Blue Giant BGL-33 Operator's Manual

Walkie counterbalanced stacker
Hide thumbs Also See for BGL-33:

Advertisement

Quick Links

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BGL-33 WALKIE COUNTERBALANCED STACKER
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.
ISSUE DATE: MAY 5, 2020 REV.0 (PART # 038-942E)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the BGL-33 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Blue Giant BGL-33

  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BGL-33 WALKIE COUNTERBALANCED STACKER 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your specific truck model, and are to be Blue Giant truck may weigh more than performed only by a qualified techni- cian. further...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Have your appear, with illustrations, in the Oper- supervisor or the designated author- ating Precautions section of this man- ity contact Blue Giant Authorized ual. Dealer for replacement.
  • Page 5 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical WARNING: This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the warning decal located near the battery. An example is shown here:...
  • Page 6: Load Capacity

    LOAD CAPACITY The further the load center is from the center of gravity is no more than 24 backrest, the lower the load capacity. inches from the face of the forks or 24 The load center must also be no inches above the top side of the forks.
  • Page 7: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 6 covers important cation, proper fluid levels, inspection points on trucks which brake maintenance, motor should be checked prior to operation. maintenance and other areas Depending on use, some trucks may specified in the parts and ser- require additional checks.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Instruments And Controls

    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 horn, and raising and lowering the the steering arm.
  • Page 10: Optional Features

    OPERATION Forward and Reverse Travel and progress the truck from slow to maxi- Speed Control mum travel speed. All directional and speed controls are To change directions or to stop the located on the control handle. truck, rotate the speed control lever in the opposite direction.
  • Page 11: Steering

    Steering site direction of travel and then releasing it when the truck stops. Moving the control handle (which con- Plugging is a convenient way to nects to the steering arm) right or left stop the truck during normal will turn the truck right or left. When operation.
  • Page 12: Parking

    Steering Arm Braking Positions Regenerative Braking: If the Load Handling speed contrrol lever is released, the truck automatically brakes regeneratively. When the speed is below 0.5 MPH, the brake WARNING: applies. Handle only loads arranged for stability and always use cau- Parking tion.
  • Page 13: Moving A Disabled Truck

    Move the truck away from the 12. Line up the truck with the unload- rack until the load clears the rack ing area. and then lower the forks. 13. Stop the truck and raise or lower Lead the truck by the control han- the forks until the pallet is in posi- dle with the load trailing except tion with the unloading area.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R7056 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.
  • Page 16 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. R7071 Do not handle loads which are higher than the load backrest or load backrest extension unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward.
  • Page 17: Notice - Obtaining A Parts And Service Manual

    NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Blue Giant Manufacturing Company. To order, obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Blue Giant Authorized Dealer.
  • Page 18 Corporate 410 Admiral Blvd USA 6350 Burnt Poplar Road Mississauga, ON, Canada L5T 2N6 Greensboro, NC 27409 t 905.457.3900 f 905.457.2313 www.bluegiant.com If calling within North America: t 1.800.668.7078 f 1.888.378.5781 © Copyright Blue Giant Equipment Corporation 2020...

Table of Contents