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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL POWERED STRADDLE LIFT TRUCK MODEL 989021 Global Industrial Manual Part No. 989021M globalindustrial.com 11/06/2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FOREWORD As a lift truck operator, you are respon- This manual is intended to remain with sible for a machine that is useful, pow- the truck at all times as a handy refer- erful, and can be hazardous if not ence guide to operation. -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Global Industrial Straddle trucks trol are all located on the control handle. utilize the straddle leg configuration, All trucks feature an automatic high which normally straddles the load. - Page 5 R8566 989021 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical ESCRIPTION Hook label (indicating lift spot) Mast warning label Warning label Key switch label Forward and Reverse label Warning label Pinch point label Caution label Charger status indicator label Data plate...
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Page 6: Load Capacity
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: R6115 LOAD CAPACITY The further the load center is from the no more than 24 inches from the face of backrest, the lower the load capacity. -
Page 7: Before Operation
BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 9 covers important areas specified in the parts and inspection points on trucks which service manual maintenance should be checked prior to operation. section. Depending on use, some trucks may require additional checks. WARNING: The illustration on the next page shows If the truck is found to be unsafe a sample format for an Operator Check-... - Page 8 R6235GL...
- Page 9 Sample of Operator Check List Operator Checks ITEM PROCEDURE Transmission and hydraulic Check for signs of fluid leakage. systems Forks Check for cracks and damage and that they are properly secured. Chains, cables and hoses Check that they are in place, properly secured and not damaged.
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Page 10: Instruments And Controls
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The steering arm and control handle reverses the direction of the truck upon provide controls for steering, forward contact with the operator. and reverse speed control, braking, Detailed operating instructions are in horn, and raising and lowering the forks. the Operation section of this manual. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control R8567 Control Handle All directional and speed controls are to a stop and then, unless the controls located on the control handle. are returned to the center neutral posi- tion, accelerate in the opposite direc- Forward and reverse are controlled by tion. -
Page 12: Stopping
Stopping either positions, the travel controls will deactivate and the brake will apply. To Stop the truck as gradually as possible. release the brake, just move the control Unnecessary rapid stopping could be handle to the operating position. hazardous. Load could become unsta- ble. -
Page 13: Battery Charging
Raise or lower the forks until they are properly aligned with the pallet open- Battery Charging ings. Move the truck slowly into position so Refer to page 24 for battery safety and that the forks are centered about the maintenance. load. -
Page 14: Moving A Disabled Truck
19. Carefully move the truck away from 20. If forks are elevated, lower to travel the load watching to make sure the position. load doesn’t move or shift. If the load Moving a Disabled Truck does move, return the truck to the load and reset. - Page 15 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 R8588 Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition.
- Page 16 Operate truck only from walking position. R8571 Never place any part of the body into the mast structure. R8572...
- Page 17 Do not carry passengers. R8573 Keep feet clear of truck and always wear foot pro- tection R8577...
- Page 18 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R8574 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.
- Page 19 Travel with lifting mechanism as low as possible. Always look in direction of travel. Keep a clear view, and when load inter- feres with visibility, travel with load or lifting mechanism trailing. R8578 Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly and do not angle or turn.
- Page 20 Do not overload truck. Check capacity plate for load weight and load center information. R8580 When using forks, space forks as far apart as load will permit. Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks are com- pletely under load, and load is as far back as possible against load backrest.
- Page 21 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. R8582 Do not handle loads which are higher than the load backrest or load backrest exten- sion unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward.
- Page 22 Elevate forks or other lifting mech- anism only to pick up or stack a load. Watch out for obstructions, especially overhead. R8584 Do not lift personnel on forks or work platform with this truck. It is not designed for this function and some- one could get seriously injured if they fell off.
- Page 23 Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under a load or lifting mechanism. R8586 When leaving truck neutralize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R8587...
- Page 24 SUPPLEMENT 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 25 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.
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Page 26: 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. - Page 27 NOTES...
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