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FORK LOWER BUTTON (5) 

To lower the forks, push and hold this 

button

 

until

 

the

 

desired height is 

reached. Guard rails need to be in the 

lowered

 

position

 

and

 

deadman 

footswitch needs to be engaged for 

travel and lift. 

FORK LIFT BUTTON (6) 

To lift the forks, push and hold this 

button until the desired height is 

reached. Guard rails need to be in the 

lowered

 

position

 

and

 

deadman 

footswitch needs to be engaged for 

travel and lift. 

KEY SWITCH (7) 

The key switch has two positions, 

ON and OFF. Remove the key to 

prevent unauthorized use. 

TRAVEL SWITCH (8) 

This switch controls forward, neutral 

and reverse travel. Travel direction is 

also

 

indicated

 

on

 

the

 

instrument 

panel. 

EMERGENCY

 

POWER

 

DISCONNECT SWITCH (9) 

Pushing down the emergency power 

disconnect switch disconnects

 

the 

main power, deactivates all electrical 

functions, causing the truck to brake 

automatically. 

DEADMAN SWITCH PEDAL (10) 

Operator must stand on this pedal to 

activate the controls. 

BATTERY DISCONNECT (11) 

The battery disconnect can be used to 

cut off all power to the truck. It is also 

used to connect the batteries to the 

battery charger. 

EMERGENCY

 

LOWERING

 

BUTTON 

(12) 

Press this button to lower the platform 

in case of an emergency. 

INSTRUMENT PANEL (13) 

The instrument panel contains the 

following displays and controls: 

Summary of Contents for BG2-72

Page 1: ...2020 REV 0 PART 038 xxxE WARNING Do not operate or service this product unless you have read and fully understand the entire contents of this manual Failure to do so may result in property damage bodi...

Page 2: ...possible Always look in direction of travel and keep a clear view Use special care when operating on ramps travel slowly and do not angle or turn Travel with lifting mechanism uphill Do not overload t...

Page 3: ...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 technician For further information on o...

Page 4: ...iage and the payload on forks or optional payload platform This permits efficient selection and moving of materials in any area or at any level of the warehouse or storeroom The design permits one man...

Page 5: ...3 WARNING This truck is equipped with a battery Read and heed the warning decal located near the battery An example is shown here...

Page 6: ...length of the fork and centered between the forks The maximum load capacity is reduced when the load center exceeds 1 2 the length of the forks or is not centered between the forks The fork length an...

Page 7: ...ntenance and other areas specified in the parts and service manual maintenance section WARNING If the truck is found to be unsafe and in need of repair or contributes to an unsafe condition report it...

Page 8: ...able Steering Check for binding or looseness when steering Travel controls Check that travel control on right control arm operates in all speed ranges in forward and reverse Wheels Check drive wheel f...

Page 9: ...se the operator platform push and hold this button until the desired height is reached Guard rails need to be in the lowered position and deadman footswitch needs to be engaged for travel and lift OPE...

Page 10: ...ITCH 8 This switch controls forward neutral and reverse travel Travel direction is also indicated on the instrument panel EMERGENCY POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH 9 Pushing down the emergency power disconnec...

Page 11: ...chanic TEMPERATURE ALARM LED 3 When the temperature of the motor controller exceeds allowable range too high or low the LED will illuminater Temporarily stop operation until the temperature drops and...

Page 12: ...warnings and faults to the designated authority and do not use the truck until corrected by a qualified mechanic Speed Display 3 Indicates the truck s speed Speed Mode Display 5 There are four speed...

Page 13: ...not lean out from the outside of a cage rail Climbing on the guard rails and or forks is strictly prohibited and can lead to severe injury or death WARNING Only one person is permitted in the operator...

Page 14: ...r balcony areas STOPPING PROCEDURES The brake pattern of the truck depends largely on the ground conditions The driver must take this into account when operating the truck The driver must be looking a...

Page 15: ...n performing overhead maintenance please ensure there are no obstacles beams or other obstructions before elevating lift Always fully lower the platform before moving to the next maintenance position...

Page 16: ...this operator s manual and on this truck Read understand and comply with the information on the truck s nameplate at all times Do not operate this truck until you have checked it s condition Give spe...

Page 17: ...t of your body into the mast structure between the mast and the truck or outside the Operator s platform Observe applicable traffic regulations Do not carry passengers Yield right of way to pedestrian...

Page 18: ...loosely stacked loads Use special care when handling long high or wide loads to avoid losing the load striking bystanders or tipping the truck When transferring loads to platform or platform shelf do...

Page 19: ...up or stack a load Watch out for obstructions especially overhead When using forks space forks as far apart as load will permit Before lifting be sure load is centered forks are completely under load...

Page 20: ...able or loosely stacked loads Use special care when handling long high or wide loads to avoid losing the load striking bystanders or tipping the truck Do not allow any one to stand or pass under load...

Page 21: ...19 When leaving truck neutralize travel control Fully lower lifting mechanism and set brake When leaving truck unattended also discon nect the battery...

Page 22: ...AINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Blue Giant To order obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Blue Giant Autho...

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Page 24: ...1 800 872 2583 f 1 888 378 5781 Copyright Blue Giant Equipment Corporation 2020 Corporate 410 Admiral Blvd Mississauga ON Canada L5T 2N6 t 905 457 3900 f 905 457 2313 USA 6350 Burnt Poplar Road Green...

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