FOREWORD As a lift truck operator, you are reference guide to operation. Detailed responsible for a machine that is use- maintenance procedures are found in ful, powerful, and can be hazardous if the parts and service manual for the not operated as described. Your Big specific truck model, and are to be Lift LLC truck may weigh more than performed only by a qualified techni-...
SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING and CAUTION are both signal words intended to alert the viewer to the existence and relative degree of a hazard. They are both preceded by a safety alert symbol consisting of an exclamation mark enclosed by a triangle. A Warning indicates a hazard which could result in injury or death if proper pre- cautions are not taken.
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R7166 Name Plate Location - Typical 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:...
LOAD CAPACITY Do not overload truck. Check name the load center exceeds 1/2 the length plate for load weight capacity and load of the forks or is not centered between center information. the forks. The fork length and wheel- base must be adequate for the skid or The load capacity depends on the bin to be handled.
BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 6 covers important monthly for proper lubrication, inspection points on trucks which proper fluid levels, brake main- should be checked prior to operation. tenance, motor maintenance Depending on use, some trucks may and other areas specified in the require additional checks.
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Operator Checks ITEM PROCEDURE Transmission and hydraulic Check for signs of fluid leakage. systems Forks Check for cracks and damage. Guards and load backrest Check that safety guards are properly secured and not damaged. Safety signs Check that warning labels, nameplate, etc., are in good condition and legible.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The steering arm and control handle Detailed operating instructions are in provide controls for steering, forward the Operation section of this manual. and reverse speed control, braking, A battery disconnect is mounted near and raising and lowering the forks. the steering arm.
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POWER BUTTON charge decreases, additional LEDs will light. The power button (1) is used to switch control current on and off. • When the second to the last LED flashes, the battery is 70% dis- OPTIONAL KEY SWITCH charged. The optional key switch (2) has two •...
OPERATION FORWARD & REVERSE TRAVEL eratively until it starts to move in the opposite direction. The forward and reverse controls are located on the control handle. LIFT AND LOWER. Lower the control handle to a comfort- Lift able position to disengage the brake and to energize the electric circuits.
BATTERY CHARGING tered over the forks and as far back as possible. Refer to DOC 245 for battery safety Raise the forks to lift load. and maintenance. Lead the truck by the control han- dle with the load trailing except when in confined areas.
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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 this operator’s manual and on this truck.
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Operate truck only from walking position. R7170 Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck. R7171...
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Do not carry passengers. R7172 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of- way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R7173...
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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. R7174 Always look in direction of travel.
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Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel with lifting mechanism downhill. R7176 Do not handle loads which are higher than load backrest or load backrest extension unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward.
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Keep hands out of lifting mechanism. R7178 When leaving truck neutralize travel con- trol. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R7179...
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Big Lift LLC. Visit www.bigjoesupport.com to download a .pdf manual.
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Hi. What does it mean when the tool symbol light located near of battery level start blinking?