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Owner's Manual
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Read this Owner's Manual before operating or servicing your LaneBlade®

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Name of purchaser: Date of purchase: Serial Number: Read this Owner’s Manual before operating or servicing your LaneBlade®...
  • Page 2 Customer Service: service@jtechusa.com (610) 458-4334 45 Senn Drive Chester Springs, PA 19425 (Scan for latest version of this manual) PN LaneBlade Manual Updated August 5, 2022...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TO DEPLOY THE LANEBLADE® ..9 TO STOW THE LANEBLADE® ... 10 SAFETY ....... . . 2 PARKING WITH THE LANEBLADE®...
  • Page 4: Preface

    The build plate shows specific information about your LaneBlade®. The build plate is located on the LaneBlade® as shown in the diagram on page 2 of this manual. The build plate must not be removed, modified, or defaced in anyway without J-Tech’s previous knowledge and written approval.
  • Page 5: Safety

    Note: If the In-Cab Safety Sheet or the Indicates a situation that, if not warning label are missing or cannot be read, avoided, could result in damage to contact J-Tech for replacement. product and/or property. NOTE: Identifies tips, helpful hints, and other information the owner/operator should...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    LaneBlade® to drop unexpectedly or causing Always support the LaneBlade® damage to the hydraulic components. Failure to with appropriate jack stands when lower LaneBlade® when parked can result in performing maintenance, pre-use inspections, serious personal injury. post-use inspections, or service.
  • Page 7: Hydraulic Safety

    SAFETY HYDRAULIC SAFETY BATTERY SAFETY Hydraulic oil under pressure can Batteries normally cause explosive cause skin injection injury. If you gases which can cause serious are injured by hydraulic oil, get medical attention injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or immediately.
  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Laneblade

    101" not exceed 20mph. Wings Fully Deployed 105" Do not make contact with debris at more than 20mph. The LaneBlade® is 41" from bottom of the blade to the top of the grille. It is 45" from the bottom of...
  • Page 9: Hydraulic System

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM fuses. In case of an unexpected hydraulic fluid The fill cap must be installed at all loss, the velocity fuses will prevent the LaneBlade® times in order to prevent damage from dropping from the stowed position. to the hydraulic unit.
  • Page 10: Unstowed Indicator

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LANEBLADE® LANEBLADE® UNSTOWED OPTIONAL DVR SYSTEM Your LaneBlade® may be equipped with an INDICATOR optional DVR system that works in conjunction Attached to the dash of your vehicle, the with the camera system. If equipped, the DVR...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Always check with your safety Check traffic behind you as often department and local authorities as safely possible when using the for vehicle operation and use of the LaneBlade® in LaneBlade®. your work zone. Always communicate your Always obey all posted traffic intentions to other drivers.
  • Page 12: Pre-Use Inspection

    OPERATION PRE-USE INSPECTION Check the LaneBlade® camera and monitor Always park the LaneBlade® for proper operation, clean lense, and vehicle in a safe and level area acceptable field of view using the standards when performing pre-use inspections. given on page 16.
  • Page 13: To Stow The Laneblade

    Completely lower the LaneBlade® TO STOW THE LANEBLADE® to the ground when parking the The LaneBlade® wings must be fully vehicle. Keep 8' clear of the LaneBlade® drop extended forward before raising zone. the LaneBlade® system to its stowed position.
  • Page 14 Never attempt to move debris Slow vehicle to 20mph while being aware of weighing more than 150 lbs. traffic behind you. The LaneBlade® will not Attempting to move debris weighing over 150lbs deploy if vehicle is traveling over 20mph. risks personal injury, damage to the LaneBlade®, the vehicle, and losing control of the vehicle.
  • Page 15: Post-Use Inspection

    LaneBlade®. with appropriate jack stands when performing post-use inspections. If debris is stuck to the LaneBlade®, when safe to do so, exit the vehicle wearing After every use, visually inspect the appropriate personal protective equipment LaneBlade®...
  • Page 16 LaneBlade® UNSTOWED light illuminates. With the LaneBlade® stowed, verify the UNSTOWED light extinguishes. While driving in a safe location over 20mph, attempt to deploy the LaneBlade®. It must not deploy while vehicle is traveling over 20mph. Any deficiencies must be corrected before...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    LaneBlade®, the vehicle battery or electrical maintenance checks on your LaneBlade® and the system, or the LaneBlade® hydraulic system. vehicle to which it is attached. These quarterly maintenance checks will help ensure your Hydraulic fluid, oil, and other LaneBlade®...
  • Page 18: Checking Hydraulic Fluid Level

    Park vehicle on a level spot in a safe location. Check the hydraulic fluid level following the steps enumerated on page 15. Ensure The LaneBlade® and wings must be in the hydraulic fluid level is at a proper level. stowed position to check the hydraulic fluid level.
  • Page 19: Blade Measurement And Replacement

    BLADE MEASUREMENT AND amperage. REPLACEMENT Your LaneBlade® blade is a wear item. To prevent VEHICLE damage to the LaneBlade®, you must measure the Maintain and service the vehicle as recommended distance from the bottom to the top of the blade.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Fill reservoir to proper level. See page 15. Pump circuit breaker Reset tripped circuit tripped. breaker. See page 16. LaneBlade® will not raise or raises Vehicle battery weak or Check vehicle charging slowly or partially. charging system system and/or battery.
  • Page 21 Hydraulic fittings or hoses Tighten or replace loose or damaged. components or contact J- LaneBlade® lowers by itself or will Tech for repair not stay in raised position. information. Cab control or hydraulic Contact J-Tech for repair system malfunction.
  • Page 22 LaneBlade®. Vehicle battery loses charge when Fault in vehicle electrical Check vehicle electrical LaneBlade® is not being used. system or battery. system and/or battery. Fault in wiring. Contact J-Tech for repair information. Safe Deployment Speed Control Fault in wiring.
  • Page 23 CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION UNSTOWED light does not Fault in wiring or sensor. Contact J-Tech for repair illuminate when LaneBlade® is information. deployed. UNSTOWED light does not Fault in wiring or sensor. Contact J-Tech for repair extinguish when LaneBlade® is information.
  • Page 24: In-Cab Safety Sheet

    If the optional DVR system is equipped, the LaneBlade® utilizes video and audio recording equipment. It is unlawful to knowingly disable or tamper with this equipment.
  • Page 25 Soft Stop 12. As needed, lubricate all moving parts for ease of operation. The control automatically allows the LaneBlade® to coast to a soft stop. This results in smoother operation and decreased wear on the hydraulic 13. With the LaneBlade® deployed, verify the LaneBlade®...
  • Page 26: Warranty And Returns Policy

    J-Tech must be obtained before returning any part. All RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) numbers expire 30 days after initial issue date. J-Tech will not be liable for transportation expenses; nor for loss of profits or use; nor for incidental, special or consequential damages of any kind.
  • Page 27: Registration Card

    REGISTRATION CARD PLEASE DETACH, COMPLETE AND RETURN TO J-TECH BEFORE PUTTING LANEBLADE® INTO SERVICE. Owner/Company Name:__________________________________ Company Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ LaneBlade® Serial Number: _______________________________ Date Purchased: ________________________________________ Fleet Manager’s Name: __________________________________ Fleet Manager’s Phone Number: ___________________________ Fleet Manager’s Email: __________________________________ Safety Officer’s Name: ___________________________________...

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