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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

The steering arm and control handle
provide controls for steering, forward
and reverse speed control, braking,
raising and lowering the forks, and

horn. Control handles on all models
have a “belly-button” reversing switch
which reverses the direction of the
truck upon contact with the operator.

Control Handle

Pos.

Description

11

Battery Discharge Indicator - BDI

12

Key Switch

13

Lowering Button

14

Lifting Button

15

Directional / Speed Control

16

Horn Button

17

Reversing Switch - Belly Button Switch

R8503

Summary of Contents for 988993

Page 1: ...Global Industrial globalindustrial com Manual Part No 988993M 08 16 2018 POWERED PALLET TRUCK MODEL 988993 ...

Page 2: ...th Safety Code Sections 25249 5 et seq this warning is to let you know that this product can expose you to chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm For more information visit www p65warnings ca gov ...

Page 3: ...tion 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 23 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 Daily Checks and ...

Page 4: ... 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 opera...

Page 5: ...8993 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Pos Description 1 Do not ride on truck 2 Lifting Point 3 Direction Decal on Control Handle 4 Emergency Switch Decal 5 Name Plate 6 Key Switch On Off Decal R8501 A ...

Page 6: ...6 This truck is equipped with a battery Read and heed the following warning plus any other warnings located near or on the battery An example is shown here WARNING ...

Page 7: ...of 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 con...

Page 8: ...ICE TECH NICIAN should check the truck monthly for proper lubrication proper fluid levels brake main tenance motor maintenance and other areas specified in the parts and service manual main tenance section If the truck is found to be unsafe and in need of repair or contrib utes to an unsafe condition report it immediately to the des ignated authority Do not operate it until it has been restored to...

Page 9: ...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 10: ... forks and horn Control handles on all models have a belly button reversing switch which reverses the direction of the truck upon contact with the operator Control Handle Pos Description 11 Battery Discharge Indicator BDI 12 Key Switch 13 Lowering Button 14 Lifting Button 15 Directional Speed Control 16 Horn Button 17 Reversing Switch Belly Button Switch R8503 ...

Page 11: ...her direction will progress the truck from slow to maximum 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...

Page 12: ...ally raises the steer ing arm to the upright position when the steering arm is released CAUTION If the control handle does not raise immediately to the vertical position when released the truck should be placed OUT OF SER VICE until it can be inspected by a qualified service technician Parking When parking the truck do not obstruct traffic lanes or aisles 1 Park the truck in its designated parking...

Page 13: ...s should be traveled with operator uphill of truck when empty or operator downhill of truck with load on forks standing off to side of truck 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 corners Remember that the trailing load whee...

Page 14: ... do so and have read and understand all warnings and instructions contained in this operator s manual and on this truck R8848 R8489 Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition Give special attention to wheels 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 15: ...15 R8490 A Walkie Pallet Trucks Operate truck only from walking position R8491 A Wear foot protection and keep feet clear of truck ...

Page 16: ...16 R8492 Do not carry passengers R8493 Observe applicable traffic regulations Yield right of way to pedestrians Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed ...

Page 17: ...es that could cause truck to slide or overturn Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater R8495 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 18: ...g on ramps travel slowly and do not angle or turn Travel with lifting mechanism downhill R8497 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 19: ...19 R8498 Before lifting be sure load is centered forks are completely under load and load is as far back as possible against load backrest Keep hands out of lifting mechanism R8499 ...

Page 20: ...20 When leaving truck neutralize travel con trol Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake When leaving truck unat tended also shut off power R8500 ...

Page 21: ...water remove contaminated cloth ing and obtain medical help immediately Keep vent plugs firmly in place at all times Do not bring any type of flame spark etc near the battery Gas formed while the battery is charging is highly explo sive This gas remains in the cells long after charging has stopped Do not lay metallic or conductive objects on battery Arcing may result Do not allow dirt cleaning sol...

Page 22: ...or appropriate personnel for repairs to be made 3 Connect AC cord to AC power source The charger will cycle auto matically charges the batteries depending on amount of charge needed Fully charged batteries will read accordingly on the truck s bat tery discharge indicator gage 4 Once fully charged disconnect AC plug wind up or stow as needed the AC plug and coiled cable to prevent any damage BATTER...

Page 23: ...23 NOTICE OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Global Industrial ...

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