Big Joe PDI Series Operation Maintenance Manual & Parts List page 6

Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained
and authorized to do so and have read all warnings
and instructions in operator's manual and on this truck.
Do not operate this truck until you have checked its
condition. Give special attention to Tires, Horn, Lights,
Battery, Controller, Lift System, (including forks or
attachments, chains, cables and limit switches),
Brakes, Steering Mechanism, Guards and Safety
Devices.
Operate truck only from designated operating position.
Never place any part of your body into the mast struc-
ture or between the mast and the truck. Do not carry
passengers. Keep feet clear of truck.
Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right of
way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at
cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed.
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.
Travel with lifting mechanism as low as possible.
Always look in direction of travel. Keep a clear view,
and when load interferes with visibility, travel with load
or lifting mechanism trailing, except when traveling
downhill.
Use special care when operating on ramps—travel
slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel with lifting
mechanism or load downhill.
Upon receipt, visually inspect the truck. If any damage
is found, report it to the carrier and to your Big Joe
dealer immediately.
Remove cardboard banded to forks. Check lift truck for
scratches and dents. Check to make sure that the lift
chains are free of slack. Inspect for oil leaks and loose
wiring connections. Make certain that all accessories
and attachments that were ordered are supplied.
Before the lift truck is moved, the battery must be
checked, recharged if necessary, and connected.
Refer to "Battery Care" in
checking instructions.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
PREPARATION FOR USE
SECTION 3 for battery
Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate for load
weight and load center information.
When using forks, space forks as far apart as load will
permit. Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks
are completely under load, and load is far back as pos-
sible against load backrest.
Do not handle unstable or loosely stacked loads. Use
special care when handling long, high or wide loads to
avoid losing the load, striking bystanders, or tipping
the truck.
Do not handle loads which are higher than the load
backrest or load backrest extension unless load is
secured so that no part of it could fall backward.
Elevate forks or other lifting mechanism only to pick up
or stack a load. Watch out for obstructions, especially
overhead.
Do not lift personnel except on a securely attached
specially designed Work Platform. Use extreme care
when lifting personnel. Make sure mast is vertical,
place truck controls in neutral and apply brakes. Lift
and lower smoothly. Remain in operating position or
immediate vicinity as long as personnel are on the
Work Platform. Never transport personnel on forks or
Work Platform.
Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under load or lift-
ing mechanism.
When leaving truck, neutralize travel control. Fully
lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving
truck unattended, also shut off power.
If you did not order an optional charge cord
ure 12-38 or Figure 12-39) then purchase an exten-
sion cord, 16 gauge, 3 wire, UL approved of the
type normally used for shop tools, heavier appli-
ances, etc.
Refer to Section 2 for operating instructions to test the
brakes and lift control.
If you do not obtain the proper results, or if improper
operation occurs, refer to troubleshooting in
4.
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