Operators must be trained on the use, maintenance and Failure to comply may cause risk of death or safety aspects of the Bendi B40i4 Model trucks, under serious injury to yourself and others. the supervision of a trained and experienced operator.
Anytime you are doing maintenance or repair on the Proceed with caution. Failure to heed caution Landoll B40i4 truck, unless the truck must be on for may cause injury to person and/or damage investigative testing, remove the key from the key switch product.
B40i4 Decals and Placement Make sure your check each machine sign before you The location of each machine sign on the Bendi B40i4 operate your B40i4 forklift and replace any that are no forklift is illustrated on the next page. See Figure 1-1 on longer legible, are missing or damaged.
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FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Figure 1-2: Decals F-808-R0...
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Operator Safety • The operator is responsible for observing all instructions and regulations in his/her daily work routine, related to the use of this truck. WARNING • Be careful at cross aisles, doorways and other locations where people may step into the path of a •...
Whether you are a new operator or have used forklifts for many years, read through this Operator’s Manual. It provides step-by-step instructions to help you operate the Bendi B40i4 forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Seat Belt The drivers seat belt must always be worn when driving the forklift.
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Tipping Hazards and Conditions DANGER • Lift truck tip-over can cause serious injury or death to the operator or others in the area. Every operator must be thoroughly familiar with the tipping hazards listed in this section and must always avoid any operation of the truck which is likely to result in tipping.
FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Longitudinal or Lateral Tipping • Spread forks as far apart as the load permits and push completely under the load. Check that forks and loads The Truck Can Be tipped Either Longitudinally or are centered. Use care when handling off-center Laterally when driving: loads.
Gas Engine WARNING The Bendi B40i4 Model truck is powered by a liquefied If you use the wrong nuts, bolts or other petroleum gas (LPG) engine and is designed to minimize fasteners, parts will later break, stretch or loosen.
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FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY Table provided for general use. NOTES: 1-10 F-808-R0...
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Before shipping from the Landoll Corporation, each (hour meter reading and date). Bendi B40i4 truck is inspected to make sure the truck you Permanent logs serve as a checklist to show receive is in impeccable condition and equipped per your maintenance and repair history, and to record whether order.
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RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Horn, Lights, Etc. Lubricate all grease fittings and metal-to-metal surfaces located outside the truck. Refer to “Rotation Bearing Check lights for proper on/off operation and for blown Grease Points” on page 5-7 for lubrication information. bulbs. Check that the horn sounds when pressed. Repair and/or replace as needed.
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RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Tires and Wheels • If there is noticeable chatter or binding, immediately notify your supervisor or service personnel. Check tires for cuts or chunking, oil slicks, embedded • DO NOT attempt to repair the mast or operate the foreign material or excessive wear.
• The truck should be raised with the tires at least 2” (51 mm) off the floor and the frame set on large wooden Bendi B40i4 Forklift towing instructions: blocks. Hard polyurethane tires, over long periods of 1. With ignition off and park brake pedal released locate...
RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Figure 2-3: Brake Release Pump/Valve Assembly 2. Close the manual valve by pulling upward on the black handle, rotating 90°, then lowering until you feel a click. 3. Push and release red manual hand pump approximately 5 to 7 times to build enough pressure to release the park brakes.
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RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Table provided for general use. NOTES: F-808-R0...
Practice runs in a controlled and safe area, away from obstacles The Bendi B40i4 is a narrow aisle type lift truck. The and other personnel, are recommended. principle operation of this forklift truck is that the weight of...
UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT Truck Identification 6. Overhead Guard 7. Steering Column, wheel and knob The following illustration will help you locate components 8. Drive and Stop Pedals on your Bendi B40i4 forklift. 9. Dash Display 1. Forks 10. Engine Compartment 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT Identification Plate • Unladen Mass Without Battery - Total truck weight. • Min Service Weight of Battery - Not Applicable. The identification plate, which lists the rated capacity, • Max Service Weight of Battery - Not Applicable.
See identification (capacity) plate for rated capacity and load center information. Before you begin to operate the Bendi B40i4 forklift, you need to know some basic operation principles. One of the most important facts about the Bendi B40i4 forklift is its rated capacity (how much weight it can safely lift) and how to properly carry a load to maintain stability.
Brake System Features The brake system uses two independent methods. The The Bendi B40i4 Model truck is powered by a Liquefied use of the drive pedal to actively control hydraulic pump Petroleum Gas (LPG) engine, designed to minimize displacement and the stop pedal to provide a mechanical emissions.
UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT Satety Interlock Hydraulic Fan Both a key lock switch (Keyswitch) and an operator’s seat The oil flow to the hydraulic fan is regulated by a switch must be engaged before the truck can move. The proportional valve controlled by the VMC.
UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT Mast Tilt he mast tilt circuit provides the means for tilting the mast and fork assembly forward and back. Tilting movements are accomplished through the use of two hydraulic double-acting cylinders mounted to the top of the front plate.
Driving controls for the Bendi B40i4 truck include a stop cylinder can begin to move. Consequently, when the pedal and a drive foot pedal for speed control,...
See Figure 3-11. The lift lever not only controls the lift spool of the hydraulic valve but also The Bendi B40i4 forklift is equipped with a spring applied provides feedback to the vehicle Master Controller to hydraulic released brake system. The stop pedal does increase engine RPM while full lift is being selected.
UNDERSTANDING THE BENDI B40I4 FORKLIFT Horn Switch Panel The horn control button is located on the control pod, just The operator switch panel includes three on/off rocker to the left of the direction control lever. See Figure 3-11. switches to activate optional packages installed on your truck.
If the center of gravity shifts so it falls outside of the If you don’t understand the concepts of stability, border of the stability triangle, the truck will tip around the you run the risk of tipping over the Bendi B40i4 fulcrum. forklift truck, which can cause serious injury or Again, imagine a triangle, drawn between the three death.
24 in. Make sure that you do not pick up a load that is higher than twice the vertical load center. The maximum horizontal and vertical load centers your Bendi B40i4 forklift can handle is listed on the identification plate. 3-12...
The maximum fork height is the highest position the available. Bendi B40i4 forklift can lift a load. See Figure 3-17. This is measured from the floor to the forks when they are raised in their highest position. The higher the forks are Determining the Weight of the Load raised, the less stable the forklift becomes.
• Poor lighting making it hard to see hazards. • Wet, oily, or uneven terrain. • Other equipment or vehicles operated in the area. IMPORTANT Do not block the following items with the Bendi B40i4 AC forklift, or materials you are moving: • Electrical panels. • Fire exits.
Chapter 4 Operating the B40i4 Forklift This chapter of your Bendi B40i4 Forklift Operator’s Manual explains the concepts that must be thoroughly understood to operate a Bendi B40i4 forklift. Basic Operating Instructions DANGER DANGER Read the “Before You Begin (Please Read)” on page 1-1, Chapter 1, in this manual.
DANGER Before you operate your Bendi B40i4 forklift, familiarize Remain in your seat with the seatbelt fastened yourself with the controls and indicators. Practice going while the truck is moving. Your seatbelt will help forward, backward, turning, stopping and parking without you remain inside of the truck should it tip over.
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Turning Parking DANGER DANGER A lateral tip-over can occur if your truck is When you exit the vehicle, place controls in improperly operated. neutral and set the foot brake. If you leave the truck unattended, fully lower the mast, turn the Slow down before turning! truck Off and remove the key.
WARNING This section explains how each control and indicator on Never pull a fork toward you as this places your the Bendi B40i4 forklift operate and identifies their hands in a possible pinch position, which could location with an illustration.
The third lever, away from the operator, near the front of the armrest, is the side shift lever. See Figure 4-4. Side shift is a standard function on Bendi B40i4 forklifts. Pull it back to shift to the right; push it forward to shift to...
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Steering Wheel IMPORTANT The steering wheel is equipped with a steering knob, Make sure the release button on the buckle is set so which should be held firmly with your left hand at all you can unbuckle the seat belt quickly in an times.
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Dash Display Fork Positioner, Non-Side Shifting The Dash Display is centered in front of the steering Fork positioner options are hydraulically driven units that wheel. See Figure 4-8. It displays Engine Coolant allow the forks to move equal distance from each other to Temperature, Fuel, Hour Meter (accurately displaying accommodate the size of the load being moved (See active operating hours), Clock, Warning Icons and overall...
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT 2. During the fill operation, the LPG tank must be in a WARNING position so that the liquid level indicator will always be in the vapor space above the liquid level. Use only an approved LPG tank. Do not use an 3.
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT 6. Turn the shut-off valve counterclockwise to open the DANGER valve. 7. Inspect the fuel system for leaks when the fuel valve • Look in the direction you will travel before is open. Frost on the surface of the tank, valves or you begin to drive the forklift.
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OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT 2. For narrow aisles, straighten out the truck so it is 8 in. from the edge of the aisle opposite the load Item 2 - See Figure 4-11. For wider aisles, straighten out the truck so it is 36 in. to 48 in. from the side of the aisle where the load is located.
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OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT 8. Turn the steering wheel to keep the forks straight as you fully insert them into the load. Lift, tilt, and side shift as required to stabilize and pickup the load. See Figure 4-15. Only raise the load high enough to clear the rack or the load backrest may catch on the rack.
When you travel up or down an incline, follow these guidelines: • Make sure the gradient is 5% or less with a loaded Bendi B40i4 forklift and 8% or less if you are not carrying a load. • Always keep the load pointed uphill. See Figure 4-18.
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Follow these steps to store a load: 1. Approach the side of the aisle that is opposite the area where you will unload the forklift. Item 1 - See Figure 4-20. For narrow aisles, straighten out the truck so it is 6 in.
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OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Figure 4-21: Load Drop-Off Figure 4-23: Inserting the Load Drive forward and straighten out the load using the 9. Position the load directly over the rack beams and tilt steering wheel so it is square over the stack. See the mast into its vertical position.
OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Fire Extinguisher Option If your truck includes a fire extinguisher it should be inspected monthly or more frequently if circumstances dictate. The extinguisher should be checked to see that: • it is not damaged • the discharge outlet is not blocked •...
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OPERATING THE B40I4 FORKLIFT Table provided for general use. NOTES: 4-16 F-808-R0...
The Daily Checklist is provided describing routine inspections, adjustments and lubrication necessary to keep your Bendi B40i4 fork lift operating safely, followed by details to facilitate the specific checks. Maintenance Schedule A detailed and rigorous full inspection maintenance schedule must be followed and is explained in the “Bendi...
Truck Model Location Serial Hydraulic Date Driver number Number Number Number Shift Hr. Meter Operator’s Daily Checklist Status Safety and Operational Checks Condition/Operation Notes Fuel Odor If present, do not start truck! Report immediately Forks Check Top Clip Retaining Pin and Heel conditions Load Backrest Overall condition Lift and Loweing Control...
See Figure 5-2. This is caused by running over objects on a littered floor, overloading or bad driving The parking brake system on an Bendi B40i4 forklift is habits - i.e. sharp, rapid turns at high speeds or rapid manually controlled and is a part of the brake pedal. See starts and stops.
• It is recommended to use only Landoll 8. Add hydraulic oil as needed. Corporation replacement parts. Use only 9. DO NOT OVERFILL. With the level above the FULL...
Tilt Control 4. Apply a little extra grease to the top surface of the bottom channel pads. Move the tilt mechanism both directions, tilting the mast 5. Turn the truck back on and shift the mast to its full to both extents, watching for racking. Racking occurs right position and then turn Keyswitch back to the off when the tilt cylinder strokes are uneven (One cylinder position and remove key.
Auxiliary Function Controls (Optional) Seat, Belt, Slides & Switch If your truck is equipped with an auxiliary hydraulic Check the seat covering for rips or cuts. Check seat belt attachment, such as a fork positioner, sit in the driver’s straps for cuts, worn or frayed areas. Make certain seat seat and turn the truck on.
Use lubrication gun and adapter for flush type fittings *Failure to refill with oil that meets ISO 4406 cleanliness code 15/13/11 may void the warranty. Typical “NEW” oil DOES NOT meet this specification. Contact Landoll Corporation or your lubricant supplier for recommendation.
Technical Specifications Table 5-2: Standard Specifications Model B40i4 Capacity @ 24” Load Centers 4,000 lbs. / 1,814 kg Load Center 24 in. / 600 mm Weight Total 13,140 lbs. / 5,966 kg Front 3,500 lbs. / 1,589 kg Rear 9,640 lbs. / 4,377 kg Travel Speed 8 MPH / 13 KPH Lift Speed...
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Table provided for general use. NOTES: 5-10 F-808-R0...
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Document Control Revision Log: Date Revision Improvement(s) Description and Comments 03/01/11 F-580-R1 Initial Release-Joshua 11/02/16 F-580-R1 Hydraulic fluid change - Joshua...
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Equipment from Landoll Corporation is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 registration at all Landoll manufacturing facilities. Bendi Model B40i4 Narrow Isle Forklift Operator’s Manual Re-Order Part Number F-580-R1 LANDOLL CORPORATION 1900 North Street Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-5381 800-428-5655 ~ WWW.LANDOLL.COM...
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