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-...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Big Lift LLC Pallet trucks lift and trans- Trucks in this series may vary in load port loads on rigid forks.
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R6837 E30 / EZ30 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical D40 / EZ40 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical...
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R6692 WPT Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical R6838 WRT Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical...
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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 8 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 horn. Control handles on all models provide controls for steering, forward have a “belly-button” reversing switch and reverse speed control, braking, which reverses the direction of the raising and lowering the forks, and truck upon contact with the operator.
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Walkie/Rider Pallet Trucks have a grab On the WPT & WRT trucks a battery dis- bar which also contains lift, lower and connect is mounted near the steering horn controls.Detailed operating arm. Pulling the disconnect removes all instructions are in the Operation section power from truck circuits in the event of of this manual.
OPERATION Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control R6694 Control Handle All directional and speed controls are come to a stop and then, unless the located on the control handle. controls are returned to the center neutral position, accelerate in the Forward and reverse are controlled by opposite direction.
Stopping released, the truck should be placed “OUT OF SER- Stop the truck as gradually as possible. V I C E ” u n t i l i t c a n b e Unnecessary rapid stopping could be inspected by a qualified hazardous.
Battery Charging Raise the forks to lift load. Lead the truck by the control han- Refer to DOC 245 for battery safety dle with the load trailing except and maintenance. when in confined areas. Ramps should be traveled with operator uphill of truck when empty, or operator downhill of truck with load on forks standing off to side...
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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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Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate truck only from walking position. R6697 Walkie/Rider Pallet Trucks: Keep feet within limits of truck. R6839...
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Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck. R6699 Do not carry pas- sengers. R6701...
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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. R6702 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.
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Always look in direction of travel. Keep a clear view, and when load interferes with visibility, travel with load or lifting mecha- nism trailing (except when climbing ramps. R6704 Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn.
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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. R6706 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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Keep hands out of lifting mechanism. R6708 When leaving truck neutralize travel con- trol. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R6709...
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 Joe Authorized Dealer.
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