Operator Manual - Crown Equipment Corporation
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1. Minimum battery size allowed XXX mm XX XX in wide XXX mm XX XX in long Undersize battery can affect truck handling and stability You could have an accident Use ULL classified Type EO battery A Know the Hazards TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS Your truck batteries produce fumes that can explode They also contain acid that could burn or disfigure you e Do not try to install remove charge or service your truck batteries unless you are trained and authorized e Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries e Your company should provide an area where it is safe to work on batteries Use that area for all battery work e Use protective equipment such as gloves eye shields aprons etc BATTERY RETAINER The batteries could slide out if the retainer is not in place Check before you operate your truck BATTERY SIZE Make certain you use the correct size and weight batteries Never operate a truck that has underweight or undersized batteries installed Continued next page Battery Maintenance 40 Battery Maintenance continued Know the Hazards BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERIES e Charge the batteries in designated areas only e See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level Never use an open flame to check the batteries e Make certain the chargers are the same voltage and amperage as your batteries2. l CHECK YOUR DISPLAY If any hydraulic function doesn t work check the indicator lights on the console display e The gates must be down e The palm interlock switch must be actuated e The proper set of foot interlock pedals must be actuated e Some service conditions may also prevent you from operating your truck Traverse Extend amp Pivot 24 Raise amp Lower 25 Raise amp Lower RAISE amp LOWER Primary raise and lower lets you move the entire operator platform and forks up or down on the primary mast Auxiliary raise and lower lets you move just the forks up or down on the auxiliary mast Note Emergency manual lowering valve located behind power unit door Primary Raise Lower Move the Raise Lower handle toward x you to raise the platform and forks Move the handle away from you to lower the platform and the forks zalini The farther you move the handle the faster the platform will raise or lower mg Auxiliary Raise Lower Press the button in the side of the handle and move the handle toward you to raise only the forks Press the button and move the handle away from you 0 to lower only the forks The farther y
3. PARKING BRAKE Move the switch up to apply the parking brake The indicator above the switch will light when the brake is on Some service conditions will also set the parking brake Always put the parking brake on when you leave the truck Move the switch down to release the brake Know the Hazards SEATED BRAKING VS STANDING BRAKING The brakes do not work the same from the two operating positions When seated you step down on a pedal to activate the brakes However when standing you remove a foot from a pedal to activate the brakes Stay alert especially when changing operating positions MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK Test your brakes at the start of each shift Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working If the stopping distance is too long for you to stop safely don t drive the truck Report any problem to your supervisor Foot Brake amp Parking Brake 20 Platform Safety 21 Platform Safety KEEP THE SIDE GATES DOWN e Keep the side gates down unless you are leaving the truck or picking from the side The truck will not operate with a gate up e Don t sit or climb on the side gates e Keep your entire body in the operator area HARNESS AND TETHER Use your harness and tether whenever you are working from a raised platform and have a side gate open Check
4. Z Fa SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Move seat up or down ACCESSORY SWITCHES Fan dome light and work lights PARKING BRAKE LIGHT Amber light on when parking brake is applied GUIDANCE LIGHTS OPTION e Green light on when guidance has control of steering Start slowly e Red light on when guidance is on but truck is not on the wire Steer manually BATTERY CHARGE DISPLAY The green bars show how much charge is left Have the battery changed or recharged when you see a flashing yellow light LOW SIGNAL STRENGTH LIGHT Amber light on when signal from guidance wire is low T IR 15 Display Panel Display Panel 16 Power On amp Off 17 Power On amp Off KEY SWITCH e Turn the key clockwise as far as it will go to the TEST position Check that the alarm and all indicator lights are working e Let go of the key and it will return to the ON position e Turn the key back to the OFF position to shut the truck off Always turn the key to OFF when leaving the truck POWER DISCONNECT Push the Power Disconnect button to disconnect the battery and cut power to the truck The brake will also be applied Always use the Power Disconnect if your truck isn t working right Don t operate the truck Report the problem to your supervisor Turn the key switch to OFF and back to TEST to reconnect the battery Sit or Stand Operation SIT STA
5. e Read the battery charger instructions e Be sure chargers are turned off before connecting batteries to them Otherwise you might create a spark which could cause a battery to explode Also make sure the truck key switch is turned off and all controls are in the neutral position 41 Battery Maintenance continued Warning Labels EACH WARNING LABEL ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT A moving par Read and obey all of them to protect Moving parts c N cut or crush hq feet arms or Id Avoid being crushed Keep head arms A hands legs and feet i within the operator area Minimum battery size allowed XXX mm XX XX in wide XXX mm XX XX in long Stop truck completely Undersize battery can affect truck before ge handling and stah au could have Tipovers al docks can There are blind spots not co serious inj by the mirror You could hit someone not a in the mirror Don t drive with the mirror in direction of travel serious injury Passengers could be seriously injured There is no safe place for them No Passengers open side gate It s the law you must be trained sr0P and certified to operate this truck OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 i bn the truck e h prk make Truck does not automatically slow down at end of aisles Unsafe loads can swing or fall into the operator area causing lever oper
6. WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY Capacity is the load including pallet or container that can be lifted to a given height at a given load center See the capacity plate on your truck Make certain you use the correct units of measure WHAT IS LOAD CENTER Load center is the distance from the vertical face of the forks to the center of an evenly distributed load LOADS MUST BE CENTERED amp EVENLY DISTRIBUTED Your truck could tip over in any direction if a load is placed or shifted to the front back or side of a pallet or container 11 Capacity amp Load Center 1360 3000 8000 315 600 24 Know the Hazards KNOW YOUR LOAD Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck s capacity plate Be careful when handling long high or wide loads Do not handle unstable loads EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your capacity plate Make certain you use the correct units of measure Pay attention to e Weight of load e Load center e Lift height HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY Be careful when using operations such as traverse extend or pivot Remember that anytime the forks move the load moves also This can affect stability Perform all operations smoothly CENTER THE LOAD Your truck could tip over if a load is placed or shifted to the front back or side of a pallet or container Make sure your load is evenly distributed and center
7. e Travel with the platform close to the ground when outside of an aisle Place the load against the vertical face of the forks e Be certain forks and load are in the travel position e Look where you are going before you change direction of travel Slow down when making turns See that you have room to drive and turn Check for overhead objects Watch out for power unit and fork load swing e Make certain the load will clear the operator platform before you use Traverse Extend Retract or Pivot Avoid sudden movement of controls Learn to use them smoothly at a moderate even rate e Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks or load Watch for overhead obstructions e Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area where there is a risk of falling objects Continued next page Be a Safe Driver 36 WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE e Slow down Yield or stop for pedestrians Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk or intersection e Be careful that you don t pin or crush someone For example Never drive your truck toward anyone standing in front of a fixed object e Watch out for power unit and fork load swing when turning e Never allow passengers on your truck e Keep others away from your truck while you re working Don t ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks e Don t let anyone use your truck unless they are trained and
8. With this feature your truck will either slow down or stop automatically when it comes to the end of an aisle You will hear a beep and the indicator light will turn on If the truck stops let up on the accelerator press the override button and resume travel A Know the Hazards STAY ALERT You must be just as careful and alert while driving on guidance as you are when driving with manual steering e Start slowly and look where you re going e Always be prepared to steer manually e Make sure there is nothing in your path on the floor or sticking out of the racks LISTEN FOR THE BEEP CHECK THE DISPLAY e Take control of the steering any time the red light is on e Check the display if you hear a beep Wire Guidance Option 32 Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK Ge 2 Test drive your truck in an uncongested area You must make sure your truck is safe to use e Try all the hydraulic functions 1 Walk around your truck and check it over e Check that the steering is easy and smooth e Inspect your harness tether snap hooks and mounting e Drive the truck slowly in both directions points Have them replaced if they look damaged or e Drive through the full speed range in both forward worn or have ever been used to stop a fall and reverse e Clean the safety shields and keep them clear e Check braking and plugging distances in forward and e Check to
9. you near a guided aisle Approach the wire at an angle of 30 or less Drive slowly and center the truck over the wire When you hear a beep and the red light turns off begin guided driving Start Slowly WHEN DRIVING ON THE WIRE e Watch where you re going Make sure your path is clear e Always be alert for beeps from the alarm or changes in the indicator lights that signal changes in guidance status e Start slowly after changing direction of travel Be sure the truck is following the wire AUTOMATIC SLOW DOWN While traveling on guidance your truck may slow down automatically for certain conditions e Low signal strength from the wire e Truck deviates slightly from the wire e End of Aisle Control optional is activated AUTOMATIC STOP Your truck may stop automatically for certain conditions e Signal strength from the wire is lost or is too low e Truck deviates too far from the wire e End of Aisle Control optional is activated 31 Wire Guidance Option FOR MANUAL STEERING Take control of steering push the guidance switch to OFF Note Whenever guidance is OFF the red light on the display will flash and the alarm will beep at a slow rate to remind you that you are in manual steering When the truck senses a guidance wire the rate of both the beeping and the flashing will speed up to notify you that a wire is near To acquire the wire see page 31 END OF AISLE CONTROL OPTION
10. make sure the battery is charged water level reverse Load size and floor conditions can affect these distances is OK and vent caps are in place Don t use an open flame to check the battery e Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working If the braking distance is too long to stop Make certain the battery retainer and side cover are properly installed safely don t drive the truck e See that all wheels are in good condition e Check wire guidance operation Mae Sure tte Tasting teulas Worse If anything doesn t look or feel right don t drive the truck e Check that both forks are secure and not bent cracked Report the problem or badly worn You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer part no OF 3772 Used properly this checklist can alert Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks service people to needed repairs Inspect all lift chains for damage Adjust the operator seat to the most comfortable position Turn the rear view mirror to the best viewing position Turn the key to TEST See that the alarm and all indicator lights are working Test the horn Make sure the power disconnect works 33 Daily Safety Check Daily Safety Check 34 Be a Safe Driver The most important component is you 35 Bea Safe Driver MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE e Do not use this truck unless you are trained and certified e Be
11. the harness tether snap hooks and mounting points daily for wear or breakage If it doesn t look safe don t use the truck Report the problem to your supervisor PALM SWITCH The travel twist grip has an interlock switch built into the top of it You must have your hand or palm on the top of the twist grip for the following load handling functions to operate e Auxiliary raise or lower e Traverse e Extend or retract e Pivot INTERLOCK PEDALS The platform has two sets of foot operated interlock pedals One set located on the pedestal is for seated operation The second set on the floor is for standing operation You also use these floor pedals for braking while in the standing position See page 20 You must have your feet on the correct set of pedals before you can operate your truck CHECK YOUR DISPLAY If any truck function doesn t work check the indicator lights on the console display AX Know the Hazards A DANGER Falling from a raised platform can cause serious injury or even death o Attach safety belt and tether when elevated and working with an open side gate FALLS CAN KILL You can reduce the risk of injury by being extra careful while working on an elevated Turret Stockpicker e Put the side gates down and keep your entire body inside the operator area e Watch where you re going Running into an object could cause you to fall e Wear your harness and keep
12. 8 Battery Maintenance WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES e Turn the truck OFF Make sure the parking brake is applied and all other controls are in neutral Disconnect the batteries Make certain you use the correct size and weight batteries Never operate a truck that has underweight or undersized batteries installed Use a roller stand to install or remove batteries Make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in the truck s battery compartment Also be certain the roller stand is at least as long as your batteries Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells You could cause sparks or do damage to the batteries Use an insulator such as plywood when necessary Use an approved spreader bar to place the batteries on or remove them from a stand Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the batteries AFTER INSTALLING BATTERIES e Replace the battery retainer and side cover Connect the batteries Turn the truck ON and check truck operation 39 Battery Maintenance A DANGER Batteries produce explosive gas Do not smoke use open flame or create an arc or sparks near this battery Ventilate well in enclosed areas and when charging Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which causes severe burns Do not get in eyes on skin or clothing In case of contact flush immediately Get medical attention if your eyes are affected 107
13. ND OPTION You have the choice of putting the seat down to drive your truck from a seated position or flip the seat up to drive from a standing position THERE ARE SOME DIFFERENCES The foot brake and the foot interlock pedals do not work the same for the two operating positions e For instructions on use of the foot brake see pages 19 and 20 e For instructions on use of the interlock pedals see pages 21 and 22 Sit or Stand Operation 18 Foot Brake amp Parking Brake FOOT BRAKE PEDALS The platform has foot brake pedals at two locations One location is for a seated position and one is for a standing position Brake operation is not the same from the two positions Be careful SEATED POSITION Press the center pedal on the pedestal to apply the brakes The pedestal brake pedal works only while you are seated Use the floor brake pedals if you operate your truck from a standing position STANDING POSITION Lift or remove your foot from either of the floor brake pedals to apply the brakes Both of the floor pedals must be down for the truck to operate The floor brake pedals work only while you are standing Use the pedestal brake pedal if you operate your truck from a seated position Note Whenever you apply the brakes power is cut to the drive motors so you cannot stop or slow your truck down by using plugging see page 29 19 Foot Brake amp Parking Brake
14. Operator Manual The most important component is you cng W D New Bremen Ohio 45869 USA 1997 PF12496 WEB Rev 6 06 Printed in U S A You Must be Trained IT S THE LAW YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED Federal law states that only properly trained operators are permitted to operate a powered industrial truck and that your employer must train you and certify that you are qualified to operate this powered industrial truck OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 It s the law you must be trained and certified to operate this truck OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 You or others around you can be seriously injured or even killed if you don t use this truck correctly Do not operate this truck in your work place until you Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual and have been trained and certified by your employer on the truck Falling from a platform can cause serious injury or death Put on the operator harness and attach tether before operating the truck Head arms hands legs or feet outside the operator area can be pinned or crushed whenever the truck is moving Stay within the m You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not operator area and stop the truck completely before getting off i adequately trained for lift truck operation A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it Or you could drive off a dock Falls from docks or dockboards can cause serious CE injury or e
15. ate the truck with A load that is off center A DANGER Falling from a raised platform can cause serious injury or even death Attach safety belt and A DAN G E R tether when elevated and working with an yourself and others A DANGER High voltage can cause electric shock or burn Serious injury or death could occur Disconnect battery s and consult Electrical Section of Service Manual before working on truck Batteries can produce explosive gas Do not smoke use open flame or create an arc or sparks near this battery Ventilate well when in an enclosed area and when charging This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes severe bums Do not get in eyes on skin or clothing In case of contact flush immediately and thoroughly with water Get medical attention if your eyes are affected All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions Copyright 1997 Crown Equipment Corp Warning Labels 42
16. certain you understand how your truck works and the hazards that go with it Don t drive the truck if you have any doubts e Know the capacity of your truck Load Weight Load Center and Lift Height Make certain you use the correct units of measure e Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are fire hazards Be certain your truck is the correct fire safety type for the area e Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry and your clothing is proper for the job MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY e Inspect your truck before using it see pages 33 and 34 If it s not working right or something is broken report the problem Don t use the truck e In an open area test the braking and plugging Check at a slow travel speed first then a faster one Know the distance it takes to stop before you start work DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY BE ALERT e Wear your harness and have the tether fastened when elevated and working with an open side gate Never stick an arm foot or any part of your body outside the operator area no matter how slow the truck is moving A hand or foot caught between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off e Keep your hands on the controls and feet on the pedals e Travel in the direction that gives you the best view Look where you re going slow down in congested areas e Slow down for slippery floors Don t run over things
17. certified e Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using an approved platform Even then use extreme caution e Use a securely attached and approved safety platform e Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly e Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied e Lift and lower slowly e Watch for overhead obstructions e Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted e Never transport anyone on a safety platform from one location to another 37 Bea Safe Driver continued AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS e Be extremely careful when working around docks or ramps Stay away from the edge e Check capacities Be sure your truck with load isn t too heavy for where you are driving e Make sure the load you are moving is stable Spread the forks as far as you can and center the load Insert the forks as far under the load as you can e Watch out for overhead obstructions e Turret trucks should not be used on ramps or grades If you must drive on a grade travel slowly and never turn the truck If carrying a load travel with forks upgrade If unloaded travel with forks downgrade Keep the fork height below 300mm 12 inches LEAVING YOUR TRUCK e Stop your truck completely before getting off Lower the forks to the floor Turn the truck off or disconnect the battery e Avoid parking on inclines But if you must block the wheels of your truck Be a Safe Driver continued 3
18. ed over the forks Capacity amp Load Center 12 Capacity Plate CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION The capacity plate is by the steering handle Co It contains e Truck serial number e Capacity information load load center and lift height e Truck type a fire safety rating e Truck weight with battery does not include load e Attachment information if any READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE Capacity may be reduced as lift height A increases For example On the sample plate 1360kg 3000 Ib can be lifted to 8000 315 in But above 8000 315 to 9220 363 capacity is reduced from 1360 3000 to 1180 2600 Capacity is reduced as load center increases For example On the sample plate 1360kg 3000 Ib can be lifted if the load center is 600mm 24 in But if the load center is increased to 865mm 34 capacity is reduced from 1360 3000 to 955 2100 SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE The information shown on this sample plate does not apply to your truck CAUTION Units of measure kg mm Ib in You may not increase capacity if load Truck Weight with Max Battery th hown on vour 7050 1540 le center is less than s y Truck Type Fork Exteid Offset capacity plate E 100 4 Atrachment Data amp g Note ANSI B56 1 requires that all data Q be shown first in Metric units and then Load T a A n x les A Ue USA units Center RE Li PE De a e gt B Capac
19. ings to find topics Some pages also have a picture of the truck in the corner showing features or functions covered on that page KNOW THE HAZARDS Watch for and read these special blocks You will find information about possible safety hazards and how to avoid them HOW TO DRAWINGS On many pages you will find pictures as well as text to help you understand how to use your truck safely and productively What s in it for You 6 Your Turret Stockpicker TURRET STOCKPICKERS BUILT TO STANDARDS Your turret truck is designed to transport stack and This truck was designed and built to retrieve loads current industry and government standards and guidelines For more inf ti the following YOUR TURRET TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE aaa M NN e American National Standards With a lnag it may weigh more than 6 automobiles Institute ASME B56 1 e You don t steer the same Giecupationalisatety and e You don t brake the same Health Act OSHA 1910 178 e You don t accelerate the same Rev 1999 e Underwriters Laboratory HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK UL 583 National Fire Prevention Association NFPA 505 Put the side gates down Keep your hands and feet inside the operator compartment and on the controls Look in the direction you re going WHEN TO USE THE HARNESS AND TETHER Wear your harness and attach the tether whenever the ered operator compartment is elevated and you have a side gate ial open The harness
20. ity with Mast Vertical Capacity B 1180 2600 9220 363 600 24 1360 3000 8000 315 600 24 815 1800 9220 363 865 34 955 2100 8000 315 865 34 13 Capacity Plate OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS AND LOAD CENTERS Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers not given on your capacity plate Know the Hazards TRUCK WEIGHT Some floors have limited capacity Check your capacity plate for the weight of your truck Remember to add the weight of the load you have on the forks Make certain you use the correct units of measure TRUCK TYPE Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there are fire hazards Watch for marked areas For example You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted to EE or EX trucks Capacity Plate 14 Display Panel TRAVERSE EXTEND LIGHT Green light on when the forks and auxiliary mast are in the travel position PIVOT LIGHT Green light on when the forks are pivoted to the travel position SERVICE LIGHT Amber light on when something needs to be fixed Report the trouble to your supervisor even if the truck seems to be working OK GATE LIGHT Red light on when a gate is up PALM FOOT SWITCH LIGHT Amber light on when the proper palm switch or foot pedal is not actuated CALIBRATION INDICATOR LIGHT RAISE LOWER CUTOUT LIGHT Red light on when forks are at preset raise or lower limits
21. may be either a belt or a body harness ae gates own GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK Take advantage of stop time Flex your arms and legs Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver Feet on pedals 7 Your Turret Stockpicker Your Turret Stockpicker 8 Turret Truck Parts 9 Turret Truck Parts Work Light Overhead Guard Display Panel Rear View Mirror Operator Harness and Tether Auxiliary Mast Operator Platform Primary Mast Fork Flashing Light Power Unit Lowering Valve inside Battery Load Wheel Service Brake sit down Interlock Pedals sit down Service Brake amp Interlock Pedals stand up Side Gate Pivot Control Traverse Fork Extend Retract Raise Lower Steering Handle Adjustable Seat Horn Fork Override Controls inside Twist Grip Palm Switch Power Disconnect Key Switch Display Panel en Turret Truck Parts 10 Capacity amp Load Center Center of evenly distributed load DO 600mm q l 24 in Max
22. oaded one USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY e Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts such as masts or wheels Don t sit or stand on the side gates e Never stand on or under the forks or allow anyone else to stand on or under them Never allow passengers on the truck There is no safe place for them Before you leave your truck e Come to a complete stop e Lower the forks to the floor e Shut the truck off with the key or power disconnect e Apply the parking brake Protect Yourself 4 Contents Warning 1 You Must be Trained 2 Protect Yourself 3 Contents 5 What s in it for You 6 Your Turret Stockpicker 7 Turret Truck Parts 9 Capacity amp Load Center 11 Capacity Plate 13 Display Panel 15 Power On amp Off 17 Sit or Stand Operation 18 Foot Brake amp Parking Brake 19 Platform Safety 21 Traverse Extend amp Pivot 23 Raise amp Lower 25 Steering amp Travel 27 Traveling amp Plugging 29 Wire Guidance Option 31 Daily Safety Check 33 Be a Safe Driver 35 Battery Maintenance 39 Warning Labels 42 5 Contents Capacity amp Load Center Center of evenly distributed load 11 Capacity amp Load Center What s in it for You A Know the Hazards Capacity amp Lo WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU The better you understand your truck and how to use it the better and safer operator you can be Here are some guides to using this manual QUICK LOCATORS In addition to the Contents page you can use page head
23. ou move the handle the faster the forks will raise or lower RAISE LOWER CUTOUT optional Your truck may be equipped with automatic cutout of raise and lower at selected heights If Raise or Lower stops and the red fork symbol on the display is lit you are at a raise or lower cutout height To travel past the cutout height push the Cutout Override button while at the same time moving the Raise Lower handle Be very careful and watch that you don t raise lower or drive into obstructions when using the Cutout Override Know the Hazards RAISE LOWER CUTOUT OVERRIDE Using the Cutout Override allows you to travel or raise the platform into areas where there are obstructions and hazards such as pipes ducts conduits low ceilings etc Hitting any obstruction could tip the truck over causing serious injury or even death Watch out for obstructions anytime you re operating your truck Be even more careful when using Cutout Override Raise amp Lower 26 This shows the direction your truck will turn when you turn the steering handle clockwise 27 Steering amp Travel Your lift truck does not steer or drive like an automobile Be sure you are trained to operate this truck Even then drive slowly until you get use to the steering and all other controls STEERING AND DRIVING You will need to d
24. rive your truck both in the direction of the forks forks first and also away from the forks power unit first or forks trailing Steering is not the same in both directions 20S STEER DRIVE WHEEL DIRECTION DISPLAY The indicator lights show you whether the drive wheel is straight within 5 degrees or turned either right or left A Know the Hazards POWER UNIT SWING Be careful turning while traveling forks first The power unit will swing wide in the opposite direction Make sure you have clearance and watch out for people in the area SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors Slow down or you could lose control of steering and braking Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance Don t run over objects on the floor Steering amp Travel 28 Traveling amp Plugging TRAVEL Rotate the top of the twist grip in the direction you want to travel The farther you rotate the grip from the neutral position the faster the truck will travel PLUGGING Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck While the truck is moving in either direction rotate the twist grip through neutral to the opposite direction of travel Use the twist grip to control how quickly you slow down Plugging will not hurt your truck HORN Pre
25. rushed or even cut off e Keep your truck under control at all times Drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely Be even more careful on slippery or uneven surfaces Do not drive over objects on the floor CHECK YOUR LOADS Before you pivot a load make certain it won t intrude or poke into the operator area Do not handle long wide or unstable loads Check clearances before using traverse Know the Hazards Stay clear of all moving parts Moving parts can cut or crush hands feet arms or legs o7 AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS Tipovers are very serious accidents you can be crushed or even killed The best way to prevent injury is to know where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe truck operation There is no sure way to avoid injury during a tipover or a drop from a dock e Be careful if driving around docks or ramps Stay away from the edge Watch where you re going e When traveling out of the aisle keep the forks or load close to the ground Watch for overhead obstructions Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed that will give you time to react in an emergency e Turret Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or grades If you must drive on a grade travel slowly and don t turn If carrying a load point the forks upgrade If unloaded point the forks downgrade e An unloaded truck can also tip over Be just as careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a l
26. ss the horn button to blow the horn Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers Use your horn when you leave the aisle or come to an intersection or crosswalk 29 Traveling amp Plugging TRAVEL POSITION OF FORKS amp CARRIAGE Before traveling at full speed you must pivot the forks and sideshift the carriage so they do not extend past the sides of the truck The pivot and traverse indicators will light when the forks and carriage are properly positioned see pages 15 amp 16 You must also make certain that the load does not extend past the sides of the truck CHECK YOUR DISPLAY If your truck won t travel or operates at a reduced speed check the indicator lights on the console display Ay Know the Hazards LOOK WHERE YOU RE GOING Travel in the direction where you have the best visibility PLUGGING VS BRAKING Of the two the foot brakes are designed to stop the truck in the shortest distance Use the foot brakes in an emergency on ramps or in busy areas YOU CAN T HAVE BOTH Plugging works only when the brakes are off When the brakes are applied power is cut to the drive motors and you will not be able to plug Traveling amp Plugging 30 Wire Guidance Option Guidance Wire ACQUIRING THE WIRE Push the wire guidance switch to ON as
27. ven death Make sure you are safe Inspect your truck before starting work make sure it is in good o o working order Additional copies of this Operator Manual and all Truck Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corporation New Bremen Ohio 45869 U S A All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions Copyright 1997 Crown Equipment Corp 1 Warning You Must be Trained 2 Protect Yourself A Know the Hazards l OE W I i ih gt 3 Protect Yourself WEAR YOUR OPERATOR HARNESS Falls from a platform can cause serious injury or even death e Use your operator harness and tether when elevated and working with an open side gate Read the warnings on the harness e Check your harness and tether Replace them if they have ever been used to stop a fall or if damaged or worn LOOK WHERE YOU RE DRIVING e If you run into things you can be injured You could fall from the truck or the load could shift and hit you Make certain there is nothing in your path on the floor or sticking out of the racks e Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are driving You could be pinned or crushed by objects intruding or poking into the operator area DRIVE CAREFULLY e Keep your hands on the controls and feet on the pedals Keep your entire body in the operator area A foot or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object will be c
28. your tether fastened when working with an open side gate Platform Safety 22 Traverse Extend amp Pivot TRAVERSE amp EXTEND RETRACT Move the Traverse Extend Retract handle toward you to move the forks and carriage to the right Move the handle away from you to move the forks and carriage to the left aon The farther you move the handle the E y faster the carriage or forks will move Make sure the load will clear the con i platform i k if PIVOT Tal Keil Move the Pivot handle toward you to u pivot the forks counter clockwise Move the handle away from you to pivot the forks clockwise q The farther you move the handle the lt 4 faster the forks will pivot Before you pivot a load make certain it will not poke or intrude into the operator area OVERRIDE SWITCHES Traverse and Extend Retract override switches are located under the right hand console Use these switches to get the forks out of the rack in case of electrical malfunction Traverse Override Actuate the Traverse override switch while moving the Traverse amp Extend Retract handle Extend Retract Override Actuate both the Traverse and the Extend Retract override switchs while moving the Traverse amp Extend Retract handle 23 Traverse Extend amp Pivot Sd
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