Loading And Unloading; Parking - Big Joe V Series Operator's Manual

LOADING AND UNLOADING.

1. Place the truck in front of the
load.
2. Adjust the forks sideways to
maintain proper balance of the
load.
3. The pallet should be evenly posi-
tioned across both forks.
4. Insert the forks into the pallet a
far as possible.
5. To raise the load from the ground:
a. Slightly lift the load.
b. Be sure the load is stable.
c. Tilt the forks back to level the
load.
6. When handling bulky loads which
restrict your vision, operate the
truck in reverse except when
climbing grades.
Stacking.
1. Slowly approach the load area.
2. Stop the truck right in front of the
load.
3. Check the condition of the load.
4. Tilt the mast forward until forks
are horizontal.
5. Raise the forks until they are a lit-
tle higher than the load.
6. Move forward to place the load
directly over the desired area and
stop the truck.
7. Make sure you load is just over
the desired area and slowly lower
the load into position. Make sure
the load is securely stacked.
8. Lower forks from the load using
necessary lift and tilt operation
and then back the truck up.
9. After making sure the fork tips are
clear of the load, lower the forks
and tilt backwards.
Un-stacking.
1. Slowly approach the load to be
retrieved.
2. Stop the truck is right in front of
the load.
3. Check the condition of the load.
4. Tilt the mast forward until forks
are horizontal.
5. Raise the forks up to the position
of the pallet or skid.
6. Make sure the forks are posi-
tioned properly for the pallet.
Slowly move forward to insert the
forks into the pallet as far as pos-
sible and then stop the truck.
7. Check around the truck to insure
that the path of travel is unob-
structed and back away slowly.
8. Lower the forks and tilt back-
wards.

PARKING.

When finished with moving loads,
return the truck to its maintenance or
storage area. Turn off the key switch.
Charge batteries as necessary. Refer
to battery care instructions,
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