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OPERATOR’S MANUAL LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY NOT APPEAR EXACTLY AS SHOWN WARNING Do not operate or service this product unless you have read and fully understand the entire contents of this manual. Failure to do so may result in property damage, bodily injury or death.
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Do not operate this truck unless you have: Been authorized and trained to do so. Have read all warnings and instructions in operator manual and on this truck. Do not operate this truck until you have: Checked its condition.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOREWORD As a lift truck operator, you are This manual is intended to remain responsible for a machine that is use- with the truck at all times as a handy ful, powerful, and can be hazardous if reference guide to operation.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING and CAUTION are both signal words intended to alert the viewer to the existence and relative degree of a hazard. They are both preceded by a safety alert symbol consisting of an exclamation mark enclosed by a triangle.
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Right Front LPJ-44 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical ITEM COMPONENT ITEM COMPONENT Forward and Reverse Decal Li-Ion Decal Lift Point Decal Caution Decal Name Plate Pinch Hazard Decal Warning Decal “Do not stand” Decal...
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Truck Overview ITEM COMPONENT ITEM COMPONENT Control Handle Load Wheels Battery Pump and Motor Assembly Steering Arm Forks Lift Cylinder Top Cover Drive Wheel Charger Cable Emergency Stop Switch WARNING: This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the following warning plus any other warnings located near or on the battery.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL LOAD CAPACITY Do not overload truck. Check name plate for load weight capacity and load center information. The load capacity depends on the load center. The load maximum capacity listed on the capacity plate...
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION The table on page 11 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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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Sample of Operator Check List ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 REV.1.0 (PART # 038-1146EO)
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Operator Checks ITEM PROCEDURE Transmission and hydraulic Check for signs of fluid leakage and/or abnor- systems mal noise. Forks and Frame Check for cracks and damage. Guards and load backrest Check that safety guards are properly secured and not damaged.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS The steering arm and control handle provide controls for steering, forward and reverse speed control, braking, raising and lowering the forks, and horn. Control handles on all models have a “belly-button” reversing switch which reverses the direction of the truck upon contact with the operator.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATION Driving Instructions R8625 Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control R8624 Control Handle Control Handle progress the truck from slow to maxi- mum travel speed. All directional and speed controls are located on the control handle.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Steering Remove the key from the keyhole. On the LPJ-44 push the red Moving the control handle (which con- discon-nect plunger to remove all nects to the steering arm) right or left power from the truck circuits.
LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Lead the truck by the control han- dle with the load trailing except WARNING: Before install- when in confined areas. Ramps ing the battery make sure should be traveled with operator that the truck key is not...
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Make sure the charger is plugged The LEDs should light up. in and then insert the battery to the charger cradle. External Battery Charging Charger LED Status Indicator NOTE: The figure above shows the...
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate truck only from walking position. R8629 Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck. R8630 ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 REV.1.0 (PART # 038-1146EO)
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Do not carry passengers. R8631 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R8643 ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 REV.1.0 (PART # 038-1146EO)
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL R8635 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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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel with lifting mechanism downhill. R8637 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.
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LPJ-44 SELF-PROPELLED PALLET LIFT TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL When leaving truck neutralize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R8632 When leaving the truck for an extended period of time remove the battery.
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Blue Giant. To order, obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Blue Giant Dealer. ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 REV.1.0 (PART # 038-1146EO)
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