Model - BM20, BM25, BM30 Model - BM15-L50, BM10-L40
Operation and Service Manual
GETTING STARTED
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE Blue Label Pallet Truck. The safety of all persons
using or servicing the BlueLabel pallet truck is of utmost importance to Bishamon. The truck is capable
of supporting heavy loads and is capable of causing SEVERE INJURY if used improperly or certain safety
precautions are not taken. When properly used and maintained, the Blue Label truck will provide many years
of safe, trouble free service. If you have any questions about any of the instructions in this manual or
about the use of this product, PLEASE contact your DEALER or Sugiyasu Corporation. Throughout this manual
the Blue Label pallet truck may be referred to as the "pallet truck" or the "truck".
In this manual, Bishamon uses the following systems to identify the degree of risk associated with hazards and unsafe practices.
Hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, could result in DEATH or SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY and
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in MINOR or MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY and
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Safety Definitions
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Warnings and Cautions
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT exceed the rated load capacity.
DO NOT lower the forks rapidly. DO NOT stop suddenly. Sudden movements reasult in unbalanced loads that result in severe personal injury and
property damege.
DO NOT LOAD the hand pallet truck improperly centered on the length of forks or side-to-side.
ENSURE that the load is evenly distributed. UNBALANCED loads may become unstable and fall.
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY and PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
NEVER modify the hand pallet truck in any manner without the prior written consent of Sugiyasu Corporation.
The hand pallet truck is NOT waterproof and is intended to be used in a dry environment and at a moderate temperature range.
Name of Components and Parts
Warnings
Cautions
NEVER OPERATE THE HAND PALLET TRUCK IF IT
MALFUNCTIONS, HAS BROKEN, DAMAGED OR WORN
PARTS. USE OF THE HAND PALLET TRUCK IN THIS TYPE OF
CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Check for any distortion, stress cracks or breaks in welds,
materials and castings.
Check hydraulic unit and components for oil leakage.
Check the hydraulic system for proper operation by
examining the forks in the raised position.
Check for smooth rolling and free rotation of the hand pallet
truck wheels.
Daily Inspections. To be performed each day before first operation.
Cautions
Warning
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Caution
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KEEP FEET CLEAR of
Hand Pallet Truck to
prevent pinch points
from causing severe
personal injury.
DO NOT USE on the
slope or unlevel surface
that could result in loss
of control to hand pallet
truck.
KEEP FEET CLEAR of
rolling wheels that could
result in severe personal
injury.
DO NOT ride on hand
pallet truck or unit may
overturn.
USE ONLY in areas
clear of all personnel
and objects to prevent
severe personal injury
and property damage.
DO NOT use in areas of
multi level floor surfaces
that could create loss of
control and result in
severe personal injury
and property damage.
Preparation for Use
Fork
Fork Wheel
Control Lever
Handle
Hyd. Unit
Steering Wheel