Operation Manual
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Operation
Operation Manual
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Jump Starting
Jump Start or replace the battery of the forklift when the
battery is discharged to the point that it will not crank the
starter.
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and potentially ex-
plosive gases. To avoid death or serious injury when check-
ing, testing, or charging batteries:
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DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
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Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from batteries.
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Provide ventilation for flammable vapors.
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Wear proper personal protective equipment, including
safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric acid,
which is poison and could cause severe chemical burns.
Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use
protective gear when handling batteries. DO NOT tip a bat-
tery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid suggestions:
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External contact
- Flush with water.
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Eyes
- Flush with water (including under the eyelids) for
at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immedi-
ately. Flushing must begin immediately to avoid per-
manent eye tissue damage.
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Internal contact
- Drink large quantities of water or milk
to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce vomiting.
Get medical attention immediately.
IMPORTANT - In case of internal contact, DO NOT give fluids
that induce vomiting.
Warning
Warning
Wear eye protection when starting a forklift
with jump start cables. Improper jump
start procedures could cause the battery
to explode, which could result in death or
serious injury.
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Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode. Let
the battery thaw out before charging.
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NEVER jump start the forklift when travel select lever is
in gear, which can cause the forklift to lurch forward or
backward, and could result in death, serious injury, or
property damage.
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To avoid injury or death when jump starting with an-
other forklift, make sure the two (2) forklifts are not
touching.
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DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other.
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Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalled battery
positive (+).
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Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalled fork-
lift ground. Make the connection to the stalled forklift
ground last.
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Connect jump start cable to stalled forklift ground a
safe distance from the battery to prevent sparks near
the battery.
•
Jump start only with a power source with the same volt-
age as the stalled forklift.
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Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled forklift
to prevent them from operating when the power source
is connected.
•
Electrolyte contains acid and could cause serious
personal injury if it contacts the skin or eyes.
1. Connect one end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the
positive (+) post of the discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the charged battery.
3. Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the charged battery.
4. Make the final jumper cable connection to the stalled
forklift ground at the furthest point from the battery.
5. Start the forklift. Refer to the Starting Forklift section in
this manual.
Release the key immediately once the motor starts. If the
motor does not start, DO NOT crank the starter motor con-
tinuously for more than 15 seconds. Failure to release the
key after the motor has started or continuous cranking can
damage the starter motor.
Caution
