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. Detailed not operated as described.
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. A Warning indicates a hazard which could result in injury or death if proper pre- cautions are not taken.
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LPT33 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical ITEM COMPONENT ITEM COMPONENT Big Joe Decal Key On/Off Decal Support Decal Loose/Lock Decal (Battery) Caution Decal (Access Panel) Fuse Decal (Fuse Size) Name Plate “Do not stand” Decal Charging Light Decal...
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Truck Overview ITEM COMPONENT ITEM COMPONENT Control Handle Frame Emergency Stop Switch Load Wheels Steering Arm Battery Lift Cylinder Pump and Motor Assembly Drive Wheel Forks Caster Wheel (Option) Load Backrest (Option) WARNING: This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the following warning plus any other warnings located near or on the battery.
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 assumes a uniform load whose center is at 1/2 the length of the fork and cen- tered between the forks.
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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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. Safety signs Check that warning labels, nameplate, etc., are in good condition and legible.
Control Handle - Top 0 to 99999 hours and it will log hours when traveling or lifting. On the LPT33 pushing the red discon- nect plunger removes all power from The battery discharge indicator has a the truck circuits in the event of an memory function.
OPERATION Driving Instructions R8644 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. To change directions or to stop the truck, rotate the speed control lever in Forward and reverse are controlled by the opposite direction.
Steering On the LPT33 push the red discon- nect plunger to remove all power Moving the control handle (which con- from the truck circuits. nects to the steering arm) right or left will turn the truck right or left. When maneuvering around corners, make sure there is adequate clearance.
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 uphill of truck when empty, or oper- ator downhill of truck with load on forks standing off to side of truck.
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Make sure the charger is plugged The LEDs should light up. in and then insert the battery to the charger cradle. External Battery Charging Table 1: Charger LED Status Indicator LED Color LED Status Description Solid The charger is charging Yellow Flashing There is a charger error...
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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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Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate truck only from walking position. R8651 Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck. R8652...
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Do not carry passengers. R8653 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians. Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed. R8654...
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R8655 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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Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle or turn. Travel with lifting mechanism downhill. R8657 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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When leaving truck neutralize travel control. Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake. When leaving truck unat- tended also shut off power. R8659 When leaving the truck for an extended period of time remove the battery. R8660...
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 download from www.bigjoesupport.com or you can contact your Big Joe Authorized Dealer.
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