EPJ-25 ELECTRIC PALLET JACK—OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2020 REV. 1.0 (PART # 038-1074E)
5.0 CHECK SHIPMENT BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND/OR USE
The hand pallet truck is to be carefully checked at the manufacturer’s plant
before shipment. In order to ensure that no damage has occurred during
transport, the hand pallet truck should be checked upon receipt for transport
damage and to ensure correct operation. Damage due to transport is to be
listed on the signed copy on the freight document. The freight forwarder must be
notified of any damage within 48 hours. Damaged hand pallet trucks must not
be put into use.
5.1 LOADING
SPECIFICATION
The hand pallet truck is designed for the horizontal transportation of loads on
a level, fixed base. The load must be evenly distributed on pallets or similar
receptacles. The ideal loading mode is that the gravity center of heavy goods is
at the central position of the fork. The maximum load-carrying capacity is shown
on the appropriate designation plate and on the load sticker on the hand pallet
truck. When there exists deflective load, the rated carrying capacity shall be
reduced. If the load on the forks is one sided, there is a risk of the forks bending
or the load slipping off. Supporting or shifting the load with the fork tips is to
be avoided in all cases as this results in damage to the appliance. In order to
preserve the wheels and chassis the hand pallet truck must not be driven over
very uneven ground.
5.2 MAXIMUM INCLINES OR DECLINE GRADES
The hand pallet truck is equipped with a permanently set pressure-limiting valve
which permits a maximum load of 5 % of the nominal load. The screw plug on
the pressure control valve is secured so as to avoid inappropriate manipulation
from the operating personnel. In order to avoid damage to the goods being
transported and the means of transport, the load must be supported evenly.
If the load is unevenly distributed the pressure limiting valve will not function.
When driving on down-grades the load is to be secured to prevent it from
slipping or sliding off the hand pallet truck, (e.g. additional operating personnel).
In addition to this, only hand pallet trucks with a service and parking brake are
to be used on down-grades up to approx 6 %. Journeys on inclines or down-
grades of more than 6 % are always to be avoided. Safe transport cannot be
guaranteed when the center of gravity of the load has altered.
5.3 SAFETY WITH TALL LOADS
Transporting with tall loads, (e.g. machines) changes the center of gravity of
the load so unfavorably that the complete hand pallet truck including the load,
goes out of control and may overturn on a curve. Loading, (e.g. onto a truck
or mobile loading ramps) should be regarded in particular as likely occasions
for accidents. During such activities the hand pallet truck is to be secured with
particular care. Conveying persons or using the hand pallet truck as a form of
roller skate is not permissible. Foodstuffs are only to be transported in packed
form. Direct contact with the hand pallet truck is to be avoided. The accident
prevention regulations for industrial trucks and the safety regulations and
accident prevention regulations applicable to the user are also to be complied
with.
