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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Big Lift LLC POWERED PALLET TRUCK Big Lift LLC Manual No. BL-WPT-OP-011 www.bigjoeforklifts.com 01/20/2011...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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-... -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Big Lift LLC Pallet trucks lift and trans- Trucks in this series may vary in load port loads on rigid forks. - Page 5 R6692 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:...
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Page 6: Load Capacity
LOAD CAPACITY Do not overload truck. Check capacity of the forks or is not centered between plate for load weight and load center the forks. The fork length and wheel- information. base must be adequate for the skid or bin to be handled. The load capacity depends on the load center. -
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. 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.
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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 raising and lowering the forks, and the steering arm. -
Page 10: Operation
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. -
Page 11: Stopping
Stopping Steering arm in vertical posi- tion: Raising the steering arm to Stop the truck as gradually as possi- near vertical position reduces ble. Unnecessary rapid stopping could travel to low speed. Further verti- be hazardous. Load could become cal positioning fully applies the unstable. -
Page 12: Battery Charging
Fully lower forks. pallet or skid, and the load is cen- tered over the forks and as far Turn keyswitch to off position. back as possible. Remove key for added security. Raise the forks to lift load. Pull out battery disconnect. Lead the truck by the control han- Battery Charging dle with the load trailing except... - Page 13 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 14 Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate truck only from walking position. R6697 Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck. R6699...
- Page 15 Do not carry passengers. R6701 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R6702...
- Page 16 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. R6703 Always look in direction of travel.
- Page 17 Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel unloaded with lifting mechanism downhill, and travel loaded with load uphill. R6705 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.
- Page 18 Before lifting, be sure load is centered, forks are completely under load, and load is as far back as possible against load backrest. R6707 Keep hands out of lifting mechanism. R6708...
- Page 19 When leaving truck neutralize travel con- trol. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R6709...
- Page 20 NOTES...
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Page 21: 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 Big Lift LLC. To order, obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Big Joe Authorized Dealer. - Page 22 Big Lift LLC...
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