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Southworth PalletPal Stack-n-Go / FPS3000-43NFO-21/27
PalletPal Stack-
N
-Go
The battery operated stackers are very powerful lifts
capable of doing large amounts of work.
DO NOT OPERATE THESE LIFTS WITHOUT
CAREFULLY READING THIS MANUAL. In order
to provide for the safe operation of these stackers,
Southworth has identified certain hazards that may oc-
cur during the maintenance and use of these lifts. For
safety reasons these units are designed to be serviced
or repaired in the fully lowered position. If performed
properly, this will greatly reduce the possibility of
injury.
WARNING!
When servicing the unit:
1. Key should be in "OFF" position.
2. E-stop should be depressed.
3. Disconnect the batteries at the terminals.
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Do not perform any repair work on lifts if
there is a load on the forks or platform.
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Do not perform any repair work if the forks
or platform is in the raised position.
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All personnel must stand clear of the lift
while in motion.
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Do not put hands or feet under the forks or
platform.
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Do not stand underneath the forks or plat
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form.
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Do not stand in front of the stacker while in
motion.
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Do not stand, sit or climb on the lift.
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Do not use the lift on soft, uneven or unstable
surfaces.
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Do not exceed the load center or capacity.
WARNING!
You or others around you can be seriously injured
or even killed if you don't use this stacker correctly.
Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the stacker. It is your responsibil-
ity before starting work to make sure it is in good
working order.
Always be alert to the area around you and watch where
you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned
or crushed between the stacker and a fixed object such
as a wall or post.
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Watch your hands and feet. A foot or hand
caught between the stacker and a fixed object will
be crushed or even cut off.
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If traveling forks first, keep both hands on
the control handle and be careful when changing
direction of travel. Keep your feet clear of the
stacker.
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Keep the stacker under control at all times.
Operate at a speed that allows you to stop safely.
Be even more careful on slippery or uneven sur
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faces. Do not run over objects on the floor.
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Perform all stacker movements smoothly and
at a speed that will give you time to react if an
emergency occurs.
Tipovers and falls are very serious accidents; you can
be crushed or even killed. To prevent injury, know
where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
stacker operation.
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Be careful when working around docks,
dockboards and trailers. Stay away from the
edge of docks and ramps. Check to make sure the
wheels of truck or trailers are chocked.
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Travel with the load or forks close to the
ground. Watch for overhead obstructions. Per-
form all stacker movements smoothly and at a
speed that will give you time to react in an emer
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gency.
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Keep your hands and feet away from all mov
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ing parts such as masts, chains, forks or wheels.
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Never stand on or under the forks, or allow
anyone else to stand on or under them. Never ride
on the stacker or allow anyone else to ride. There
is no safe place to sit or stand.
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Before you leave your stacker, be sure to
lower the forks to the floor. Shut the stacker off
with the key.
