Page 1
OPERATOR’S MANUAL EPT-55 HAND PALLET 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.
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PROCEDURES EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OWNER’S PURCHASE RECORD WARRANTY CHECK SHIPMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND/OR USE 5.1 LOADING SPECIFICATION 5.2 MAXIMUM INCLINES OR DECLINE GRADES 5.3 SAFETY WITH TALL LOADS EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7.1 BEFORE USE...
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1.0 SAFETY PROCEDURES 1. Do not operate this truck unless you have been trained and authorized to do so. 2. Do not operate this truck until you have read and understood all of the safety information and instructions contained herein and on the truck.
Warranty Registration at www.bluegiant.com. For more information about Blue Giant Warranty Support, please contact your local Blue Giant Equipment dealer, representative or authorized partner near you. You may also visit www.bluegiant.com or phone 1.905.457.3900.
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 5.0 CHECK SHIPMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND/OR USE The hand pallet truck is to be carefully checked at the manufacturer’s plant before shipment. In order to ensure that no damage has occurred during transport, the hand pallet truck should be checked upon receipt for transport damage and to ensure correct operation.
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6.0 EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS The following data must always be specified to ensure correct processing of your spare parts order: A) Truck type (capacity) B) Serial number of the truck C) Complete Part Number...
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Individual trucks are assembled and ready to use. Pallet trucks purchased in crate quantities (6 units to a crate) require some assembly. Tools Needed for Assembly: 5 mm / 8 mm Allen Key Remove screw (No.
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTES ON USE There is a hand lever on the drawbar for raising and lowering the hand pallet truck. This can be moved into three positions: NEUTRAL LOWER LIFT DRIVE POSITION Lever up, truck will lower at...
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9.0 SERVICE CHECKLIST • With control lever in lift position, pump the handle a few strokes to lift load • Move control lever to neutral position to free handle of all OPERATION pumping force •...
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION CAUSE ACTION Shortage of oil Add appropriate filtered working oil Insufficient lifting Set operation lever to lowering Air in pump position and pump handle repeatedly Too much hydraulic Pump off appropriate amount of...
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 11.1 HANDLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST DRAWING REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION B101 080-7E101 Blade Spring B102 080-7E102 Spring Pin B103 080-7E103 Roller B104 080-7E104 Spring Pin B105 080-7E105 Spring Pin B106 080-7E106 Spring Pin...
Page 13
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 11.1 HANDLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST CON’T. DRAWING REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION B128 080-7E128 Spring B129 080-7E129 Strike Pin B130 080-7E130 O-Ring B131 080-7E131 Axle Sleeve B132 080-7E132 O-Ring B133 080-7E133 Bolt B134...
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 11.3 FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST DRAWING REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION – 080-7E0 Complete Pump Assembly 080-7E1 Handle and Pump Complete 080-7E2 Steer Wheel Shaft 080-7E3 Steer Axle Bolt 080-7E4 Thrust Bearing 080-7E5 Supporting Base...
Page 16
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL 11.3 FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST CON’T. DRAWING REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 080-7E24 Spring Pin 080-7E25 Shaft 080-7E26 Shaft 080-7E27 Spring Pin 080-7E28 Roll Ring 080-7E29 Shaft 080-7E30 Spring Pin 080-7E31 Frame or Fork Wheel...
Page 17
EPT-55 HAND PALLET TRUCK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL NOTES ISSUE DATE: JULY 13, 2016 REV.1 (PART # 038-697E)
Need help?
Do you have a question about the EPT-55 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers