Stopping; Parking; Load Handling - Big Joe PDSR Operator's Manual

Straddle reach lift truck
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Stopping

Stop the truck as gradually as possi-
ble. Unnecessary rapid stopping could
be
hazardous.
become unstable.
To stop the tucks movement (forward
or reverse), raise the control handle to
the up position or push the control
handle all the way down. In both posi-
tions, the electric brake will activate
and the brake will apply. To release
the brake, just move the control han-
dle to the operating position.
NOTE: The steering arm gas spring
automatically
steering arm to the upright
position when the steering
arm is released.
CAUTION: If the control handle does
not raise immediately to
the vertical position when
released, the truck should
be placed "OUT OF SER-
VICE" until it can be
inspected by a qualified
repair technician.

Parking

When parking the truck, do not
obstruct traffic lanes or aisles.
1.
Park the truck in its designated
parking area.
2.
Raise the steering arm until verti-
cal to apply the parking brake.
3.
Fully lower forks.
4.
Turn keyswitch to off position.
Remove key for added security.
5.
Pull out battery disconnect.
The
load
could
raises
6.
Push in emergency brake switch.

Load Handling

Handle only loads arranged for
stability and always use cau-
tion. Raise and lower the load
smoothly to prevent the load
from falling.
the
Always be sure the load and
load center are within the
capacity of the truck. If in doubt
check the data plate.
1.
Approach the load slowly.
2.
Stop the truck when the forks are
just in front of the load.
3.
Adjust the forks to the maximum
practical width to support the load
to be lifted.
4.
Raise or lower the forks until they
are properly aligned with the
height of the pallet openings.
5.
If equipped, side shift the forks to
help align with the pallet open-
ings.
6.
Move the truck to align forks with
pallet or skid as close as possi-
ble.
7.
Extend lift carriage so the forks
are within pallet or skid, and the
load is centered over the forks
and as far back as possible.
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