Operation; General; Operating Precautions - Big Joe PDSR 30 Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Repair Parts

2-1. GENERAL.

This section gives detailed operating instructions for
the lift truck. The instructions are divided into the vari-
ous phases of operations, such as operating lift, driv-
ing, and stopping. Routine precautions are included
for safe operation

2-2. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.

WARNING: Improper operation of the lift truck may
result in operator injury, or load and/or lift
truck damage. Observe the following
precautions when operating the lift truck.
The following safety precautions must be adhered to
at all times.
• Do not operate this truck unless you have been
trained and authorized to do so.
• All warnings and instructions must be read and
understood before using the equipment.
• Equipment must not be altered in any way.
• Equipment must be inspected by a qualified person
on a regular basis.
• Do not exceed the rated capacity. Overloading may
result in damage to the hydraulic system and struc-
tural components.
• Be certain that the lifting mechanism is operating
smoothly throughout its entire height, both empty
and loaded.
• Be sure that mast is vertical - do not operate on a
side slope.
• Be sure the truck has a firm and level footing.
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SECTION 2

OPERATION

• Avoid overhead wires and obstructions.
• Check for obstructions when raising or lowering the
lift carriage.
• Do not handle unstable or loosely stacked loads.
Use special care when handling long, high, or wide
loads to avoid tipping, loss of load, or striking bysta-
nders.
• Center and carry the load as far back as possible
toward the lift carriage back rest. The center-of-
gravity of the load must not exceed the load center
listed on the nameplate. See Figure 2-1 for load cen-
ter limitations.
• Pick up loads on both forks. Do not pick up on only
one fork.
• When traveling, always lower the load as far as pos-
sible.
• When stacking pallets in racks and it is necessary to
move the load in a raised position, use caution.
Operate truck smoothly.
• Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right of
way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at
cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed.
• Operate truck only from designated operation posi-
tion.Never place any part of your body between the
mast uprights. Do not carry passengers.
• Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under load or
lifting mechanism.
• When leaving truck, neutralize travel control. Fully
lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving
truck unattended, turn off key switch, remove key
and disengage the emergency stop switch.
Figure 2-1 Load Center
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