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OPERATOR’S MANUAL BG2-72 LOW LEVEL ORDER PICKER ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY NOT APPEAR EXACTLY AS SHOWN WARNING Do not operate or service this product unless you have read and fully understand the entire contents of this manual. Failure to do so may result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
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WARNING Do not operate this truck unless you have been authorized and trained to do so, and have read all warnings and instructions in Operator's Manual and on this truck. Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition. Give special attention to tires, horn, lights, battery, controller, lift system (including forks or attachments, chains,...
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 precautions are not taken.
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WARNING: This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the warning decal located near 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 should be checked prior to operation. maintenance, motor Depending on use, some trucks may maintenance and other areas require additional checks.
Operator Checks ITEM PROCEDURE Transmission and hydraulic Check for signs of fluid leakage. systems Forks and rear tray Check for cracks and damage; that they are properly secured. Chains, cables and hoses Check that they are in place, secured correctly, functioning properly and free of binding or damage.
CONTROLS Refer to the following illustration for the location of the controls. Controls STEERING CONTROL (1) OPERATOR PLATFORM LOWER This control is operated in the conventional manner. Drive wheel To lower the operator platform, push direction is also indicated on the and hold this button until the desired instrument panel.
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FORK LOWER BUTTON (5) EMERGENCY POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH (9) To lower the forks, push and hold this button until the desired height is Pushing down the emergency power reached. Guard rails need to be in the disconnect switch disconnects the lowered position and deadman main power, deactivates all electrical footswitch needs to be engaged for...
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOW BATTERY ALARM LED (1) DEADMAN SWITCH ALARM LED This LED lights when the measured battery voltage is equal or less than When the deadman switch pedal is 40% normal battery voltage. released, this LED will illuminate. FAULT ALARM LED (2) BRAKE ALARM (5) When a fault is detected, this LED will This LED will illuminate when the...
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Driving Mode Display (4): The truck can be operated in two driving modes, high sped or crawl speed. High Speed Creep Speed Speed Mode Display (5): There are four speed ranges available in both high speed driving mode and the Display creep speed driving mode.
OPERATION Operation DRIVING PROCEDURES. The truck can be driven with the platform raised or lowered; however, the speed is WARNING: restricted when the platform Only one person is permitted in is raised above a preset limit of 15”. the operator’s compartment at all times.
Step on the deadman footswitch NOTE: The truck direction may be reversed while moving. The (10) to activate the electrical controls. control will cycle the motor to stop and then reverse in a Select the speed mode using the timed sequence without “left”...
Always transport loads on the before elevating lift. Always fully forks or the rear tray. lower the platform before moving to the next maintenance position. Always be prepared to brake. Ensure a safe workenvironment Only stop suddenly in emergency before proceeding with maintenance situations.
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The following operating instructions appear on the truck warning decal, which is located on the operator platform. Do not operate this truck unless you have been authorized and trained to do so, and have read all warnings and instructions contained in this operator’s manual and on this truck.
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Operate truck only from designated operating position. Never place any part of your body into the mast structure, between the mast and the truck, or outside the Operator's platform. Observe applicable traffic regulations. Do not carry passengers Yield right of way to pedestrians.
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Travel with lifting mechanism as low as possible. Always look in direction of travel & keep a clear view. 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.
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Elevate forks or other lifting mechanism only to pick up or stack a load. Watch out for obstructions, especially overhead. When using forks, space forks as far apart as load will permit. Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks are completely under load, and load is as far back as possible against load backrest.
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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. Do not allow any one to stand or pass under load or lifting mechanism.
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When leaving truck neutralize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unattended also discon- nect the battery.
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Blue Giant. To order, obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Blue Giant Authorized Dealer.
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