Big Joe PDH, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Big Lift LLC www bigjoeforklifts com Manual Part No 901635 08 16 2018 STRADDLE LIFT TRUCK ...

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Page 4: ...enance procedures are found in the parts and service manual for the spe cific truck model and are to be per formed only by a qualified technician For further information on obtaining a completepartsandservicemanual see page 26 of this manual The operator who knows his truck will learn to spot problems as they develop This is accomplished by performing the Daily Checks and reporting any prob lems t...

Page 5: ... circuit which locks out highspeedwhentheforksareelevated Trucks in this series may vary in load capacity battery arrangement instru mentation and lift lower controls depending on model and options The forks may be rigid or adjustable One model has a reach and tilt mechanism whichextendstheforkstowardtheload then retracts and tilts back the forks for transporting the load NAME PLATE AND WARNING DE...

Page 6: ...6 PDS 20 25 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Typical PDS 30 40 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Typical R6728 R7030 ...

Page 7: ...7 S22 S25 S30 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations Typical PDI PDM PDH Name Plate Warning Decal Locations Typical R7031 R8308 R3965 ...

Page 8: ...e the lifting sur face Top side of forks For example a load capacity of 3 000 pounds with a load center of 24 inches means that the truck can be used to lift 3 000 pounds only when the load s center of gravity is no more than 24 inches from the face of theforksor24inchesabovethetopside of the forks Note that a truck undergo ing speed changes is less stable than a standing truck If you are not sure...

Page 9: ...qualified service technician should check the truck monthly forproperlubrication properfluid levels brake maintenance motor maintenance and other areas specified in the parts and service manual maintenance 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 res...

Page 10: ... wheel for cracks or damage Move truck to check load wheels and casters for freedom of rotation Hydraulic controls Check operation of lift and lower to their maxi mum positions Brakes Check that brakes actuate when steering arm is raised to upright position and when lowered to horizontal position PDI PDM PDH w Dynamic Brakes Check that dynamic brake if so equipped not available on newer trucks act...

Page 11: ...e truck upon contact with the operator Detailed operating instructions are in the Operation section of this manual A battery disconnect is mounted near the steering arm Pulling the gray dis connect on PDS trucks or pushing the red disconnect plunger on S22 S25 trucks removes all power from truck cir cuits in the event of an emergency Control Handles R8254 PDS20 25 PDS30 40 w o Side Shift S22 25 30...

Page 12: ...standard with a lift lower control lever mounted near the steering arm Some models have addi tional control levers for operating a reach and tilt functions which move the forks out or in and tilt the fork tips up or down Lift Lower Control Level Optional Features The optional remote lift lower control if equipped allows the operator to raise andlowertheforkswhilestandingaway from the control handl...

Page 13: ...direction will progress the truck from slow to maximum travel speed Tochangedirectionsortostopthetruck 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 posi tion accelerate in the opposite direc tion Steering Moving the control handle which con nectstothesteeringarm rightorleftwill turn the truck ...

Page 14: ...lease the brake just move the control handle to the operating position NOTE The steering arm gas spring automatically raises the steering arm to the upright position when the steering arm is released CAUTION If the control handle does not raise immediately to the vertical position when released the truck should be placed OUT OF SER VICE until it can be inspected by a qualified repair technician PD...

Page 15: ... the load slowly 2 Stop the truck when the forks are just in front of the load 3 Adjust the forks to the maximum practical width to support the load to be lifted If the truck has rigid forks position the truck so the forks will give maximum support to the load 4 Raise or lower the forks until they are properly aligned with the pal let openings 5 Move the truck slowly into posi tion so that the for...

Page 16: ... forks until the load is securely settled on its own Be sure there is no downward force on the forks on the rack or floor 19 Carefully move the truck away from the load watching to make sure the load doesn t move or shift If the load does move return the truck to the load and reset NOTE Make sure when working in a rack area that you do not disturb another load while placing yours in the rack This ...

Page 17: ...is opera tor s manual R6710 R6711 Do not operate this truck until you have checked its condition Give special attention to wheels horn lights battery controller 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 proper authority ...

Page 18: ...18 Operate truck only from walking position R3946 Never place any part of the body into the mast structure R6713 ...

Page 19: ...19 R3948 Do not carry passengers Keep feet clear of truck and always wear foot pro tection R6715 ...

Page 20: ... and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is obstructed R6717 Start stop travel steer and brake smoothly Slow down for turns and on uneven or slippery surfaces that could causetrucktoslideoroverturn Usespe cial care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be greater ...

Page 21: ...ion of travel Keep a clear view and when load inter feres with visibility travelwith load or lifting mechanism trailing R6718 R3953 Use special care when operating on ramps travel slowly and do not angle or turn Always travel with lifting mechanism downhill and driver uphill ...

Page 22: ...for load weight and load center information R6720 When using forks space forks as far apart as load will permit Before lifting be sure load is centered forks are completely under load and load is as far back as possible against load backrest R3955 ...

Page 23: ... 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 exten sion unless load is secured so that no part of it could fall backward R63957 ...

Page 24: ...pickuporstackaload Watch out for obstructions espe cially overhead R3970 Donotliftpersonnelonforksorwork platform with this truck It is not designed for this function and someone could get seriously injurediftheyfelloff Usethecorrect equipment for this task ...

Page 25: ...allow anyone to stand or pass under a load or lifting mechanism R6726 When leaving truck neutralize travelcontrol Fullylowerlifting mechanism and set brake When leaving truck unat tended also shut off power R3960 ...

Page 26: ...BTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE 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 ...

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