IMPORTANT: USE THE SULPHURIC ACID WITH CARE, IT IS TOXIC AND CORROSIVE (THE GEL BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS CORROSIVE TOO;
THEREFORE IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO OPEN THE BATTERIES); IF SKIN OR CLOTHES COME INTO CONTACT WITH THIS ACID WASH
WITH ABUNDANT SOAP AND WATER. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS CONSULT A DOCTOR!!!
After replacing the battery, consign the used one to the nearest petrol station (since also the gel batteries are leaded, they must be recycled
while replacing).
Battery check
Carefully read the battery manufacturer’s use and maintenance instructions. Check that there is no corrosion, that Vaseline is present on the poles (gel batteries do not
need any further check) and that the acid is 15 mm above the plates. If the elements are not covered, top up with distilled water.
Measure electrolyte density with a densimeter to check the charging level.
USE (18.2+X9)
The driver must carry out the following instructions of use in the driving position in way to remain reasonably distant from the dangeuros zones (such as masts, forks,
chains, pulleys, driving and stabilizing wheels and any other movable part), that can cause the crushing of hands and/or foots.
Safety Regulations
The truck must be used according to the following regulations:
a) The driver of the machine must be aware of the instructions for use of the vehicle and wear appropriate clothing and a helmet.
b) If the fork lift truck is supplied with a platform, only professionally trained persons over 18 years old may drive.
c) The driver responsible for the fork lift truck must not allow unauthorised personnel to drive the truck or to step onto the forks or the platform.
While the truck is in movement the operator must reduce speed in curves, in narrow corridors, through doors or on irregular surfaces.
He must keep unauthorised personnel away from the area where the truck is working and immediately warn people if they are in danger; if, in spite of this warning there
is still someone in the work area the driver must immediately stop the truck.
d) It is forbidden to stop in areas where there are moving parts and step on the fixed parts of the truck.
e) The driver must avoid sudden stops and fast inversions of movement.
f) In case of slopes with maximum permitted inclination, the driver must keep the load above the truck and reduce speed.
g) When driving the driver must make sure that visibility is good and that there are no obstructions when reversing.
h) If the truck is transported in lifts he must enter them with the loading forks in front (first make sure the lift has a sufficient load)
i) It is absolutely forbidden to disconnect or dismount the safety devices. If the truck is used in areas with a high risk of fire or explosion, it must be approved for this
kind of use.
l) The loading capacity of the truck must in no case be exceeded.
The driver must ensure that the load is well placed on the forks and in perfect order; the load must not jut out more than 50mm from the end of the forks.
m) It is forbidden to move the truck with the forks in their upper position. This is allowed only when manoeuvring to put down and pick up loads
n) Before beginning work the driver of the truck must check:
- the performance of the service and parking brake
- that the loading forks are in perfect order
- that the wheels and the rollers are not damaged
- that the battery is charged, well fixed and the elements perfectly dry and clean
- that all the safety devices are in working order
o) Once the battery (ref. 6/fig. 8) signals that it only has 20% charge left, the trolley/truck must stop being used and, therefore, recharged.
p) The truck must always be used or parked sheltered from rain and snow and in no case must it be used in very damp areas.
q) Temperature of use 0
°
C / +40
°
C.
r) It is forbidden to transport foodstuffs in direct contact with the truck.
s) The machine does not need to be in a specially lighted area. However provide adequate lighting to comply with applicable working norms.
t) The driver must remove the mobile legs by paying attention not to overstep the end limit marked on the leg itself (GX STRADDLE).
u) The driver must pay attention to place both mobile legs and forks conveniently equidistant from the truck centre; if not, stability may be compromised (GX STRADDLE).
The manufacturers shall not be held liable in case of faults or accidents due to negligence, incapacity, installation by unqualified technicians
and improper use of the truck.
Movement
Before moving the truck check that the horn and the brake work and that the battery is completely charged. Turn the key to the 1 position and move the steering bar to
its movement position. Turn the governor slowly and move towards the relative work area. To brake or stop turn the governor in the opposite direction.
Always steer the truck slowly as sudden movements can provoke dangerous situations (particularly when the truck moves at high speeds). Always drive with the load in
a low position, reduce speed in narrow corridors and on curves.
Stacking
1) Approach the shelving carefully with the load low (the platform, if present, must be high and the truck driven by a driver on the ground)
2) Make sure that the legs of the truck are free to move under the pallet or in the shelving. The best way to do this is to put the side of the pallet to be lifted in a perfect
line with the top pallet in the shelving using it as reference. In this way loading and unloading will be easier.
3) Lift the load until it rises above the level of the shelf.
4) Move slowly forwards and stop when the load is above the shelf; at this point lower the forks so as to free them from the pallet and not exert force on the underlying
shelf. Make sure that the load is safely positioned.
5) Move slowly backwards making sure the pallet remains firmly positioned.
6) Lower the forks to their position of movement (FIG. 6/A - 6/B)
Unloading
1) With the forks lowered and perpendicular approach the shelving and enter under the bottom pallet
2) Return with the forks out of the pallet
3) Raise the forks to the required height and slowly move towards the pallet to be unloaded. At the same time make sure that the forks enter under the pallet easily and
that the load is safely positioned on the forks.
4) Raise the forks until the pallet is lifted from the level of the shelf
5) Move slowly backwards in the corridor
6) Lower the load slowly at the same time making sure that the forks do not touch obstacles while lowering
WARNING: Always check the weight of the load with the lifting capacity relative to the height indicated on the appropriate plate.
WARNING: When the load is lifted steering and braking manoeuvres must be carried out slowly and very carefully.
Lift locking device (28.1)
The lift truck is provided with an automatic device which stops the lifting if the batteries reach a discharge rate over 80%. The
intervention of this device is indicated by the signal lamp No. 1, which turns on when the device is active. If this device intervenes,
it is necessary to drive the truck to a battery charger and act as described in the section “battery charging”.
Controls (19.6+X42) - (fig.8)
1) Accelerator
2) Dead man’s handle
3) Horn
4) Raising and lowering lever
5) Master switch
6) Battery warning light
7) Raising button (if equipped with double lifting control)
8) Lowering button (if equipped with double lifting control)
MAINTENANCE (20.6+X39)
Maintenance must be carried out by specialised personnel.
The truck must undergo a general check up at least once a year.
After every maintenance operation the performance of the truck and its safety devices must be checked.
Inspect the truck periodically so as not to risk the machine stopping or danger for personnel! (see maintenance table)
Note. Disconnect the master switch before carrying out any maintenance operation.
11
fig.7
