Labrie expert 2000, Operator'S Manual

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19 Expert(t) 2000
TM
Operator Manual
C
ONTROLS
The Expert(t) 2000
TM
uses a series of
control systems located either in the
cab or around the body for easier
access and operation of the different
functions installed on the vehicle. This
section of the Operator Manual
presents you with a description of such
controls systems.
Helping Hand
TM
Joystick
The joystick is used to control the
Helping Hand
TM
arm of the Expert(t)
2000
TM
. It can be located either at the
center of the cab or to the right of the
stand-up position steering wheel. The
joystick frame, depending on which
side you drive on, is usually inserted
into brackets on either side, to offer
you comfortable reach.
The controls on the joystick are the
handle, the buttons on the top and
front, and the deadman switch.
• The handle is used to control the
horizontal and vertical movements
of the arm’s two main components.
• The top buttons are used to control
the opening and closing movement
of the gripper: the right button is
used to open the gripper; the left
button to close the gripper.
• The buttons on the front are used
to control the Auto-dump
TM
feature
(optional).
Note:The Auto-dump
TM
feature is
optional therefore, only those
vehicles with the feature
installed will have the front
buttons functional.
• The deadman switch is used as a
safety device to ensure every
movement of the arm from the
joystick is absolutely wanted and
controlled by the operator. That is,
if the operator is not pressing the
deadman switch while trying to
move the arm with the joystick, no
movement will occur. With such
safety feature, whatever accidental
movement inflicted on the joystick
will not be transmitted to the arm as
a command signal.
Note:Whenever the arm is out of its
home position, two red
warning lights flash on the
dashboard to remind you that
you shouldn’t move the
vehicle under such
circumstances.