Parking; Battery Charging; Load Handling - Big Joe PDS 20 Operator's Manual

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 and make sure
the lift carriage is all the way
down.
4. Turn keyswitch to off position.
Remove key for added security.
5. Pull the gray battery disconnect
or push red disconnect plunger
on S22 & S25 trucks.

Battery Charging

Refer to DOC 245 for battery safety and
maintenance.
NOTE: Battery charging instructions
are contained in the service
manual.

Load Handling

Handle only loads arranged for
stability and always use caution.
R a i s e a n d l o w e r t h e l o a d
smoothly to prevent the load from
falling.
WARNING:
Always be sure the load and load
center are within the capacity of
the truck. If in doubt check the
nameplate.
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.If the truck has rigid
forks, position the truck so the
forks will give maximum support
to the load.
4. Raise or lower the forks until they
are properly aligned with the pal-
let openings.
5. Move the truck slowly into posi-
tion so that the forks are centered
about the load.
6. Make sure the load is against the
backrest and then raise the forks
until the pallet clears the rack.
7. Move the truck away from the
rack until the load clears the rack
and then lower the forks.
8. Always operate the truck with the
forks in the DOWN position and
slightly raised when operating on
a grade.
9. Lead the truck by the control han-
dle with the load trailing except
when in confined areas. Ramps
should always be traveled with
operator uphill of truck
.
10. Always look in the direction of
travel. Move slowly and check
clearances
obstructions.
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WARNING:
when approaching