Lifter GS G S2-S4, Use And Maintenance Manual

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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS - INTRODUCTION (2.2)
In thanking you for the acquisition of this transpallet, we want to call to your attention some aspects of this manual:
-this booklet supplies useful instructions for the correct operation and maintenance of the transpallet to which it refers; it is
therefore necessary to pay the utmost attention to all of the paragraphs which illustrate the most simple and secure way to
operate the fork truck ;
-this booklet must be considered an integral part of the machine and must be included with the deed of sale;
-neither this publication, nor part of it, can be reproduced without written authorization on the part of the Manufacturing
Firm;
-all of the information reported herein is based on data available at the moment of printing; the Manufacturing Firm reserves
the right to carry out modifications to its own products at any moment, without notice and without incurring in any sanction.
It is therefore suggested to always verify possible updates.
The person responsible for the use of the fork truck must make sure that all of the safety rules in force in the country of its
use should be applied, to guarantee that the equipment is used in conformity with the use for which it is destined and to
avoid any dangerous situation for the utilizer.
BEFORE FIRST-TIME USE (15.4)
In case the truck is delivered with the tiller disassembled, due to transport necessity, it must be attached and the command
lever adjusted according to the following instructions before using the truck.
Tiller installation (fig. C):
• Connect the tiller (1) to the pump unit (5) using the pin (2) and the plug (3) supplied in the packing. Make sure that
when positioning the driving bar on the pump, the end of the chain (4) is passed through the appropriate hole in the pin
(9)
• Turn the tiller (1) slightly and pull out the lock pin (10) of the tiller spring
• Connect the end of the chain (4) to the descent pedal (6) turning it to allow hooking and making sure that the head of
the end enters completely into the special seat of the descent pedal (6), as shown in the figure.
WARNING: Do not remove locking pin (10) before assembling the tiller (1).
Adjustment of the command lever (fig. C):
• Put the command lever in position 2 – Lifting – and bring the forks to the maximum height using the tiller, as illustrated
in paragraph CONTROLS
• Put the command lever in position 1 – Transport
• Verify that the tiller (1) is in vertical position
• Untighten the locknut (7) and slowly turn the adjustment screw clockwise (8) until the forks begin to descend
• As the forks start to descend, turn the screw (8) anti-clockwise for one and a half turn; eventually, tighten the locknut (7)
• Verify that with the command lever in position 1 – Transport – neither movement, lifting nor lowering, of the forks
occurs at any position of the tiller
• Verify that with the command lever in position 3 – Lowering – the lowering of the forks occurs at any position of the
tiller
WARNING: do not use the truck before all the operations and verifications described above are accomplished.
INSPECTIONS BEFORE EVERY USE
Before every use of the truck, verify that it is in a safe condition for starting the operations, in particular:
• Check whether there is any deformation, visible damage or wear on the frame
• Check the tightening of all the screws
• Check for leakages of the hydraulic pump
• Verify that the command lever and the hydraulic unit operate correctly in all the three functions of transport, lifting and
lowering (see paragraph OPERATING THE TRUCK)
• Check the rollers and castors wear
• Check the presence of the name and safety plate and their legibility. Missing, damaged or unreadable plates must be
replaced before the use
• Report the presence of damages, failures or problems to the proprietor
WARNING: Do not use the truck before all the operations and verifications described above are accomplished and if
damages, failures or problems are found
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (18.7)
This transpallet was designed for the lifting and the transport of loads on a pallet or standardized containers on level, smooth
andadequately strong pavements.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TU USE THE TRUCK ON INCLINED FLOOR AND ON SURFACES WHICH ARE NOT HARD,
SOLID AND ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK AND THE LOAD. NOT RESPECTING THIS MANDATORY
PRESCRIPTION MAY RESULT IN MATERIAL DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
In its use PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION to the following rules:
1) Do not EVER load the fork truck over its maximum capacity indicated on the ”Z” rating plate (fig.B); a limiting device
protects the truck from overloads
2) Fig. A explains how the load must be positioned on the forks of the transpallet to not create dangerous situations
3) It is prohibited to use the fork truck in environments with danger of fire or explosion
4) Do not load the forks when they are also partially raised
5) Temperature of use -12°C/+50°C (-30°C/+50°C GS/X-I)
6) Before beginning work make certain of the perfect efficiency of the transpallet
7) It is forbidden to transport foodstuffs in direct contact with the truck.
8) The machine does not need to be in a specially lighted area. However provide adequate lighting to comply with applicable
working norms.
Rating plate “X” (fig.B) can be thus summarized:
Model = MODEL
Code = CODE
Serial# = SERIES NUMBER
Year = YEAR OF MANUFACTURE