Safety Features; Options And Accessories - Big Joe PDI Series Operation Maintenance Manual & Parts List

The battery-powered lift truck is quiet and without
exhaust fumes.
The reversible dc motor propels the lift truck in forward
and reverse direction throughout the available speed
range. The PDI lift truck can be driven with forks raised
or lowered; however, the speed is restricted when the
forks are raised above a preset limit.

1-3. SAFETY FEATURES.

The PDI is designed and engineered to provide maxi-
mum safety for operator and payload. Some of the
safety features incorporated into the design are:
Dead-man brake to apply mechanical brake and cut off
drive power when the steering arm is released.
Belly-button switch to reverse truck should the opera-
tor accidentally pin himself against a wall or obstruc-
tion when backing up.
High speed limit switch to restrict speed when lift car-
riage is raised above the preset limit.
All control functions automatically return to "OFF"
when released.
Externally accessible quick-disconnect battery plug
within operator's reach.
Separately fused control circuits and power circuits.
Readily accessible HORN button.
Lift carriage backrest to help stabilize the load.
Pressure compensated flow control valve regulates
maximum lowering speed within prescribed limits.
High visibility color scheme of truck provides visual
alert of trucks presence.
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1-4. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.

Big Joe offers many options and accessories for the
PDI lift truck such as:
Key switch
Remote Lift/Lower Control in Control Arm or Remote
Control Box Attached by a Coiled Cord or both
Wider Lift Carriage
Cold Conditioning
Battery Capacity Indicator with or without Lift Lockout
Hour Meter For Motors
Longer Carriage Forks
Dry Charged Batteries
240 V, 60 Hz, Single Phase Charger
48 inch Load Backrest Extension
Adjustable Straddles
RAMS
Boom w/Hook
Slip-on Platform...smooth or diamond surface
Roller Platform
Work Platform
Transistor Control
The most commonly used options and accessories are
described in SECTION 11.
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