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M
S ERIES
Operator Manual
This operator manual has
information for all models
of series M plus some
options and accessories.
Some of the illustrations
and information may not
The most
apply to your truck.
important
component
is you.
New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 1997 PF12442- WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.
M
S ERIES
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You Must be Trained IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED Federal law states that only properly trained operators are permitted to operate a powered industrial truck and that STOP your employer must train you and certify that you are qualified to operate this powered industrial truck. (OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999) It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to Do not operate this truck in your work place until you operate this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999) have been trained an
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Protect Yourself Know the Hazards Know the Hazards LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS Always be alert to the area around you and watch where Tipovers and falls are very serious accidents, you can be you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or crushed or even killed. The best way to prevent injury is crushed between the truck and a fixed object such as a to know where you are at all times and follow the rules wall or post. of safe truck operation. • Be extremely caref
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Contents What's in it for You? WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The better you understand your truck and how to use it, the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some guides to using this manual. 1 Warning 2 You Must be Trained T Tr ra av veling eling QUICK LOCATORS 3 Protect Yourself In addition to the "Contents" page you 5 Contents can use page headings to find topics. Some pages also have a picture of the 6 What's in it for You? truck in the corner showing features or 7 Your Walkie Lift Truck f
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Your Walkie Lift Truck BUILT TO STANDARDS WALKIE LIFT TRUCKS This truck was designed and built Your walkie lift truck can be used to lift, move to current industry and government and stack loads. It is designed to travel short standards and guidelines. For more distances and operate in areas with limited space. information see the following: • American National Standards YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE Institute (ASME) B56.1 • Occupational Safety and Health With a load it may weigh more th
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Lift Truck Parts Mast Fork Control Handle Control Arm Key Switch Power Disconnect Raise/Lower Lever High Travel Speed Button Reversing Button Horn Button Batteries Raise Button (Optional) Load Wheel Lower Button (Optional) Power Unit Twist Grip 9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10
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Capacity & Load Center WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY? Capacity is the load (including pallet or Center of evenly distributed load container) that can be lifted to a given height at a given load center. See the capacity plate on your truck. Make certain you use the correct units of measure. 600mm (24 in.) Max WHAT IS LOAD CENTER? Load center is the distance from the load backrest or Load Center vertical face of the fork to the center of an evenly Know the Hazards distributed load. Units of measur
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Capacity Plate CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION The capacity plate is on the power unit OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS & LOAD CENTERS cover. It contains: Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers • Serial number not given on your capacity plate. • Capacity information (load, load center and lift height) • Truck type (a fire safety rating) • Truck weight with battery (does not include load) • Attachment information (if any) READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE The capacity plate on the console contains
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PUSH DOWN Power On & Off Braking KEY SWITCH BRAKING Brake Move the control handle all the way down or all the way Turn the key clockwise. Power is ON. On up to apply the brake. Brake Off Turn the key counterclockwise. Power is OFF. When you let go of the control handle it will automatically Always turn the key off when leaving the truck. go to the upper braking position. Check the braking before Brake On you start working. POWER DISCONNECT Push the battery connector handle down to d
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n io rn t Tu c f re o i D Raising & Lowering Steering & Travel RAISE/LOWER STEERING Move the Raise/Lower lever away from the mast, You control steering by moving the control handle from side to side. toward the control arm, to raise the forks. Move the For example: This picture shows the directions the truck can turn when lever toward the mast to lower the forks. the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown. The farther you move the lever from neutral, the faster the forks wil
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Traveling TRAVEL Rotate the top of the twist grip in the direction you want to travel. The farther you rotate the grip from the neutral position, the faster the truck will travel. HIGH TRAVEL SPEED For high travel speed, push the high travel speed button on the control handle and rotate the twist grip to the maximum travel speed position. Know the Hazards LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING REVERSING BUTTON Always be alert to the area around you and watch where If you accidentally hit the reversing button w
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Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK 2. Test your truck in an uncongested area. You must make sure your truck is safe to use. • Try all the hydraulic functions. • Check the steering. 1. Walk around your truck and check it over. • Check to make sure the batteries are charged, water • Operate the truck slowly in both directions. level is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use an • Operate through the full speed range in both forward open flame to check the batteries. and r
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Be a Safe Operator MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY USE CAUTION, BE ALERT • Do not use this truck unless you are trained • Watch where you're walking. Don't let any part of your The most and certified. body get pinned or crushed between the truck and a fixed object. • Be certain you understand how your truck works and the hazards that go with it. Don't use the truck if you • Stay to the side of the truck when traveling power unit important have any doubts. first. Make sure the truck won't hit your le
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Be a Safe Operator continued WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE AVOID FALLS • Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians. • Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps. Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk • Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure. Be or intersection. certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or the • Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone. trailer is locked to the dock. Check capacities. Be sure For example: Never move your truck toward anyone your tr
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Battery Maintenance BATTERIES Your truck has four automotive style batteries. You must check your batteries daily. Know the Hazards CHARGERS BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS Your truck will have either a built-in charger or an optional DANGER Your truck batteries produce fumes that can explode. Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not bench type charger. The built-in charger must be plugged smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed T
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Notes Warning Labels EACH WARNING LABEL ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT Read and obey all of them to protect yourself and others. CAUTION To avoid damage to truck: • Power unit door must be left open while charging. • Check that line voltage is same as rated voltage of charger. • Ammeter will show a high rate of charge if batteries are low, and will drop to a low rate as the batteries become fully charged. • Extension cord, if used, must have correct plugs and meet minimum AWG size on cha
