GENERAL DESCRIPTION Trucks in the Big Joe Counterbalance All trucks feature an automatic high series utilize a weighted frame to coun- speed cut-off circuit which locks out terbalance the load.
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CB22 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical R7304 CB33 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical...
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PDC Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - 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.
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. the forks or 24 inches above the top side The load center must also be no higher of the forks.
BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 7 covers important for proper lubrication, proper inspection points on trucks which fluid levels, brake maintenance, should be checked prior to operation. motor maintenance and other Depending on use, some trucks may areas specified in the parts and 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 and that they are properly secured. Chains, cables and hoses Check that they are in place, properly secured and not damaged. Guards and load backrest Check that safety guards are in place, prop- erly secured and not damaged.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS - CB22 & CB33 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 horn, tilting and raising and lowering the the steering arm.
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS - PDC The steering arm and control handle ton" reversing switch which reverses provide controls for steering, forward the direction of the truck upon contact and reverse speed control, braking, and with the operator. horn. Control handles on some models Detailed operating instructions are in have pushbuttons for raising and low- the Operation section of this manual.
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The optional remote lift/lower control (if Other options are the battery capacity equipped) allows the operator to raise indicator, hourmeter and keyswitch and lower the forks while standing away which mount on the panel near the con- from the control handle. trol handle.
The lever is spring loaded to tion, accelerate in the opposite direc- return to neutral when released. Further tion. rotation in either direction will progress R7305 CB22 Control Handle R7306 CB33 Control Handle...
Plugging: This electrical braking tion. function consists of rotating the speed control lever in the opposite CB22 & CB33 Steering Arm Braking Positions...
PDC Steering Arm Braking Positions Steering Arm Braking Positions Regenerative Braking (CB22 & Parking CB33): If the speed control lever is When parking the truck, do not obstruct released, the truck automatically traffic lanes or aisles. brakes regeneratively. When the Park the truck in its designated speed is below 0.5 MPH, the brake...
Load Handling 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. WARNING: Always look in the direction of Handle only loads arranged for travel.
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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 under- stand all warnings and instructions contained in this operator’s manual and on this truck.
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Operate truck only from walking position. R4052 Never place any part of the body into the mast structure or between the mast and the truck. R4053...
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Do not carry passengers. R4054 Keep feet clear of truck and always wear foot protection. R4053...
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Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R7065 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.
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Travel with lifting mechanism as low as possible and tilted back. Always look in direction of travel. Keep a clear view, and when load interferes with visibility, travel with load or lifting mech- anism trailing. R4058 Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn.
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Do not overload truck. Check name plate for load weight capacity and load center informa- tion. R4060 When using forks, space forks as far apart as load will permit. Before lifting, be sure load is cen- tered, 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 los- ing the load, striking bystanders tipping the truck. R7071 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.
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Elevate forks or other lifting mecha- nism only to pick up or stack a load. Lift and lower with mast in the vertical position or tilted slightly back - never forward. Watch out for obstructions, especially overhead. R4064 Operate tilting mechanism slowly and smoothly. Do not tilt forward when elevated except to pick up or deposit a load.
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Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under a load or lifting mechanism. R4066 When leaving truck neutralize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unattended also shut off power. R4067...
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Big Lift, LLC. To order, obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Big Lift Autho- rized Dealer.
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