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Stopping

Stop the truck as gradually as possi-
ble. Unnecessary rapid stopping could
be hazardous. Load could become
unstable.
There are four possible ways to stop
the truck:
1.

Plugging:

 This electrical braking

function consists of rotating the
speed control lever in the oppo-
site direction of travel and then
releasing it when the truck stops.
Plugging is a convenient way to
stop the truck during normal
operation. If the control is not
released, the truck will accelerate
in the opposite direction.

2.

Steering arm in horizontal
position:

 Lowering the steering

arm to the horizontal position fully
applies the brake. All traction
control power is shut off when the
brake is engaged.

3.

Steering arm in vertical posi-
tion:

 Raising the steering arm to

near vertical position reduces
travel to low speed. Further verti-
cal positioning fully applies the
brake. All traction control is shut
off when the brake is engaged.
This position services as a park-
ing brake. As a safety precaution,
the steering arm is spring loaded
to return to the vertical position in
the event the driver releases the
control handle during operation.
This is known as deadman brak-
ing.

Parking

When parking the truck, do not
obstruct traffic lanes or aisles.
1.

Park the truck in its designated
parking area.

2.

Raise the steering arm until verti-
cal to apply the parking brake.

Steering Arm Braking Positions

R6620

Summary of Contents for BIG JOE

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Big Lift LLC www bigjoeforklifts com Manual No BL WPT OP 0111 01 20 2011 Big Lift LLC WPT POWERED PALLET TRUCK ...

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Page 3: ... guide to operation Detailed maintenance procedures are found in the parts and service manual for the specific truck model and are to be performed only by a qualified techni cian For further information on obtaining a complete parts and ser vice manual see page 19 of this man ual The operator who knows his truck will learn to spot problems as they develop This is accomplished by per forming the Da...

Page 4: ...ol for steering braking forward and reverse travel horn lift lower and speed control are all located on the control handle Trucks in this series may vary in load capacity battery arrangement and instrumentation depending on model and options NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL Name plate and warning decal loca tions may vary between models but they are always near the steering arm within sight of the ope...

Page 5: ...3 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Typical This truck is equipped with a battery Read and heed the warning decal located near the battery An example is shown here WARNING R6692 ...

Page 6: ...the fork and cen tered between the forks The maxi mum load capacity is reduced when the load center exceeds 1 2 the length of the forks or is not centered between the forks The fork length and wheel base must be adequate for the skid or bin to be handled Note that a truck undergoing speed changes is less stable than a standing truck If you are not sure that the truck can lift a certain load consul...

Page 7: ...CE TECHNICIAN should check the truck monthly for proper lubri cation proper fluid levels brake maintenance motor maintenance and other areas specified in the parts and ser vice manual maintenance sec tion If the truck is found to be unsafe and in need of repair or contributes to an unsafe condi tion report it immediately to the designated authority Do not operate it until it has been restored to a...

Page 8: ...ck that speed controls on control handle operate in all speed ranges in forward and reverse and that belly button switch functions Wheels Check drive wheel for cracks or damage Move truck to check load wheels for freedom of rotation Hydraulic controls Check operation of lift and lower to their maxi mum positions Brakes Check that brakes actuate when steering arm is raised to upright position and w...

Page 9: ...trol handles on all models have a belly button reversing switch which reverses the direction of the truck upon contact with the operator Detailed operating instructions are in the Operation section of this manual A battery disconnect is mounted near the steering arm Pulling the discon nect removes all power from truck cir cuits in the event of an emergency Control Handle R6694 ...

Page 10: ...tion will progress the truck from slow to maxi mum travel speed To change directions or to stop the truck rotate the speed control lever in the opposite direction The truck will come to a stop and then unless the controls are returned to the center neutral position accelerate in the opposite direction Steering Moving the control handle which con nects to the steering arm right or left will turn th...

Page 11: ...ion fully applies the brake All traction control power is shut off when the brake is engaged 3 Steering arm in vertical posi tion Raising the steering arm to near vertical position reduces travel to low speed Further verti cal positioning fully applies the brake All traction control is shut off when the brake is engaged This position services as a park ing brake As a safety precaution the steering...

Page 12: ...ntrol han dle with the load trailing except when in confined areas Ramps should be traveled with operator uphill of truck when empty or operator downhill of truck with load on forks 5 Always look in the direction of travel Move slowly and check clearances when approaching obstructions 6 Do not make sudden starts and stops Operate truck smoothly and gradually 7 Travel slowly and squarely around cor...

Page 13: ... do so and have read and understand all warnings and instructions contained in this operator s manual and on this truck R6695 R6696 Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condi tion Give special attention to tires horn battery controller lift systems brakes steering mechanism guards and safety devices If you have any ques tions notify your supervisor or proper authority ...

Page 14: ...12 R6697 Walkie Pallet Trucks Operate truck only from walking position R6699 Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck ...

Page 15: ...13 R6701 Do not carry passengers R6702 Observe applicable traffic regulations Yield right of way to pedestrians Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed ...

Page 16: ...es that could cause truck to slide or overturn Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater R6704 Always look in direction of travel Keep a clear view and when load interferes with visibility travel with load or lifting mecha nism trailing except when climbing ramps ...

Page 17: ...y and do not angle or turn Travel unloaded with lifting mechanism downhill and travel loaded with load uphill R6706 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 ...

Page 18: ...16 R6707 Before lifting be sure load is centered forks are completely under load and load is as far back as possible against load backrest R6708 Keep hands out of lifting mechanism ...

Page 19: ...17 R6709 When leaving truck neutralize travel con trol Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake When leaving truck unat tended also shut off power ...

Page 20: ...18 NOTES ...

Page 21: ...BTAINING 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 contact your Big Joe Authorized Dealer ...

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