Crown Equipment M Series Automobile User Manual
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1. EACH WARNING LABEL ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT Read and obey all of them to protect yourself and others 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 chart RECOMMENDED CHARGING TIME Specific Gravity Charge Time eo Charge a an a LAAT He It s the law you must be trained a0 i and certified to operate this truck HE OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 Heed is 4 You or people around you could be seriously injured or even killed if you don t use this truck correctly warnings and instructions on the truck Riding on this e operator manual truck could our truck before starting work make cause serious in good working order nee A DANGER __ 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 eyes2. Recommended Walking Area 7 Your Walkie Lift Truck WALKIE LIFT TRUCKS Your walkie lift truck can be used to lift move and stack loads It is designed to travel short distances and operate in areas with limited space YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE With a load it may weigh more than an automobile e You don t steer the same e You don t brake the same HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRUCK Forks First When traveling forks first use both hands to operate the control handle Watch your feet if you change direction of travel Power Unit First When traveling power unit first stay to one side of the truck and slightly ahead of the power unit Use the hand closest to the truck to operate the control handle Watch your feet Stay out of the path of the truck BUILT TO STANDARDS This truck was designed and built to current industry and government standards and guidelines For more information see the following e American National Standards Institute ASME B56 1 e Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA 1910 178 Rev 1999 e Underwriters Laboratory UL 583 e National Fire Prevention Association NFPA 505 Hand on the control Walk to the side Feet clear of the truck Your Walkie Lift Truck 8 Lift Truck Parts 9 Lift Truck Parts High Travel Speed Button Reversing Button Horn Button Raise Button
3. e In an open area test the braking Check at a slow travel speed first then a faster one Know the distance it takes to stop before you start work 23 Bea Safe Operator LI Recommended Walking Path USE CAUTION BE ALERT Watch where you re walking Don t let any part of your body get pinned or crushed between the truck and a fixed object Stay to the side of the truck when traveling power unit first Make sure the truck won t hit your leg or run over your foot When traveling forks first keep both hands on the control Be careful when changing direction Keep your feet clear of the truck Travel in the direction that gives you the best view Look where you are going and slow down in congested areas Slow down for wet or slippery floors Don t run over things Watch out for rough floors Travel with the forks close to the ground Place the load against the load backrest or vertical face of the forks Look where you are going before you change direction of travel See that you have room to 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 Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks or load Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area where there is a risk of falling objects Never
4. the forks until the button is released Be careful The reversing button cannot prevent all injuries A Know the Hazards LOOK WHERE YOU RE GOING Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are walking You could be pinned or crushed if you are caught between the truck and walls racks or other fixed objects WATCH YOUR FEET AND HANDS A foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall post or any fixed object will be crushed or even cut off Keep your feet clear of the wheels Traveling 20 Daily Safety Check CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK You must make sure your truck is safe to use 1 Walk around your truck and check it over Check to make sure the batteries are charged water level is OK and vent caps are in place Don t use an open flame to check the batteries See that all wheels are in good condition Check that both forks are secure and not bent cracked or badly worn Inspect lift chains for damage Clean the safety shield and keep it clear Clean the twist grips See that the load backrest is in place and secure if your truck has that option Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks Try the horn Make sure the power disconnect works Check that all controls work smoothly 21 Daily Safety Check 2 Test your truck in an uncongested area e Try all the hydraulic functions e Check the steering e Operate the truck slowl
5. Optional Lower Button Optional Twist Grip Mast Fork Control Handle Control Arm Key Switch Power Disconnect Raise Lower Lever Batteries Load Wheel Power Unit Lift Truck Parts 10 Capacity amp Load Center WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY center of evenly Capacity is the load including pallet or 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 e of measure 600mm 24 in Max n WHAT IS LOAD CENTER Load center is the distance from the load backrest or vertical face of the fork to the center of an evenly distributed load Load Center LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED Your truck could tip over in any direction if a load is shifted to the front or side of a pallet or container 11 Capacity amp Load Center Know the Hazards Attachment Data CLAMP INE A Capacity with Mast Vertical Cap tA CB 905 2000 3300 130 600 24 795 1750 3300 130 685 27 KNOW YOUR LOAD Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck s capacity plate Be careful when handling long high or wide loads Do not handle unstable loads EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
6. are affected All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions Copyright 1997 Crown Equipment Corp Warning Labels 30
7. how much charge is left in your battery A flashing light will warn you that the battery is getting low Two flashing lights mean you must have the battery changed or recharged 27 Battery Maintenance A Know the Hazards A DANGER BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS Your truck batteries produce fumes that can explode They also contain acid that could burn or disfigure you e Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries e Do not try to install remove charge or service your truck batteries unless you are trained and authorized e Your company should provide an area where it is safe to work on batteries Use that area for all battery work e Use protective equipment such as gloves eye shields aprons etc e See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level Never use an open flame to check the battery e For a built in charger make certain the AC outlet is the same voltage as your charger e Read and follow the battery charger instructions e Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting the batteries to the charger Otherwise you might create a spark which could cause a battery to explode e Make sure the truck key switch is turned OFF and all controls are in the off or neutral position e Leave battery door open while charging e Avoid using extension cords But if you must follow the recommendations on your battery charger Battery Maintenance 28 Notes 29 Notes Warning Labels 1
8. Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your capacity plate Use the correct units of measure Pay attention to e Weight of load e Load center e Lift height CENTER THE LOAD Your truck could tip over if a load is shifted to the front or side of a pallet or container Make sure your load 1s evenly distributed and centered over the forks Capacity amp Load Center 12 Capacity Plate CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION The capacity plate is on the power unit cover It contains e Serial number e Capacity information load load center and lift height e Truck type a fire safety rating e Truck weight with battery does not include load e Attachment information if any READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE The capacity plate on the console contains the load load center and lift height ratings for your truck For example On the sample plate 905kg 2000 Ib can be lifted to 3300mm 130 in at a B 600mm 24 in load center Capacity is reduced as load center increases SAMPLE 3 pae For example On the sample plate 905kg 2000 lb can The nafaa be lifted if the load center is 600mm 24 in But if the shown on this load center is increased to 685mm 27 in capacity is sample plate does not reduced from 905kg 2000 Ib to 795kg 1750 Ib apply to your truck Units of measure kg mm b in Truck Weight with Max Battery 445 980 Truck Type Attachment Data bas CAUTION Seri
9. This operator manual has information for all models B of series M plus some options and accessories Some of the illustrations and information may not apply to your truck cng W D New Bremen Ohio 45869 USA 1997 PF12442 WEB Rev 6 06 Printed in U S A ION MMMM Operator Manual The most important component IEEE Set E Tal ae ed eae ise is you 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 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 operate this 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 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 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 You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not injury or even death Make sure you are safe adequately trained for lift truck operation Inspect your truck before starting work make sure it is in g
10. al Number You may not increase capacity if Capacity with Mast Vertical rth Capacity lo 905 2000 3300 130 600 24 795 1750 3300 130 685 27 13 Capacity Plate aed At234567 0 _ load center is less than shown on amp SOUTZ0 your capacity plate Note ANSI requires that all data be shown first in Metric units and then USA units OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS amp LOAD CENTERS Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers not given on your capacity plate A Know the Hazards 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 load you have on the forks Make certain you use the correct units of measure TRUCK TYPE Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there are fire hazards Watch for marked areas For example You must not operate a type E or ES truck in an area restricted to EE or EX trucks ATTACHMENT DATA If an attachment on your truck does not match the information given here on your capacity plate don t operate your truck Your capacity plate may be wrong Report the problem to your supervisor or contact Crown Capacity Plate 14 Power On amp Off 15 Power On amp Off KEY SWITCH Turn the key clockwise Power is ON Turn the key counterclockwise Power is OFF Always turn the key off
11. be Trained Protect Yourself Contents What s in it for You Your Walkie Lift Truck Lift Truck Parts Capacity amp Load Center Capacity Plate Power On amp Off Braking Raising amp Lowering Steering amp Travel Traveling Daily Safety Check Be a Safe Operator Battery Maintenance Warning Labels 5 Contents O nN OO Cl QO N ON N DN w N oop O ON G amp CI amp Traveling 19 Traveling A Know the Hazards T What s in it for You KL SS S AN R 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 HOW TO DRAWINGS On many pages you will find pictures as well as text to help you understand how to use your truck safely and productively What s in it for You 6 Your Walkie Lift Truck ie pp
12. e secure Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or the trailer is locked to the dock Check capacities Be sure your truck with load isn t too heavy for where you are operating Make sure the load you are moving is stable Spread the forks as far as you can and center the load Insert the forks as far under the load as you can Be even more careful with long high or wide loads They can be less stable Don t take your truck 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 set the brake BE CAREFUL TRAVELING ON RAMPS AND GRADES e Stay out of the path of the truck e With or without a load travel with the forks pointed downgrade e If a load requires that you travel with the forks upgrade be even more careful Operate the controls from the side of the truck e Slow down and don t turn on ramps or grades Be a Safe Operator continued 26 Battery Maintenance BATTERIES Your truck has four automotive style batteries You must check your batteries daily CHARGERS Your truck will have either a built in charger or an optional bench type charger The built in charger must be plugged into an AC electrical outlet before charging Make certain the charger and the AC outlet are the same voltage Follow the directions on your charger BATTERY CHARGE METER OPTION The lighted bar shows
13. e you time to react in an emergency j Stay clear of all moving parts Moving parts can cut or crush hands feet arms or legs 7 Know the Hazards AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS Tipovers and 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 e Be extremely careful when working around docks dockboards and trailers e Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps e Make sure dockboards are secure e Check that trailer wheels are chocked e Travel with the load or forks close to the ground Watch for overhead obstructions Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed that will give you time to react in an emergency e An unloaded truck can tip over also You must be just as careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a loaded one USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY e Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts such as masts chains forks or wheels Never stand on or under the forks or allow anyone else to stand on or under them The only way to lift people is with an approved platform Never ride on the truck or allow anyone else to ride There is no safe place to sit or stand Before you leave your truck e Lower the forks to the floor e Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the battery Protect Yourself 4 Contents Warning You Must
14. ing amp Travel STEERING You control steering by moving the control handle from side to side For example This picture shows the directions the truck can turn when the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown Know the Hazards S m e aS es a POWER UNIT SWING Be careful turning while traveling forks first The power unit will swing wide in the opposite direction Make sure you have clearance and watch out for people in the area SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors Slow down or you could lose control of steering and braking Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance Don t run over objects on the floor Steering amp Travel 18 Traveling 19 Traveling TRAVEL 7 Rotate the top of the twist grip in the direction aa 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 REVERSING BUTTON If you accidentally hit the reversing button while working in close quarters the truck will move in the direction of
15. ood 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 C C All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions Copyright 1997 Crown Equipment Corp 1 Warning You Must be Trained 2 Protect Yourself Know the Hazards Recommended Walking Path 3 Protect Yourself LOOK WHERE YOU RE GOING 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 truck and a fixed object such as a wall or post USE YOUR TRUCK CAREFULLY e Watch your hands and your feet A foot or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off e Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit first Make certain the truck won t hit the back of your leg or foot Don t let the truck run over your foot e 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 truck e Keep your truck under control at all times Operate at a speed that allows you to stop safely Be even more careful on slippery or uneven surfaces Do not run over objects on the floor e Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed that will giv
16. ride on your truck Continued next page Be a Safe Operator 24 Be a Safe Operator continued WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE Slow down Yield or stop for pedestrians Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk or intersection Be careful that you don t pin or crush someone For example Never move your truck toward anyone standing in front of a fixed object Never allow anyone to ride on your truck Keep others away from your truck while you re working Don t ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks Don t let anyone use your truck unless they are trained and certified Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using an approved platform Even then use extreme caution e Use a securely attached and approved safety platform e Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly e Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied e Lift and lower slowly e Watch for overhead obstructions e Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted e Never transport anyone on the platform from one location to another WHEN LEAVING YOUR TRUCK e Lower the forks to the floor Turn the truck off or disconnect the battery e Avoid parking on inclines But if you must block the wheels of your truck 25 Bea Safe Operator continued AVOID FALLS Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps Check that bridgeplates and dockboards ar
17. when leaving the truck POWER DISCONNECT Push the battery connector handle down to disconnect the battery and cut all power Always disconnect the battery any time the truck isn t working right The key switch does not cut all power to the truck Don t use the truck if it s not working right Report the problem to your supervisor Braking Brake Off BRAKING Move the control handle all the way down or all the way up to apply the brake When you let go of the control handle it will automatically go to the upper braking position Check the braking before you start working Know the Hazards MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE WORKS Test the brake on your truck at the start of each shift Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you to stop safely don t use the truck Report any problem to your supervisor Braking 16 Raising amp Lowering RAISE LOWER i Move the Raise Lower lever away from the mast toward the control arm to raise the forks Move the lever toward the mast to lower the forks The farther you move the lever from neutral the faster the forks will move RAISE amp LOWER PUSH BUTTONS For convenience single speed push buttons may be installed on the control handle Push either the Raise or Lower button until the forks are at the desired height 17 Raising amp Lowering Steer
18. y in both directions e Operate through the full speed range in both forward and reverse e Check braking distance in forward and reverse Load size and floor conditions can affect these distances e Know the distance it takes to stop before you start working If the braking distance is too long to stop safely don t use the truck If anything doesn t look work or feel right don t use the truck Report the problem to your supervisor You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer part no OF 3772 Used properly this checklist can alert service people to needed repairs Daily Safety Check 22 Be a Safe Operator The most important component iS you MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY e Do not use this truck unless you are trained and certified e Be certain you understand how your truck works and the hazards that go with it Don t use the truck if you have any doubts e Know the capacity of your truck Make certain you use the correct units of measure e 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 e Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry and your clothing is proper for the job MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY e Inspect your truck before using it see pages 21 and 22 If it s not working right or something is broken report the problem to your supervisor Don t use the truck
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