Blue Giant BGL-22, Owner'S Manual

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Figure 2-5. Brake Actuation
2-6. .BELLY-BUTTON SWITCH.
The belly-button switch ( Figure 2-6 ) minimizes the
possibility of the driver being pinned by the steering
arm while driving the lift truck in slow speed. If the
switch presses against the operator while the lift truck
is being driven toward the operator, the switch
changes the direction of the lift truck.
Figure 2-6. Belly-Button Switch
2-7. STEERING ARM GAS SPRING.
The steering arm gas spring automatically raises the
steering arm to the upright position when the steering
arm is released. If the steering arm does not return
fully, the steering arm gas spring requires replace-
ment. Return truck to maintenance for repair.
2-8. LIFT AND LOWER CONTROLS.
Lift/Lower Control buttons are located on the steering
control head. (
Figure 2-4 )
To lift forks, push in the LIFT button and hold until
forks reach desired height. To lower forks, push in the
LOWER button and hold until forks descend to desired
height.
2-9. TILT CONTROLS.
Tilt Control buttons are located on the steering control
head. (
Figure 2-4 )
To tilt forks back, push in the TILT BACK button and
hold until forks reach desired angle. To tilt the forks
forward, push in the TILT FORWARD button and hold
until forks descend to desired angle.
2-10.LOADING AND UNLOADING.
1. Move truck to location where load is to be picked
up.
2. Move the truck into position so forks are within
pallet or skid, and the load is centered over the
forks and as far back as possible.
3. Raise forks to lift load.
4. Tilt the forks to level the load.
5. Drive to area where load is to be placed.
6. Move truck to align load with its new position.
7. Lower the load and tilt until it rests squarely in
place and the forks are free.
8. Slowly move the truck out from under the load.
2-11.PARKING.
When finished with moving loads, return the truck to its
maintenance or storage area. Turn off the key switch
and disconnect the batteries. Charge batteries as nec-
essary. Refer to battery care instructions,
SECTION 3.
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