Blue Giant BGL-33, Owner'S Manual

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way to slow down the truck during normal opera-
tion. If the control is not released, the truck will
accelerate in the opposite direction.
2.
Control arm (See
Figure 2-3
)
: The brake is fully
applied by lowering or raising the control arm. All
traction control power is shut off when the brake is
engaged. When the control arm is in the upright
position, the brake acts as a parking brake. Dead-
man braking occurs when the handle is released
and spring action raises control arm to the upright
position.
3.
Regenerative braking:
If the travel control (3,
Figure 2-4) is released, the truck automatically
brakes regeneratively.
2-6. CONTROL ARM GAS SPRING.
The control arm gas spring automatically raises the
control arm to the upright position when the control
arm is released. If the control arm does not return fully,
the control arm gas spring requires replacement.
Return truck to maintenance for repair.
2-7. 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.
2-8. 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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