2 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING In accordance to  California Health & Safety Code Sections 25249.5 et. seq. this warning is to let you know that this product can expose you to chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information visit: www.p65warnings.ca.gov...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Detailed not operated as described. Your maintenance procedures are found in Global Industrial truck may weigh the parts and service manual for the more than some cars, depending on specific truck model, and are to be the model.
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION Global Industrial Pallet trucks lift and Trucks in this series may vary in load transport loads on rigid forks.
  • Page 5 R8501-A 988993 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Pos. Description Do not ride on truck Lifting Point Direction Decal on Control Handle Emergency Switch Decal Name Plate Key Switch On / Off Decal...
  • Page 6 WARNING: This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the following warning plus any other warnings located near or on the battery. An example is shown here:...
  • Page 7: Load Capacity

    LOAD CAPACITY Do not overload truck. Check name the load center exceeds 1/2 the length plate for load weight capacity and load of the forks or is not centered between center information. the forks. The fork length and wheel- base must be adequate for the skid or The load capacity depends on the bin to be handled.
  • Page 8: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 9 covers important monthly for proper lubrication, inspection points on trucks which proper fluid levels, brake main- should be checked prior to operation. tenance, motor maintenance Depending on use, some trucks may and other areas specified in the require additional checks.
  • Page 9 Operator Checks ITEM PROCEDURE Transmission and hydraulic Check for signs of fluid leakage. systems Forks Check for cracks and damage. Guards and load backrest Check that safety guards are properly secured and not damaged. Safety signs Check that warning labels, nameplate, etc., are in good condition and legible.
  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The steering arm and control handle horn. Control handles on all models provide controls for steering, forward have a “belly-button” reversing switch and reverse speed control, braking, which reverses the direction of the raising and lowering the forks, and truck upon contact with the operator.
  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control R8504 Control Handle All directional and speed controls are come to a stop and then, unless the located on the control handle. controls are returned to the center neutral position, accelerate in the Forward and reverse are controlled by opposite direction.
  • Page 12: Stopping

    Stopping the vertical position when released, the truck should Stop the truck as gradually as possible. be placed “OUT OF SER- Unnecessary rapid stopping could be V I C E ” u n t i l i t c a n b e hazardous.
  • Page 13: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging Raise the forks to lift load. Lead the truck by the control han- Refer to page 21 for battery safety dle with the load trailing except and maintenance. when in confined areas. Ramps should be traveled with operator uphill of truck when empty, or operator downhill of truck with load on forks standing off to side...
  • Page 14 The following operating instructions appear on the truck warning decal, which is located near the steering arm. Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained and authorized to do so, and have read and understand all warnings and instructions contained in this operator’s manual and on this truck.
  • Page 15 Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate truck only from walking position. R8490-A Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck. R8491-A...
  • Page 16 Do not carry passengers. R8492 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R8493...
  • Page 17 Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater. R849 Always look in direction of travel.
  • Page 18 Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel with lifting mechanism downhill. R8496-A Do not handle loads which are higher than load backrest or load backrest extension unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward.
  • Page 19 Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks are completely under load, and load is as far back as possible against load backrest. R8498 Keep hands out of lifting mechanism. R8499...
  • Page 20 When leaving truck neutralize travel con- trol. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R8500...
  • Page 21: Battery Safety And Maintenance

    ALL MODELS SUPPLEMENT BATTERY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION • Keep vent plugs firmly in place at all times. Only qualified and experienced personnel • Do not bring any type of flame, spark, should perform maintenance and repair on etc., near the battery. Gas formed while batteries.
  • Page 22 solution to get the solution beneath the Once fully charged disconnect AC connectors and removing grime from the plug, wind up or stow (as needed) the covers. Then rinse the battery with cool AC plug and coiled cable to prevent water from a low pressure supply to any damage.
  • Page 23: Notice - Obtaining A Parts And Service Manual

    NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Global Industrial.

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