7. OperatiON
7.1.
Operating the pallet truck
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An operator must be fully conversant with the safety instructions.
7.1.1.
Prior to operating the pallet truck, check the wheels, the operating handle and
the fork unit to ensure they are fit for purpose.
7.1.2.
move the truck with the operating handle control lever in the driVe position, as
this makes the operating handle easier to move and also depressurises the
hydraulic pump.
DO NOt
overload the pallet truck.
7.1.3.
ensure that the goods being transported are placed on the middle of the pallet
truck forks. refer to fig.5. depress the power on switch on the right-hand side
of the console.
7.2.
Measuring gross weight
7.2.1.
set the operating handle control lever to the loWer position and lower the
pallet truck.
7.2.2.
Place the pallet forks under the load to be weighed. ensure that the load is
correctly balanced. refer to fig.5.
7.2.3.
set the operating handle control lever to the rAise position and pump the
operating handle. ensure that the pallet is clear of the floor.
NOte
:the reading indicated on the console is the gross weight, i.e the
weight of the goods and the pallet.
7.3.
Measuring Net weight
NOte
: this method is used for goods packed on a standard pallet.
7.3.1.
With an empty pallet on the forks, pump the operating handle with the
control level in the rAise position until the pallet is clear of the ground,
press the “tAre” key refer to fig.7. the console will then display 0kg.
7.3.2.
if you were to remove the pallet from the pallet truck forks. the console
will then display minus the weight of the pallet, (e.g. -20kg)
7.3.3.
Add items to the pallet to see the weight then depress the “tAre” key (fig.7).
Add another item observe the weight and repeat until the pallet is full, press
and hold the totalling key (fig.6) for 3 seconds to reveal the amount of items
weighed and their combined weight excluding the pallet.
NOte
: to switch measurement between kilograms and pounds, depress
the “function” key (fig.8).
8. MaiNteNaNce
8.1.
Daily Maintenance check
8.1.1.
check the state of the wheels and the axles since thread, rags and other foreign objects can jam the wheels making safe, effective
operation difficult.
8.1.2.
on completion of each task, unload the forks and return them to the lowest position.
8.2.
Oil check
8.2.1.
check the oil level at six monthly intervals. sealey hydraulic jack oil is used with the pallet truck. the viscosity of the oil should be
30cst at 40°c. the amount used in the pallet truck is approximately 0.4 litres.
8.3.
lubrication
8.3.1.
the bearings and shafts of the pallet truck have long-life grease applied to them during manufacture. the bearings will only require
greasing at monthly intervals or after the pallet truck had been serviced down to the lubrication points.
8.4.
Purging Air from the Hydraulics
8.4.1.
Air can get into the hydraulic oil through transportation, or the pump becoming misaligned. As a result, the forks will not elevate.
8.4.2.
the air can be purged by setting the control level to the loWer position and pumping the operating handle up and down for 30 - 40
seconds.
8.4.3.
When the pallet truck is not in use, lower the forks and park the truck where it will not be a hazard.
8.5.
battery replacement
8.5.1.
to insert batteries, first remove the back cover at the rear of the console display unit.
8.5.2.
insert 4XAA cells making sure that they are correctly placed in the display unit.
8.5.3.
replace the cover on the display unit.
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