Big Joe PDSR, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Big Lift LLC www bigjoeforklifts com Manual Part No 901641 08 16 2018 STRADDLE REACH LIFT TRUCK ...

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Page 3: ... guide to operation Detailed maintenance procedures are found in the parts and service manual for the specific truck model and are to be performed only by a qualified techni cian For further information on obtaining a complete parts and ser vice manual see page 20 of this man ual The operator who knows his truck will learn to spot problems as they develop This is accomplished by per forming the Da...

Page 4: ...e all located on the control handle All trucks feature an auto matic high speed cut off circuit which locks out high speed when the forks are elevated Trucks in this series may vary in load capacity battery arrangement instru mentation and lift lower controls depending on model and options NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL Warning decal locations may vary between models but they are always near the ste...

Page 5: ...3 PDSR Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Typical This truck is equipped with a battery Read and heed the warning decal located near the battery An example is shown here WARNING ...

Page 6: ...enter of 24 inches means that the truck can be used to lift 3 000 pounds to a certain height see name plate only when the load s center of gravity is no more than 24 inches from the face of the forks or 24 inches above the top side of the forks Note that a truck under going speed changes is less stable than a standing truck If you are not sure that the truck can lift a certain load consult your su...

Page 7: ...RVICE TECH NICIAN should check the truck monthly for proper lubrication proper fluid levels brake main tenance motor maintenance and other areas specified in the parts and service manual main tenance section If the truck is found to be unsafe and in need of repair or contrib utes to an unsafe condition report it immediately to the des ignated authority Do not operate it until it has been restored ...

Page 8: ... on control handle operate in all speed ranges in forward and reverse and that belly button switch functions Wheels Check drive wheel for cracks or damage Move truck to check load wheels and casters for freedom of rotation Hydraulic controls Check operation of lift lower and reach to their maximum positions Brakes Check that brakes actuate when steering arm is raised to upright position and when l...

Page 9: ... and side shift of the forks Control handles on all models have a belly button reversing switch which reverses thedirection of thetruck upon contact with the operator Detailed operating instructions are in the Operation section of this manual A battery disconnect is mounted near thesteering arm Pullingthedisconnect removes all power from truck circuits in the event of an emergency Control Handle ...

Page 10: ...ion will progress the truck from slow to maxi mum travel speed To change directions or to stop the truck rotate the speed control lever in the opposite direction The truck will come to a stop and then unless the controls are returned to the center neutral position accelerate in the opposite direction Steering Moving the control handle which con nects to the steering arm right or left will turn the...

Page 11: ...d parking area 2 Raise the steering arm until verti cal to apply the parking brake 3 Fully lower forks 4 Turn keyswitch to off position Remove key for added security 5 Pull out battery disconnect 6 Push in emergency brake switch Load Handling Handle only loads arranged for stability and always use cau tion Raise and lower the load smoothly to prevent the load from falling Always be sure the load a...

Page 12: ... of the drive wheel instead they tend to cut the corner 15 Line up the truck with the unload ing area 16 Extend the load and adjust the side shift until the load is cen tered over new position 17 Lower the load and tilt down as necessary until the load rest squarely in place and the forks are free 18 Carefully move the truck away from the load watching to make sure the load doesn t move or shift I...

Page 13: ...ve read and understand all warnings and instructions contained in this operator s manual Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition Give special atten tion to wheels horn lights battery con troller lift systems including forks or attachments chains cables and limit switches brakes steering mechanism guards and safety devices If you have any questions notify your supervisor or p...

Page 14: ...12 Operate truck only from walking position Do not ride on truck Never place any part of the body into the mast structure ...

Page 15: ...13 Do not carry passengers Keep feet clear of truck and always wear foot protection ...

Page 16: ...nd sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed Start stop travel steer and brake smoothly Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn Use special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater ...

Page 17: ...of travel Keep a clear view and when load interferes with visibility travel with load or lifting mechanism trailing Use special care when operating on ramps travel slowly and do not angle or turn Travel unloaded with lifting mechanism downhill and travel loaded with load uphill ...

Page 18: ...or load weight capacity and load center information When using forks space forks as far apart as load will permit Before lifting be sure load is centered forks are com pletely under load and load is as far back as possible against load backrest ...

Page 19: ...l care when handling long high or wide loads to avoid losing the load striking bystanders or tipping the truck Do not handle loads which are higher than the load backrest or load backrest extension unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward ...

Page 20: ... lower with mast in the vertical position Watch out for obstructions especially overhead Do not lift personnel on forks or work platform with this truck It is not designed for this function and someone could get seriously injured if they fell off Use the correct equipment for this task ...

Page 21: ... not allow anyone to stand or pass under a load or lifting mechanism When leaving truck neutralize travel control Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake When leaving truck unattended also shut off power ...

Page 22: ...ICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Big Lift LLC To order obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Big Joe Authorized Dealer or go to www bigjoesupport com to download a copy ...

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