FOREWORD As a lift truck operator, you are responsi- truck at all times as a handy reference ble for a machine that is useful, powerful, guide to operation. Detailed maintenance and can be hazardous if not operated as procedures are found in the parts and ser- described.
SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING and CAUTION are both signal words intended to alert the viewer to the exis- tence 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 following warning plus any other warnings located near or on the battery. An example is shown here:...
LOAD CAPACITY The further the load center is from the or 24 inches above the top side of the backrest, the lower the load capacity. The forks. Note that a truck under-going speed load center must also be no higher than changes is less stable than a standing that specified above the lifting surface truck.
BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 6 covers important for proper lubrication, proper fluid inspection points on the truck which levels, brake maintenance, motor should be checked prior to operation. maintenance and other areas spec- Depending on use, some trucks may ified in the parts and service manual require additional checks.
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Operator Checks ITEM PROCEDURE Check that key switch disconnects & restores Key Switch truck power when turned off and on. Before operation, turn on key switch and Battery capacity check that the electric capacity is enough. If low, recharge the battery. Hydraulic system Check for signs of fluid leakage.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The instrument panel contains the key dles located on each side of the mast are switch, lift/lower control lever, volt meter and used to help control the truck. charging indicators. The spring loaded steering handle is used to The foot actuated floor lock is used to hold propel and steer the lift truck.
OPERATION TRANSPORT Apply pressure to the steering handle and mast handles to move the truck for- Moving and Stopping ward. Pull evenly on the steering han- dle to move the truck backward. NOTE: The truck should only be operated on a level surface. To stop the lift truck, hand restraint against the steering handle and mast Turn on the key switch and check that...
Turning Move the lift truck forward to place the load as far back as pos-sible toward the Release the floor lock. lift carriage. Raise the forks to lift the load. NOTE: Turning and maneuvering the lift truck is made easier if the truck is CAUTION: To avoid spilling the load, in motion.
BATTERY CHARGING Refer to DOC 245 for battery safety and maintenance. Turn on the key switch when charging the battery. Charge for 3 to 5 hours (but not more than 24 hours). NOTE: Battery charging instructions are contained in the service manual. MOVING A DISABLED TRUCK Do not attempt to move a disabled truck;...
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The following operating instructions should be followed at all times when using truck. Do not operate this truck unless have been trained and authorized to do so, and have read and un- derstand all warnings and instructions contained in this operator’s manual. R6733 Do not operate this truck un- til you have checked its con-...
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Never place any part of the body into the mast structure. R7184 Do not carry passengers. R7185...
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Keep feet clear of truck and always wear foot protection. R7186 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of- way to pedestrians. Slow down and at cross aisles and wherever vision is ob- structed. R7187...
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Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on un- even or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use spe- cial care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater. R7188 Travel with lifting mecha- nism as low as possible.
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Do NOT operate on Ramps! R7190 Do not overload truck. Check name plate for load weight capacity and load center information. R7191...
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W h e n u s i n g f o r k s , space forks as far apart as load will permit. Be- fore 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 loads which are higher than the load backrest or load backrest extension unless load is se- cured so that no part of it could fall backward. R7194 Elevate forks or other lift- ing mechanism only to pick up or stack a load.
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Do not lift personnel with this truck. It is not de- signed for this function and someone could get seriously injured if they fell off. Use the correct equipment for this task. R7196 Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under a load or lifting mechanism.
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When leaving truck neutral- ize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unattended also shut off power. R7198...
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NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available at www.bigjoesupport.com. For questions or service please contact your Big Joe Authorized Dealer.
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