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1114 IH-4709

OpeRATION CONTINUeD

STOPPING

Stop the truck as gradually as possible. Unnecessary 

rapid stopping could be hazardous. Load could 

become unstable.

To stop the truck's movement (forward or reverse), raise 

the control handle to the up position or push the control 

handle all the way down. In both positions, the electric 

brake will deactivate and the brake will apply. To 

release the brake, just move the control handle to the 

operating position. (See Figure 5)

NOTe: The steering arm gas spring 
automatically raises the steering 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 
service 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 area.

2.  Raise the steering arm until vertical to apply the 

parking brake.

3.  Fully lower forks.

4.  Turn key switch to off position.

5.  Remove key for added security.

6.  Pull out battery disconnect.

LOAD HANDLING

WARNING! handle only loads arranged for 
stability and always use caution. Raise and 
lower the load smoothly to prevent the load 
from falling.

WARNING! Always be sure the load and load 
center are within the capacity of the truck. If in 

doubt, check the nameplate.

1.  Approach the load slowly.

2.  Move the truck slowly into position so that the forks 

are within pallet or skid, and the load is centered 

over the forks and as far back as possible.

3.  Raise the forks to lift load.

4.  Lead the truck by the control handle with the load 

trailing except when in confined areas. Ramps 

should be traveled with operator uphill of truck when 

empty, or operator downhill of truck with load on 

forks.

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 wheels do not 

follow the turn path of the drive wheel. Instead, they 

tend to cut the corner.

8.  Line up the truck with the unloading area.

9.  Stop the truck and check the load alignment with 

surrounding objects.

10.  Be careful not to damage or move adjacent loads 

and objects.

11.  Lower the forks until the load is resting on its own.

12.  Move the truck back until the forks are clear of the 

pallet.

Figure 5

Brake 

On

Brake 

Off

Brake 

On

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Summary of Contents for Big Joe H-4709

Page 1: ... pedestrians Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed WARNING Start stop travel steer and brake smoothly Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause the truck to slide or overturn Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater Always look in the direction of travel Keep a clear view and when load int...

Page 2: ...also appear in this manual WARNING This truck is equipped with a battery Read and heed the warning decal located near the battery An example is shown here LOAD CAPACITY Do not overload truck Check capacity plate for load weight and load center information The load capacity depends on the load center The load maximum capacity listed on the capacity plate assumes a uniform load whose center is at 1 ...

Page 3: ...wheels for freedom of rotation Hydraulic Controls Check operation of lift and lower to their maximum positions Brakes Check that brakes actuate when steering arm is raised to upright position and when lowered to horizontal position Deadman Parking Brake Check that steering arm raises to upright position when released and that brake applies Battery Disconnect Check that battery can be disconnected ...

Page 4: ...n Raise and lower the load smoothly to prevent the load from falling WARNING Always be sure the load and load center are within the capacity of the truck If in doubt check the nameplate 1 Approach the load slowly 2 Move the truck slowly into position so that the forks are within pallet or skid and the load is centered over the forks and as far back as possible 3 Raise the forks to lift load 4 Lead...

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