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Notes
It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate this truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
You or others around you can be seriously injured or even
killed if you don't use this truck correctly.
Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual*
and on the truck.
Head, arms, hands, legs or feet outside the operator area
can be pinned or crushed whenever the truck is moving.
Stay within the operator area and stop the truck completely
before getting off.
A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it. Or
you could drive off a dock. Falls from docks or dockboards
can cause serious injury or even death. Make sure you are
safe.
Inspect your truck before starting work, make sure it is in
good working order.
* Additional copies of this Operator Manual and all Truck Labels can be
obtained from Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, Ohio 45869
U.S.A.
All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2008 Crown Equipment Corp.
Warning You Must Labels be Trained
STOP
IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
EACH Federal WARNING law LABEL states that only properly trained operators
ONare YOUR permitted TRUCK IS to IMPORTANT operate a powered industrial truck and
Read
that
and
your
obey
employer
all of them
must
to
train
protect
you and certify that you
yourself
are qualified
and others.
to operate this powered industrial truck.
(OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)
Do not operate this truck in your work place until you have
been trained and certified by your employer.
WARNI NG
Avoid being crushed. Keep head,
You could be killed or seriously arms, hands, injured legs, and if feet you within theare
not
operator area. Stop truck completely
adequately trained for lift before truck getting off. operation!
All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2008 Crown Equipment Corp.
1 Warning 37 Notes Warning You Must Labels be 36 Trained 2
07
Connect charger
properly or truck
can be damaged.
Make certain
charger is plugged
into the battery
connector, not the
truck connector.
47
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
20
WAR NING Minimum battery size allowed
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.
Objects placed on the operator
platform could affect truck
operation, or cause you to trip
and be injured.
Keep operator platform clear.
870
Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.
This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water. Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.
off
brake off
With brake lever off, the
brake is not automatically
applied when the handle
is released.
The truck will coast.
Lift handle to apply brake.
Tipovers and falls from docks can cause
serious injury or even death.
Make sure you are safe.
WARNI NG
853-A
It’s the law, you must be trained
and certified to operate this truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed if you
don't use this truck correctly.
Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck
and in the operator manual*.
Inspect your truck before starting work, make
sure it is in good working order.
* Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corp.,
New Bremen, OH 45869 U.S.A.
281
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Protect Battery Yourself Maintenance continued
Know the Hazards
Recommended
Walking Path
3 Protect 35 Yourself Battery Maintenance continued
DRIVE CAREFULLY
• When allowing the truck to coast, travel power unit first
only. Do not turn. Keep to the side of the truck. Make
certain the truck won't hit the back of your leg or foot.
Don't let the truck run over your foot.
• When riding, keep your hands on the controls and feet
on the platform. Keep your body within the operator
area.
• Don't put BEFORE hands CHARGING or arms over YOUR the TRUCK backrest. BATTERY
• Charge the battery only in areas designated for that
• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the
use.
truck, no matter how slow the truck is moving. You
can not stop • Make 4535 sure kg or the 10,000 truck key pounds switch with is turned any part off and all
of your body. other A foot controls or hand are caught in the off between or neutral the truck position.
and a fixed • See object that will the be battery crushed cells or are even filled cut to off. the proper level.
• Never place Never objects use anywhere an open flame on the to operator check the battery.
platform. •They Make would certain be the a trip charger hazard is and the same could voltage affect and
truck speed. amperage as your battery.
• Stay away • from Read the edge battery of charger docks and instructions. dockboards.
Make sure dockboards are secure. Check that trailer
wheels are • Be chocked. sure the You charger could is be turned seriously OFF before injured connecting
or even killed the in battery a fall to from the a charger. dock or Otherwise dockboard. you might create
a spark which could cause the battery to explode.
• Keep your truck under control at all times. Drive at a
speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more
careful on BATTERY slippery SIZE or IS uneven IMPORTANT surfaces. Do not drive
over objects
Make
on
certain
the floor.
you use the correct size, type and weight
• Perform all of battery. truck movements Never operate smoothly a truck and that at has a speed an underweight
that will or give undersize you time battery to react installed. in an emergency.
Know the Hazards
Minimum battery size allowed
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.
Notes
07
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Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING
Always be alert to the area around you and watch
where you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed
by objects intruding or poking into the operator area.
When allowing the truck to coast, make certain the
area ahead of you is clear.
AVOID FALLS
Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or
even killed. The best way to prevent injury is to know
where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
truck operation. Unless you can safely jump completely
clear of the falling truck, there is no sure way to avoid
injury if you drop from a dock or dockboard.
Be extremely careful when working around docks,
dockboards and trailers.
USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY
• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as forks or wheels.
• Never allow passengers on the truck. There is no safe
place for them.
• Before you leave your truck:
• Come to a complete stop.
• Lower the forks to the floor.
• Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the
battery.
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Contents Battery Maintenance
Warning
You Must be Trained
Protect Yourself
Contents
What's in it for You?
Your Rider Pallet Truck
Pallet Truck Parts
Capacity Plate
Display
Power On & Off
Steering & Travel
Coasting
Braking
Raising & Lowering
Traveling & Plugging
Additional Options
Daily Safety Check
Be a Safe Driver
Battery Maintenance
Warning Labels
1
2
3
5
6
7
9
11
13
15
16
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
33
36
5 Contents 33 Battery Maintenance
WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES
• Turn the truck OFF. Check that all controls are in
neutral and disconnect the battery.
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
battery. Battery Never Maintenance
operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersize battery installed.
• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.
You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery.
Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery in, or
remove it from, the battery compartment or a stand.
Make sure you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the
battery.
USING A ROLLER STAND
If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery
make sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers
in the truck's battery compartment. Also make sure the
roller stand is at least as long as your battery.
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY
• Replace the battery retainers. Make certain the retainers
31 Battery Maintenance
on both sides of the truck are in place.
• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check
truck operation.
Know the Hazards Know the Hazards
DANGER
What's in it for You?
Know the Hazards
DANGER
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
areas and when charging.
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.
attention if your eyes are affected.
107
107
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
Battery Maintenance Battery
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
32 Maintenance 32
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.
107
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.
QUICK LOCATORS
In addition to the "Contents" page you
can use page headings to find topics.
Some pages also have a picture of the
truck in the corner showing features
or functions covered on that page.
"KNOW THE HAZARDS"
Watch for and read these special
blocks. You will find information about
possible safety hazards and how to
avoid them.
TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS
Your truck battery produces a HOW-TO-DRAWINGS
gas that can explode.
It also contains acid that could On burn many or pages disfigure you you. will find pictures
• Do not try to install, remove, as charge well as or text service to help your you understand
truck battery unless you are how trained to use and your authorized. truck safely and
productively.
• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
• Your company should provide an area where it is safe
to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
aprons etc.
BATTERY RETAINERS MUST BE IN PLACE
The battery could slide out if retainers are not in place.
Check that both retainers are installed before operating
your truck.
Battery Maintenance What's in it for 34You?
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Your Be Rider a Safe Pallet Driver Truck continued
Path of
Truck
Recommended
Walking Path
7 Your Rider 31 Be Pallet a Safe Truck Driver continued
RIDER PALLET WATCH TRUCKS OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE
As a rider • Slow your down. pallet truck Yield is or designed stop for pedestrians. to move
loads over Use long your distances. horn when You you can come also to use a crosswalk it
as a walk-beside or intersection. truck when picking stock.
• Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone.
YOUR PALLET
For
TRUCK
example:
IS NOT
Never
AN AUTOMOBILE
drive your truck toward anyone
With a load standing it may in weigh front of more a fixed thanobject.
3 automobiles.
• Never allow passengers on your truck.
• You don't steer the same.
• You •don't Keep brake others the away same. from your truck while you're working.
• You don't
Don't
accelerate
ever allow
the
anyone
same.
to ride on the load or forks.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are trained
HOW TO DRIVE and certified.
WHEN COASTING
• Travel • Don't power allow unit first the truck only. to Do coast not turn. in a congested Stay area or
to one if side there of are the people truck. Use in the the aisle. hand closest to
the truck • Watch to operate out for power the control unit swing. handle.
• Watch your feet. Stay out of the path of the truck.
• Make WHEN certain LEAVING the area YOUR ahead TRUCKof
you is clear.
• Lower the forks. Turn the truck off or disconnect the
HOW TO DRIVE battery. YOUR TRUCK WHILE RIDING
Keep both • Wait feet for on truck the to platform. come to Place a complete both hands stop.
on the control handle and lean against the backrest.
Keep your • Avoid entire parking body on within inclines. the operator But if you area. must, block the
wheels of your truck.
HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK FORKS FIRST
Keep both feet on the platform. Place one hand on
the backrest and the other on the control handle
while leaning against the backrest. Keep your entire
body within the operator area.
Hands on
controls
Lean against
the backrest
Feet on
platform
AVOID FALLS
• Stay GIVE away YOUR from BODY the A edge BREAK of docks and ramps.
Take advantage of stop time. Flex your arms and
• Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure.
legs. Staying alert will help you be a better and safer
Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or
driver.
the trailer is locked to the dock. Check capacities. Be
sure your truck, with load, isn't too heavy for where
you are driving.
• Make sure the load you are moving is stable. Center
the load. Be even more careful with long, high or wide
loads. They can be less stable.
• Don't drive onto an elevator unless you are authorized.
Check the capacity or load limit and make sure there
are no people present. Enter load first and come to a
complete stop.
BUILT TO STANDARDS
This truck was designed and
BE CAREFUL TRAVELING ON RAMPS AND built GRADES to current industry and
• Always operate your truck from government the rider position standards when and
traveling on a grade. guidelines. For more
information see the following:
• With a load, drive with the forks • American pointed upgrade. National
Standards Institute
• Without a load, drive with forks downgrade.
(ANSI/ITSDF) B56.1
• Occupational Safety and
Slow down and don't turn on ramps or grades. Health Act (OSHA)
§1910.178, Rev. 1999
• Underwriters Laboratory
(UL 583)
• National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA 505)
Be a Safe Your Driver Rider continued Pallet 32 Truck 8

Pallet Be Truck a Safe Parts Driver
The most
important
component
is you.
9 Pallet 29 Truck Be a Parts Safe Driver
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE Control Arm
• Do not use this truck unless Brake you Lever are trained
and certified.
(Standard handle only)
• Be certain you understand how your truck works and
the hazards that go with it. Key Don't Switch drive the truck if you
(On power unit)
have any doubts.
• Know the capacity of your Control truck. Handle Make certain you
use the correct units of measure.
Power Disconnect
• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are
fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire
safety type for the area.
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry,
and your clothing is proper for the job.
MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY
• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 27 and
28). If it's not working right, or something is broken,
report the problem to your supervisor. Don't use the
truck.
• In an open area, test the braking. High Speed Check Switchat
a slow
travel speed first, then a faster (On platform) one. Know the distance
it takes to stop before you start work.
Platform
• Make certain there are no objects stored anywhere on
the operator platform. They Battery would Retainer be a trip hazard
and could affect truck speed.
Recommended
Walking Path
Standard Control Handle
WHEN USING COAST
Lower Button
• Travel power unit first only. Do not turn.
Raise Button
• Keep to the side of the truck. Make certain the truck
won't hit the back of your leg or foot. Travel Don't Twist let Gripthe
truck run over your foot.
Horn Button
• Be certain the area ahead of you is clear.
WHEN RIDING
"T" Control Handle (Optional)
• Never stick a foot or any part of your
Lower
body
Button
outside the
operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving.
• Don't put your hands or arms over the
Raise
backrest.
Button
Keep
your hands on the controls and feet Hand on the Brake platform. Lever
• Stop your truck completely before Travel getting Twist off. Grip
Horn Button
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Look where you are going. Don't let your hands or
feet get pinned or crushed.
• Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.
Slow down in congested areas.
• Slow down for wet or slippery floors. Don't run over
things.
• Look where you are going before you change direction
of travel.
• See that you have room to drive and turn. Watch out
for power unit swing. Slow down when making turns.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use
them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.
Continued next page...
Be a Safe Pallet Driver Truck 30 Parts 10

Capacity Daily Plate Safety Check
SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE
The information
shown on this sample
plate does not apply
to your truck.
11 Capacity 27 Daily PlateSafety
Check
CHECK YOUR CAPACITY TRUCK PLATE BEFORE INFORMATION
STARTING WORK
You must The make capacity sure your plate truck is on is the safe top to of use.
the power unit cover. It contains:
1. Walk •around Capacity your information truck and check it over.
• Check • Truck to make type sure (a fire the safety battery rating) is charged.
• After
• Truck
checking
weight
water
(does
level,
not
be
include
sure vent
load)
caps are in
place. • Grade Don't rating use an open flame to check the battery.
• Battery information
• Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the
truck • Truck are properly information installed.
• See that all wheels are in good condition.
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
• Clean Capacity the twist is the grips maximum and hand load holds. that can be lifted or
• Make transported certain there with are your no truck. objects See placed the capacity or stored plate
anywhere on your on truck. the operator Make certain platform. you use the correct units
of measure.
• Check that forks are not bent, cracked or badly worn.
• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.
• Try the horn.
• Make sure the power disconnect works.
• Check that all controls work smoothly.
Note: ANSI B56.1 requires that all
data be shown first in Metric units
and then USA units.
2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.
• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check the steering.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Check braking distance in both directions. Load size
and floor conditions can affect these distances.
• Drive through the full speed range in both directions.
• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working. If the braking distance is too long to stop
safely, don't drive the truck.
• Check Know parking the brake Hazards
operation.
If anything doesn't look, work or KNOW feel right, YOUR don't LOADdrive
the truck. Report
the problem to your supervisor. Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's capacity
plate. Make certain you use the correct units of measure.
You can get checklist forms Be from careful your when Crown handling dealerlong,
high or wide loads. Do not
(part no. OF3772). Used properly, handle unstable this checklist loads. can alert
service people to needed repairs.
TRUCK TYPE
Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example:
You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted
to EE or EX trucks.
TRUCK WEIGHT
Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited
capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight of your
truck. Remember to add the weight of the battery and the
load you have on the forks.
Daily Safety Capacity Check 28 Plate 12

Display Additional Options
BATTERY CHARGE SKID ADAPTOR DISPLAY OPTION
The green Lift bars the show skid how adaptor much until charge you is can left. move it forward and
Have the battery lower it changed to the forks. or recharged if the yellow
light is flashing. Make certain the skid adaptor is secure when you return
it to the upright position.
MESSAGE PANEL
Displays truck information such as: hours of operation,
event codes along with instructions, battery charge
and other data.
PERFORMANCE SETTING
Indicates the level that your company has
programmed this truck to operate at.
ENTER OR RETURN BUTTON
Use to navigate in and out of menus and select
inputs.
NAVIGATION BUTTONS
Up, Down. Left and Right Arrows are used to
scroll through menus.
EVENT CODE LIGHT (OPERATOR CORRECTABLE)
The display light shows a detected event which the
operator can correct. See the display for instructions.
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EVENT CODE LIGHT (SERVICE REQUIRED)
The display SIMILAR shows LOOKING the code TRUCKS for a CAN detected BE DIFFERENT event which
requires service. Your company Contact your has selected supervisor the or options servicewhich
are best
department. for your work area.
If you ever drive a different truck, even one that looks
just like yours, be careful. It may not have the same
control handle, functions or other options.
This
This
page
page
left
left
blank
blank
intentionally.
intentionally.
13 Display 25 Additional Options
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Power Traveling On & Off & Plugging
15 Power 23 On Traveling & Off & Plugging
KEY SWITCH TRAVEL
Turn the truck Rotate on by the turning top of the key twist grip in the direction you
clockwise to want ON. to Check travel. that all display lights are working.
Turn the truck The off farther by turning you rotate the key the counterclockwise
grip from the neutral position,
to OFF. the faster the truck will travel.
Always turn
PLUGGING
the key off when leaving the truck.
Plugging is another way to slow down your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, move the
twist grip through neutral to the opposite direction of
POWER DISCONNECT
travel.
Pull up on the battery connector, or the optional handle,
to disconnect Plugging the battery will not and hurt cut your all power. truck.
Always disconnect ONE TOUCH the HIGH battery TRAVEL any SPEED, time OPTION the truck isn't
working right. For The high key travel switch speed does while not riding cut all the power truck, to rotate the
the truck. twist grip, then step down on the high travel speed
Don't use the pedal. truck If if you it's remove not working your foot right. from Report the pedal, the the truck
problem to will your continue supervisor. to travel in high speed.
When the twist grip is returned to neutral, the speed
control will reset to standard operation.
HIGH TRAVEL SPEED WITHOUT ONE TOUCH
Rotate the twist grip, then step down on the high travel
speed pedal.
When you remove your foot from the pedal,or the twist
grip is returned to neutral, the speed control will reset
to standard operation.
Steering & Travel
HORN
Press the horn button on the control handle to sound the
horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.
STEERING
You control steering Use your by horn moving when the you control leave handle an aisle, from or come side to to side. a
For example: crosswalk This picture or shows intersection. the directions the truck can turn when
the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown.
Travel, power
Know the unit first Hazards
Direction
of Turn
WATCH YOUR FEET AND HANDS
• While riding, keep your feet on the platform and hands
on the controls at all times. A loaded truck can weigh
over 4535kg (10,000 lbs). You can not stop or even
slow it down with your foot, hand or any part of your
body, no matter how slow the truck is moving.
• When coasting, POWER UNIT protect SWING your legs and feet by staying
to the side. Be careful Keep out turning of the while path traveling of the truck. forks Travel first. The power
power unit unit first will only. swing Do wide not in turn. the opposite direction. Make sure
you have clearance, and watch out for people in the area.
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING
• Always be Keep alert your to the hands area and around feet you in the and operator watch area.
where you are driving.
Warning: Never place objects anywhere on the operator
• A hand or
platform.
foot caught
They
between
would be
the
a
truck
trip hazard
and a wall,
and could affect
post or any
truck
fixed
speed.
object will be crushed or even cut
off.
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Travel,
forks first
• You could SLOW also DOWN be seriously FOR SPILLS injured OR WET by objects FLOORS intruding
or poking Powder into the or operator liquid spills area. can cause slippery floors. Slow
PLUGGING VS.
down
BRAKING
or you could lose control of steering and braking.
Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.
Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck
in the shortest Don't distance. run over Use objects the foot on the brake floor. in an
emergency, on ramps or in busy areas.
Direction
of Turn
Traveling & Steering Plugging & 24 Travel 16

Coasting Raising & Lowering
Brake
On
OFF
Coasting
ON
17 Coasting 21 Raising & Lowering
COASTING
Coasting can RAISE make it easier for you to pick
loads while Push walking the RAISE to the button side of until the truck. the forks are at the
The ability to desired coast is height. standard on all handles. The coasting
distance can be adjusted by your service personnel.
PRESET LIFT HEIGHT
TO COAST This feature, when used, allows your company to select
the most efficient lift height for your use. Press and hold
If the brake lever is placed in the OFF position when you
the RAISE button until the forks stop. To raise beyond
release the control handle and/or the twist grip, the brake
that height, release and then press and hold the RAISE
is partially applied to allow the truck to coast to a
button again.
controlled stop.
However you LOWER can apply the brake by moving the control
handle up to Push the the BRAKE LOWER ON button position. until the forks are at the
Be even more desired careful height. when coasting. Make sure you
understand the possible hazards. Don't place yourself
or others at ADDITIONAL risk. When RAISE moving & LOWER from BUTTONS, the riding OPTION position
to the walk You beside can also or coast control position, raise & lower stop from your the truck optional Backrest
completely Control before Module. getting off.
Don't place your hands or arms over the backrest. They
BRAKE LEVER could ON, Standard be pinned Control or Handle crushed by the load.
Move the brake lever toward the control handle.
When you let go of the control handle it will automatically
go to the BRAKE ON position.
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BRAKE LEVER WATCH OFF, Standard YOUR HANDS Control AND Handle ARMS
Move the brake Your lever arm could away be from pinned the control or crushed handle. between the
When you let
backrest
go of the
and
control
a load.
handle the truck will coast.
To apply the Loads brake can you shift must and move fall the against control the handle backrest. up
to the BRAKE Keep ON your position. hands and arms on the power unit side of the
Stop your truck backrest. completely before getting off.
Path of
Truck
Recommended
Walking Area
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intentionally.
off
brake off
With brake lever off, the
brake is not automatically
applied when the handle
is released.
The truck will coast.
Lift handle to apply brake.
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WHEN COASTING
• Travel power unit first only. Do not turn.
• Don't get in the path of the truck. Watch
your feet.
• Stay to the side of the truck. Keep your
arm extended to give maximum clearance
between you and the truck.
• Make sure the area ahead of you is clear.
COASTING REQUIRES EVEN MORE CAUTION
• Floors must be level and free of obstacles.
• Never allow the truck to coast into a cross aisle.
• Do not coast in pedestrian walkways.
• Watch out for people and other trucks.
• Do not walk in the path of a coasting truck. Stay to the
side of the truck with your arm extended and keep
your feet clear.
• When coasting, travel power unit first only. Do not
turn.
• Always move the brake lever to the on position when
you finish a coast operation.
• Always stop your truck completely before getting off.
Coasting & Parking Coasting 22 Brake 18

Braking Braking
Brake
On
Brake
On
Brake Off
Know Know the Hazards the Hazards
? ?
19 Braking 19 Braking
BRAKING WITH BRAKING THE STANDARD WITH THE CONTROL STANDARD HANDLE CONTROL HANDLE
To apply the To brake, apply the move brake, the control move the handle control up handle to the up to the
BRAKE ON BRAKE position. ON position.
Brake Off
If the brake If lever the brake (see page lever 17) (see is page ON, the 17) control is ON, the handle control handle
will automatically will automatically go to the BRAKE go to the ON BRAKE position ON when position when
you let go of you it. let go of it.
If the brake If lever the brake is OFF lever when is OFF you let when go of you the let control go of the control
handle, the handle, handle the will handle stay in will the stay BRAKE in the OFF BRAKE position OFF position
and the truck and will the coast truck unless will coast you unless move the you control move the control
handle up handle to the BRAKE up to the ON BRAKE position. ON position.
MAKE SURE YOUR MAKE BRAKE SURE YOUR WORKS BRAKE WORKS
Test the brake Test on the your brake truck on your at the truck start at of the each start shift. of each shift.
Know the distance Know the it distance takes to it stop takes before to stop you before start you start
working. working.
If at any time If at the any stopping time the distance stopping is distance too long is for too you long for you
to stop safely, to stop don't safely, drive don't the truck. drive the Report truck. anyReport
any
problem to problem your supervisor. to your supervisor.
SIMILAR LOOKING SIMILAR TRUCKS LOOKING CAN TRUCKS BE DIFFERENT CAN BE DIFFERENT
Your company Your has company selected has the selected options the which options are best which are best
for your work for your area. work area.
If you ever If drive you ever a different drive a truck, different even truck, one that even looks one that looks
just like yours, just like be careful. yours, be It careful. may not It have may the not same have the same
controls, functions, controls, functions, or options. or options.
BRAKING WITH BRAKING THE "T" WITH CONTROL THE "T" HANDLE CONTROL OPTION HANDLE OPTION
Hand Brake Hand Brake
Pull the brake Pull levers the brake toward levers the toward twist grips the twist to apply grips to apply
the brake. the brake.
Always check Always the braking check the distance braking before distance you before start you start
driving. driving.
PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
The parking The brake parking is automatically brake is automatically applied when applied the when the
key switch key is turned switch off, is turned the battery off, the is disconnected battery is disconnected or or
after the truck after comes the truck to a comes stop. to a stop.
This applies This to applies the standard to the handle standard and handle all optional and all optional
handles. handles.
Braking Braking 20 20

Raising Coasting & Lowering
Brake
On
Know the Hazards
21 Raising 17 Coasting & Lowering
COASTING
RAISE Coasting can make it easier for you to pick
Push the RAISE loads button while walking until the to forks the side are at of the the truck.
desired height. The ability to coast is standard on all handles. The coasting
distance can be adjusted by your service personnel.
PRESET LIFT HEIGHT
This feature, TO when COASTused,
allows your company to select
the most efficient lift height for your use. Press and hold
If the brake lever is placed in the OFF position when you
the RAISE button until the forks stop. To raise beyond
release the control handle and/or the twist grip, the brake
that height, release and then press and hold the RAISE
button Coasting is partially applied to allow the truck to coast to a
again.
controlled stop.
LOWER However you can apply the brake by moving the control
Push the LOWER handle button up to the until BRAKE the forks ON are position. at the
desired height. Be even more careful when coasting. Make sure you
understand the possible hazards. Don't place yourself
ADDITIONAL or RAISE others & LOWER at risk. BUTTONS, When OPTION moving from the riding position
You can also to control the walk raise beside & lower or from coast the position, optional Backrest stop your truck
Control Module. completely before getting off.
Don't place your hands or arms over the backrest. They
could be pinned BRAKE LEVER or crushed ON, Standard by the Control load. Handle
Move the brake lever toward the control handle.
ON
When you let go of the control handle it will automatically
go to the BRAKE ON position.
WATCH YOUR BRAKE HANDS LEVER AND ARMS OFF, Standard Control Handle
OFF
Your arm could Move be the pinned brake lever or crushed away from between the control the handle.
backrest and
When
a load.
you let go of the control handle the truck will coast.
Loads can shift To apply and the fall brake against you the must backrest. move the control handle up
Keep your hands to the and BRAKE arms ON on position. the power unit side of the
backrest. Stop your truck completely before getting off.
Path of
Truck
Recommended
Walking Area
WHEN COASTING
• Travel power unit first only. Do not turn.
• Don't get in the path of the truck. Watch
your feet.
• Stay to the side of the truck. Keep your
arm extended to give maximum clearance
between you and the truck.
• Make sure the area ahead of you is clear.
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intentionally.
off
brake off
With brake lever off, the
brake is not automatically
applied when the handle
is released.
The truck will coast.
Lift handle to apply brake.
853-A
COASTING REQUIRES EVEN MORE CAUTION
• Floors must be level and free of obstacles.
• Never allow the truck to coast into a cross aisle.
• Do not coast in pedestrian walkways.
• Watch out for people and other trucks.
• Do not walk in the path of a coasting truck. Stay to the
side of the truck with your arm extended and keep
your feet clear.
• When coasting, travel power unit first only. Do not
turn.
• Always move the brake lever to the on position when
you finish a coast operation.
• Always stop your truck completely before getting off.
Coasting & Parking Coasting Brake 18
22

Traveling Power & On Plugging & Off
23 Traveling 15 Power & Plugging On & Off
TRAVEL KEY SWITCH
Rotate the Turn top of the the truck twist on grip by turning in the direction the key you
want to travel. clockwise to ON. Check that all display lights are working.
The farther Turn you the rotate truck the off grip by from turning the the neutral key position, counterclockwise
the faster the to OFF. truck will travel.
PLUGGING
Always turn the key off when leaving the truck.
Plugging is another way to slow down your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, move the
twist grip through neutral to the opposite direction of
POWER DISCONNECT
travel.
Pull up on the battery connector, or the optional handle,
Plugging will to disconnect not hurt your the truck. battery and cut all power.
ONE TOUCH Always HIGH TRAVEL disconnect SPEED, OPTION the battery any time the truck isn't
For high travel working speed right. while The riding key switch the truck, does rotate not cut theall
power to
twist grip, the then truck. step down on the high travel speed
pedal. If you Don't remove use the your truck foot if from it's not the working pedal, the right. truckReport
the
will continue problem to travel to your in high supervisor. speed.
When the twist grip is returned to neutral, the speed
control will reset to standard operation.
HIGH TRAVEL SPEED WITHOUT ONE TOUCH
Rotate the twist grip, then step down on the high travel
speed pedal.
When you remove your foot from the pedal,or the twist
grip is returned to neutral, the speed control will reset
to standard operation.
Steering & Travel
HORN
Press the horn button on the control handle to sound the
horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.
STEERING
You control steering by moving the Use control your handle horn when from you side leave to side. an aisle, or come to a
For example: This picture shows the crosswalk directions or the intersection. truck can turn when
the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown.
Travel, power
unit first
Know the Hazards
Direction
of Turn
Know the Hazards
Direction
of Turn
Travel,
forks first
WATCH YOUR FEET AND HANDS
• While riding, keep your feet on the platform and hands
on the controls at all times. A loaded truck can weigh
over 4535kg (10,000 lbs). You can not stop or even
slow it down with your foot, hand or any part of your
body, no matter how slow the truck is moving.
POWER UNIT •SWING When coasting, protect your legs and feet by staying
Be careful turning to the while side. traveling Keep out forks of the first. path The of the power truck. Travel
unit will swing power wide unit in the first opposite only. Do direction. not turn. Make sure
you have clearance, and watch out for people in the area.
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING
Keep your •hands Always and be feet alert in to the the operator area around area. you and watch
where you are driving.
Warning: Never place objects anywhere on the operator
platform. They
• A hand
would
or
be
foot
a trip
caught
hazard
between
and could
the truck
affect
and a wall,
truck speed.
post or any fixed object will be crushed or even cut
off.
SLOW DOWN •FOR You SPILLS could OR also WET be FLOORS seriously injured by objects intruding
Powder or liquid or poking spills into can the cause operator slippery area. floors. Slow
down or you
PLUGGING
could lose
VS. BRAKING
control of steering and braking.
Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.
Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck
Don't run over in the objects shortest on distance. the floor. Use the foot brake in an
emergency, on ramps or in busy areas.
Steering Traveling & Travel & Plugging 16 24

Additional DisplayOptions
Know the Hazards
SKID ADAPTOR BATTERY OPTION CHARGE DISPLAY
Lift the skid The adaptor green until bars you show can how move much it forward charge is and left.
lower it to the Have forks. the battery changed or recharged if the yellow
Make certain light the is skid flashing. adaptor is secure when you return
it to the upright position.
MESSAGE PANEL
Displays truck information such as: hours of operation,
event codes along with instructions, battery charge
and other data.
PERFORMANCE SETTING
Indicates the level that your company has
programmed this truck to operate at.
ENTER OR RETURN BUTTON
Use to navigate in and out of menus and select
inputs.
NAVIGATION BUTTONS
Up, Down. Left and Right Arrows are used to
scroll through menus.
EVENT CODE LIGHT (OPERATOR CORRECTABLE)
The display light shows a detected event which the
operator can correct. See the display for instructions.
EVENT CODE LIGHT (SERVICE REQUIRED)
SIMILAR LOOKING The TRUCKS display CAN shows BE DIFFERENT the code for a detected event which
Your company requires has selected service. the Contact options your which supervisor are best or service
for your work department. area.
If you ever drive a different truck, even one that looks
just like yours, be careful. It may not have the same
control handle, functions or other options.
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intentionally.
intentionally.
25 Additional 13 Display Options
14 26

Daily Capacity Safety Check Plate
CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING CAPACITY WORKPLATE
INFORMATION
You must make sure your truck The is safe capacity to use. plate is on the top of
the power unit cover. It contains:
1. Walk around your truck and • Capacity check it information
over.
• Check to make sure the battery • Truck is type charged. (a fire safety rating)
• After checking water level,
• Truck
be sure
weight
vent
(does
caps are
not
in
include load)
place. Don't use an open •flame Grade to rating check the battery.
• Battery information
• Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the
truck are properly installed. • Truck information
• See that all wheels are in good condition.
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
• Clean the twist grips and Capacity hand holds. is the maximum load that can be lifted or
SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE
The information • Make certain there are no transported objects placed with or your stored truck. See the capacity plate
shown on this anywhere sample on the operator on platform. your truck. Make certain you use the correct units
plate does not apply
of measure.
• Check that forks are not bent, cracked or badly worn.
to your truck.
• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.
• Try the horn.
• Make sure the power disconnect works.
• Check that all controls work smoothly.
27 Daily 11 Safety Capacity Check Plate
Note: ANSI B56.1 requires that all
data be shown first in Metric units
and then USA units.
2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.
• Try all the hydraulic functions.
• Check the steering.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Check braking distance in both directions. Load size
and floor conditions can affect these distances.
• Drive through the full speed range in both directions.
• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working. If the braking distance is too long to stop
safely, don't drive the truck.
• Check parking brake operation.
Know the Hazards
If anything KNOW doesn't YOUR LOAD look, work or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report
the problem Do not to exceed your supervisor. the capacity shown on your truck's capacity
plate. Make certain you use the correct units of measure.
You can Be careful get checklist when handling forms from long, your high Crown or wide dealer loads. Do not
(part handle no. OF3772). unstable Used loads. properly, this checklist can alert
service people to needed repairs.
TRUCK TYPE
Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example:
You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted
to EE or EX trucks.
TRUCK WEIGHT
Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited
capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight of your
truck. Remember to add the weight of the battery and the
load you have on the forks.
Capacity Daily Safety Plate Check 12 28

Be a Pallet Safe Driver Truck Parts
The most
important
component
is you.
29 Be a 9 Safe Pallet Driver Truck Parts
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE
Control Arm
• Do not use this truck unless you are trained Brake Lever
and certified.
(Standard handle only)
• Be certain you understand how your truck works and
the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck Key if you Switch
(On power unit)
have any doubts.
• Know the capacity of your truck. Make certain you Control Handle
use the correct units of measure.
Power Disconnect
• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are
fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire
safety type for the area.
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry,
and your clothing is proper for the job.
MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY
• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 27 and
28). If it's not working right, or something is broken,
report the problem to your supervisor. Don't use the
truck.
• In an open area, test the braking. Check at a slow High Speed Switch
travel speed first, then a faster one. Know the distance (On platform)
it takes to stop before you start work.
Platform
• Make certain there are no objects stored anywhere on
the operator platform. They would be a trip hazard Battery Retainer
and could affect truck speed.
Recommended
Walking Path
Standard Control Handle
WHEN USING COAST Lower Button
• Travel power unit first only. Do not turn.
Raise Button
• Keep to the side of the truck. Make certain the truck
won't hit the Travel back Twist of your Gripleg
or foot. Don't let the
truck run over Horn your Button foot.
• Be certain the area ahead of you is clear.
WHEN RIDING "T" Control Handle (Optional)
• Never stick a
Lower
foot or
Button
any part of your body outside the
operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving.
• Don't put your
Raise
hands
Button
or arms over the backrest. Keep
your hands on Hand the Brake controls Leverand
feet on the platform.
• Stop your truck Travel completely Twist Grip before getting off.
Horn Button
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Look where you are going. Don't let your hands or
feet get pinned or crushed.
• Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.
Slow down in congested areas.
• Slow down for wet or slippery floors. Don't run over
things.
• Look where you are going before you change direction
of travel.
• See that you have room to drive and turn. Watch out
for power unit swing. Slow down when making turns.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use
them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.
Continued next page...
Pallet Truck Be Parts a Safe 10 Driver 30

Be a Your Safe Rider Driver Pallet continued Truck
Path of
Truck
Recommended
Walking Path
31 Be a 7 Safe Your Driver Rider continued Pallet Truck
WATCH OUT FOR RIDER OTHER PALLET PEOPLE TRUCKS
• Slow down. Yield As a rider or stop your for pallet pedestrians. truck is designed to move
Use your horn loads when over you long come distances. to a crosswalk You can also use it
or intersection. as a walk-beside truck when picking stock.
• Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone.
For example:
YOUR
Never
PALLET
drive
TRUCK
your truck
IS NOT
toward
AN AUTOMOBILE
anyone
standing in front With of a load fixed it object. may weigh more than
3 automobiles.
• Never allow passengers on your truck.
• You don't steer the same.
• Keep others away • You from don't your brake truck the while same. you're working.
Don't ever allow
• You
anyone
don't
to
accelerate
ride on the
the
load
same.
or forks.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are trained
and certified. HOW TO DRIVE WHEN COASTING
• Don't allow the • Travel truck to power coast unit in a first congested only. Do area not or turn. Stay
if there are people to one in the side aisle. of the truck. Use the hand closest to
• Watch out for power the truck unit to swing. operate the control handle.
• Watch your feet. Stay out of the path of the truck.
WHEN LEAVING YOUR • Make TRUCKcertain
the area ahead of you is clear.
• Lower the forks. Turn the truck off or disconnect the
battery. HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE RIDING
• Wait for truck Keep to come both to feet a complete on the platform. stop. Place both hands
on the control handle and lean against the backrest.
• Avoid parking Keep on inclines. your entire But body if you within must, block the operator the area.
wheels of your truck.
HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK FORKS FIRST
Keep both feet on the platform. Place one hand on
the backrest and the other on the control handle
while leaning against the backrest. Keep your entire
body within the operator area.
Hands on
controls
Lean against
the backrest
Feet on
platform
AVOID FALLS
GIVE YOUR BODY A •BREAK Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.
Take advantage of stop time. Flex your arms and
• Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure.
legs. Staying alert will help you be a better and safer
Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or
driver.
the trailer is locked to the dock. Check capacities. Be
sure your truck, with load, isn't too heavy for where
you are driving.
• Make sure the load you are moving is stable. Center
the load. Be even more careful with long, high or wide
loads. They can be less stable.
• Don't drive onto an elevator unless you are authorized.
Check the capacity or load limit and make sure there
are no people present. Enter load first and come to a
complete stop.
BUILT TO STANDARDS
This truck was designed and
BE CAREFUL TRAVELING built to current ON RAMPS industry AND andGRADES
• Always operate government your standards truck from andthe
rider position when
traveling guidelines. on a grade. For more
information see the following:
• With a load, • American drive with National the forks pointed upgrade.
Standards Institute
• Without a load, (ANSI/ITSDF) drive with B56.1forks
downgrade.
• Occupational Safety and
Slow down and Health don't turn Act on (OSHA) ramps or grades.
§1910.178, Rev. 1999
• Underwriters Laboratory
(UL 583)
• National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA 505)
Your Rider Be a Pallet Safe Driver Truck continued 8 32

Battery Contents Maintenance
Warning
WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES
• Turn the 1truck
OFF. Check that all controls are in
You Must be Trained neutral and 2 disconnect the battery.
Protect Yourself
Contents
• Make certain 3 you use the correct size and weight
battery. Never operate a truck Battery that has Maintenance
an underweight
or undersize 5 battery installed.
What's in it for You? • Never let 6anything
metal touch the top of the cells.
Your Rider Pallet Truck You could 7 cause sparks or do damage to the battery.
Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
Pallet Truck Parts
9
• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery in, or
Capacity Plate remove 11 it from, the battery compartment or a stand.
Display
Power On & Off
Make sure 13 you adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the
battery.
15
Steering & Travel
Coasting
USING A ROLLER 16 STAND
If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery
make sure
17
the roller stand is the same height as the rollers
Braking
in the truck's 19 battery compartment. Also make sure the
Raising & Lowering
roller stand is at least as long as your battery.
21
Traveling & Plugging
23
Additional Options
Daily Safety Check
Be a Safe Driver
25
AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY
• Replace 27 the battery retainers. Make certain the retainers
31 Battery Maintenance
on both 29sides
of the truck are in place.
Battery Maintenance
Warning Labels
• Connect 33the
battery. Turn the truck ON and check
truck operation.
36
33 Battery 5 Contents Maintenance
What's in it for You?
Know the Hazards Know the Hazards
DANGER
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
DANGER
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.
attention if your eyes are affected.
107
107
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.
Know the Hazards
Batteries produce explosive gas.
Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
areas and when charging.
Battery Maintenance Battery 32
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which Maintenance 32
causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
contact, flush immediately. Get medical
attention if your eyes are affected.
107
QUICK LOCATORS
In addition to the "Contents" page you
can use page headings to find topics.
Some pages also have a picture of the
truck in the corner showing features
or functions covered on that page.
"KNOW THE HAZARDS"
Watch for and read these special
blocks. You will find information about
possible safety hazards and how to
avoid them.
TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS
Your truck HOW-TO-DRAWINGS
battery produces a gas that can explode.
It also contains On many acid pages that you could will burn find pictures or disfigure you.
• Do not as try well to as install, text to remove, help you charge understand or service your
truck battery how to unless use your you truck are trained safely and and authorized.
productively.
• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
• Your company should provide an area where it is safe
to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
aprons etc.
BATTERY RETAINERS MUST BE IN PLACE
The battery could slide out if retainers are not in place.
Check that both retainers are installed before operating
your truck.
What's Battery in it for Maintenance You? 6 34

Battery Protect Maintenance Yourself continued
Walking Path Know the Hazards
Minimum battery size allowed
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.
Know the Hazards
Recommended
35 Battery 3 Protect Maintenance Yourself continued
DRIVE CAREFULLY
• When allowing the truck to coast, travel power unit first
only. Do not turn. Keep to the side of the truck. Make
certain the truck won't hit the back of your leg or foot.
Don't let the truck run over your foot.
• When riding, keep your hands on the controls and feet
on the platform. Keep your body within the operator
area.
BEFORE CHARGING • Don't put YOUR hands TRUCK or BATTERY arms over the backrest.
• Charge the battery only in areas designated for that
• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the
use.
truck, no matter how slow the truck is moving. You
• Make sure can the not truck stop key 4535 switch kg or is 10,000 turned pounds off and with all any part
other controls of your are body. in the A off foot or or neutral hand caught position. between the truck
• See that the and battery a fixed cells object are will filled be to crushed the proper or even level. cut off.
Never use • Never an open place flame objects to check anywhere the battery. on the operator
• Make certain platform. the charger They would is the be same a trip voltage hazard and and could affect
amperage truck as your speed. battery.
• Read the • Stay battery away charger from the instructions. edge of docks and dockboards.
Make sure dockboards are secure. Check that trailer
• Be sure the wheels charger are is chocked. turned OFF You before could connecting be seriously injured
the battery or to even the killed charger. in a Otherwise fall from a you dock might or dockboard. create
a spark which could cause the battery to explode.
• Keep your truck under control at all times. Drive at a
speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more
BATTERY SIZE careful IS IMPORTANT on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not drive
Make certain
over
you
objects
use the
on
correct
the floor.
size, type and weight
of battery. • Never Perform operate all truck a truck movements that has an smoothly underweight and at a speed
or undersize that battery will give installed. you time to react in an emergency.
07
Notes
Know the Hazards
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING
Always be alert to the area around you and watch
where you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed
by objects intruding or poking into the operator area.
When allowing the truck to coast, make certain the
area ahead of you is clear.
AVOID FALLS
Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or
even killed. The best way to prevent injury is to know
where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
truck operation. Unless you can safely jump completely
clear of the falling truck, there is no sure way to avoid
injury if you drop from a dock or dockboard.
Be extremely careful when working around docks,
dockboards and trailers.
USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY
• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts
such as forks or wheels.
• Never allow passengers on the truck. There is no safe
place for them.
• Before you leave your truck:
• Come to a complete stop.
• Lower the forks to the floor.
• Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the
battery.
Protect Yourself Notes 4 36

Notes
It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate this truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
You or others around you can be seriously injured or even
killed if you don't use this truck correctly.
Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual*
and on the truck.
Head, arms, hands, legs or feet outside the operator area
can be pinned or crushed whenever the truck is moving.
Stay within the operator area and stop the truck completely
before getting off.
A dockboard can move or drop while you are on it. Or
you could drive off a dock. Falls from docks or dockboards
can cause serious injury or even death. Make sure you are
safe.
Inspect your truck before starting work, make sure it is in
good working order.
* Additional copies of this Operator Manual and all Truck Labels can be
obtained from Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, Ohio 45869
U.S.A.
All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2008 Crown Equipment Corp.
You Must Warning be Trained Labels
STOP
IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
Federal law states that EACH only WARNING properly LABEL trained operators
are permitted to operate ON YOUR a powered TRUCK IS industrial IMPORTANTtruck
and
that your employer must
Read
train
and obey
you and
all of
certify
them
that
to protect
you
are qualified to operate
yourself
this powered
and others.
industrial truck.
(OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)
Do not operate this truck in your work place until you have
been trained and certified by your employer.
WARNI NG
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.
You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not
adequately trained for lift truck operation!
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37 Notes 1 Warning
You Must be Warning Trained Labels 2 36
07
Connect charger
properly or truck
can be damaged.
Make certain
charger is plugged
into the battery
connector, not the
truck connector.
47
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
20
WAR NING Minimum battery size allowed
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Objects placed on the operator
platform could affect truck
operation, or cause you to trip
and be injured.
Keep operator platform clear.
870
Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.
This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water. Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.
off
brake off
With brake lever off, the
brake is not automatically
applied when the handle
is released.
The truck will coast.
Lift handle to apply brake.
Avoid being crushed. Keep head,
arms, hands, legs, and feet within the
operator area. Stop truck completely
before getting off.
Tipovers and falls from docks can cause
serious injury or even death.
Make sure you are safe.
WARNI NG
853-A
It’s the law, you must be trained
and certified to operate this truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed if you
don't use this truck correctly.
Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck
and in the operator manual*.
Inspect your truck before starting work, make
sure it is in good working order.
* Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corp.,
New Bremen, OH 45869 U.S.A.
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PC
This operator manual
has information for all
models of PC 4500 series
plus some options and
accessories. Some of the
illustrations and information
may not apply to your truck.
The most important component is you.
4500 SERiES
New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2008 PF14948 Rev. 9/10 Printed in U.S.A.