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SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING

 and 

CAUTIONS

 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.

Warning

 indicates a hazard which could result in injury or death if proper pre-

cautions are not taken.

Caution

 indicates a reminder of routine safety practices.

A prohibition slash (circle with diagonal slash through it) indicates a procedure or
action that should 

not

 be performed under any circumstances, as both personal

injury and/or damage to equipment will result.

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION       

Big Lift LLC Pallet trucks lift and trans-
port loads on rigid forks.
Control 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 operator.
If the name plate or warning deal are
lost or damaged they should be
replaced immediately. Have your
supervisor or the designated author-
ity contact Big Lift LLC Authorized
Dealer for replacement.

The name plate shows the model
number, serial number, and truck
type. Battery type, with voltage and
minimum weight, is shown along with
information on the load capacity and
load center. 
The warning decal contains warnings
which also appear, with illustrations,
in the Operating Precautions section
of this manual.

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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