Operator Manual

This operator manual

has information for

all models of series

SP 3400 plus some options

and accessories. Some of the

illustrations and information

may not apply to your truck.

The most important component is you.

New Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2005 PF14503-WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.
 You Must be Trained

IT'S THE LAW, YOU MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED

Federal law states that only properly trained operators

It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to operate this truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
STOP 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)
You or others around you can be seriously injured or even
killed if you don't use this truck correctly.
Do not operate this truck in your work place until you have
Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual* been trained and certified by your employer.
and on the truck.
Falling from a platform can cause serious injury or death.
Put on the operator harness and attach tether before operating 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 You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not adequately
before getting off. trained for lift truck operation!
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 2005 Crown Equipment Corp.

1 Warning You Must be Trained 2

Protect Yourself
Know the Hazards Know the Hazards
WEAR YOUR OPERATOR HARNESS AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
Falls from a platform can cause serious injury or even Tipovers are very serious accidents, you can be crushed
death. or even killed. The best way to prevent injury is to know
• Put on your operator harness and attach the tether where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
before operating your truck. Read the warnings on truck operation. There is no sure way to avoid injury
the harness. during a tipover or a drop from a dock or dockboard.
• Check your harness and tether daily. Have them • Be extremely careful when working around docks and
replaced if they have ever been used to stop a fall,
or if they look damaged or worn. dockboards. Stay away from the edge.
• When you're not picking, travel with the load or forks
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING close to the ground. Watch for overhead obstructions.
• If you run into things you can be injured. You could Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed
fall from the truck or the load could shift and hit you. that will give you time to react in an emergency.
Make certain there is nothing in your path, on the floor
or sticking out of the racks. • Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or grades.
If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly and never
• Always be alert to the area around you and watch
where you are driving. turn the truck. If carrying a load, point the forks upgrade.
If unloaded, point the forks downgrade. Keep the fork
• Be sure that any equipment added to your truck
(terminal, fan, clipboard, etc.) does not block your height below 300mm (12inches).
vision or interfere with safe and efficient operation of • An unloaded truck can tip over also. You must be just
your truck. as careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a
loaded one.
USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY
• Make sure your pallet, cart or platform is secure DRIVE CAREFULLY
Stay clear of all and won't slide or tip.
moving parts. • Keep your hands on the controls and your entire body
• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts such in the operator area. A foot or hand caught between
as masts or wheels. Don't sit or stand on the side gates.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even
• Never stand on or under the forks, or allow anyone
feet, arms or legs.
cut off.
07
else to stand on or under them. Never allow passengers
on the truck. There is no safe place for them. • Keep your truck under control at all times. Drive at a
• Come to a complete stop before you leave your truck. speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more
Lower the forks to the floor and shut the truck off with careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not drive
the key or power disconnect. over objects on the floor.

3 Protect Yourself Protect Yourself 4

Contents What's in it for You?
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Warning 1 The better you understand your truck and how to use it,
You Must be Trained 2 the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some
guides to using this manual.
Protect Yourself 3
Contents 5
What's in it for You? 6 Capacity & Load Center QUICK LOCATORS
In addition to the "Contents" page you
Your Stockpicker 7 can use page headings to find topics.
Lift Truck Parts 9 Some pages also have a picture of the
Know the Hazards
truck in the corner showing features
Capacity & Load Center 11
Truck Weight with Max. Battery
or functions covered on that page.
Capacity Plate 13
SP 3715 (8193)
Truck Type

LE
E

MP
3400 Attachment Data

SA
SERI ES PL ATFORM

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

Display Panel standard 15
Serial Number Braking Reduced at
1A23456 1525(60)
Load
Capacity with Mast Vertical

Watch for and read these special

Capacity
Center
905(2000) 8155(321) 600(24)
1360(3000) 6985(275) 600(24)
635(1400) 8155(321) 865(34)

Display Panel with options 17

955(2100) 6985(275) 865(34)

blocks. You will find information about

401-B

Wire Guidance Displays optional 18 possible safety hazards and how to

avoid them.
Driving on Wire Guidance 19
Power On & Off 21 HOW-TO-DRAWINGS
On many pages you will find pictures
Foot Brake 22
as well as text to help you understand
Traveling & Plugging 23 how to use your truck safely and
Raise & Lower 25 productively.

Platform Safety 27
11 Capacity & Load Center Capacity & Load Center 12
Daily Safety Check 29
Be a Safe Driver 31
Battery Maintenance 35
Warning Labels 38

5 Contents What's in it for You? 6

Your Stockpicker
Tether Fastened

STOCKPICKERS
BUILT TO STANDARDS
Your Stockpicker is designed mainly for orderpicking. This truck was designed and
It is not as efficient as other type trucks if it is used to Harness On built to current industry and
transport or stack loads. government standards and
guidelines. For more information
YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE see the following:
Hands On • American National Standards
With a load it may weigh more than 2 automobiles. Controls Institute (ASME) B56.1
• You don't brake the same. • Occupational Safety and
• You don't accelerate the same. Side Gates Health Act (OSHA) §1910.178,
Down Rev. 1999
HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK • Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
583
Wear your harness and attach the tether. (The harness
• National Fire Prevention
may be either a belt or a body harness.) Put the side Association (NFPA) 505
gates down. Make sure the pallet, cart or platform is Foot On
secure. Put your left hand on the steering wheel, right Brake Pedal
hand on the speed control and one foot on the brake
pedal. Look in the direction you're going.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time. Flex your arms and legs.
Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver.

7 Your Stockpicker Your Stockpicker 8

Lift Truck Parts

Display Panel
Fork Override
(optional)

Wire Guidance
(optional)

Spotlight (optional)
Work Light (optional) Tether

Dome Light (optional) Control Module

Fan (optional) Display Panel

Power Disconnect Steering Wheel

Raise Operator Harness

(Can be either a belt
or a body harness)
Lower
Twist Grip Lowering Valve
(inside)
Horn
Pallet Grab
Key Switch Release Handle
Side Gates
Pallet Grab
Foot Pedal
Platform
Brake Pedal
Pallet Grab

9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10

Capacity & Load Center

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?

Center of evenly
distributed load Capacity is the load (including pallet, cart,
container etc.) 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
600mm
units of measure.
(24 in.) Max

WHAT IS LOAD CENTER?

Load
Center Load center is the distance from the end of the Know the Hazards
operator platform to the center of an evenly
distributed load.
Truck Weight with Max. Battery
KNOW YOUR LOAD
3715 (8193)
Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's
SP
Truck Type

LE
E

MP
3400 Attachment Data
capacity plate. Be careful when handling long, high or

SA
LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
SERI ES PL ATFORM

wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads.

Your truck could tip over, in any direction, if a
Serial Number Braking Reduced at
1A23456 1525(60)
Load
Capacity with Mast Vertical

load is placed or shifted to the front, back or

Capacity
Center
905(2000) 8155(321) 600(24)
EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
side of a pallet, cart, platform or container.
1360(3000) 6985(275) 600(24)
635(1400) 8155(321) 865(34)

Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your

955(2100) 6985(275) 865(34)

Make sure you spread the load evenly as you

401-B

load a pallet. capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units
of measure. Pay attention to:
• Weight of load plus attachments
• Load center
• Lift height

CENTER THE LOAD

Your truck could tip over if a load is placed or shifted to
the front, back or side of a pallet or container. Make sure
your load is evenly distributed and centered over the
forks.

11 Capacity & Load Center Capacity & Load Center 12

Capacity Plate

CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION CAUTION

The capacity plate is under the You may not increase capacity if load center is less than
overhead guard. It contains: shown on your capacity plate.
• Truck serial number
OTHER LIFT HEIGHT AND LOAD CENTERS
• Capacity information (load, load center and lift height)
Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers
• Truck type (a fire safety rating) not given on your capacity plate.
• Truck weight with battery (does not include load)
• Attachment information (if any)
READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE Know the Hazards
Capacity may be reduced as lift height A increases.
For example: On the sample plate, 1350kg (3000 lb)
TRUCK WEIGHT
can be lifted to 6095mm (240 in). But above 6095 (240),
to 7010 (276), capacity is reduced from 1350 (3000) to Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited
1125 (2500). capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight of
your truck. Remember to add the weight of the load
Capacity is reduced as load center B increases. you have on the forks. Make certain you use the correct
For example: On the sample plate, 1350kg (3000 lb) can units of measure.
be lifted if the load center is 600mm (24 in). But if the
load center is increased to 900 (36), capacity is reduced TRUCK TYPE
from 1350 (3000) to 900 (2000). Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example:
SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE
The information shown You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area
on this sample plate Truck Weight with Max. Battery
3715 (8193)
restricted to EE or EX trucks.
does not apply to your SP
Truck Type
truck. ATTACHMENT DATA
LE

E
MP

3400 Attachment Data

If an attachment on your truck does not match the
SA

SERI ES PL ATFORM
information given here on your capacity plate, don't
Serial Number Braking Reduced at
operate your truck. Your capacity plate may be wrong.
Load
1A23456 1525(60) Report the problem to your supervisor.
Capacity with Mast Vertical Note:
Center
Capacity
ANSI B56.1 requires BRAKING REDUCED
905(2000) 8155(321) 600(24)
1360(3000) 6985(275) 600(24)
that all data be shown For added stability and comfort, braking may be reduced
first in Metric units and
635(1400)
955(2100)
8155(321)
6985(275)
865(34)
865(34) at some lift heights. Check your capacity plate and allow
then USA units.
401-B for a longer stopping distance above that lift height.

13 Capacity Plate Capacity Plate 14

Display Panel standard

STANDARD DISPLAY PANEL

Here you will find the battery charge display,
steer wheel direction indicators, service light, hour
meter and a message display.

STEER/DRIVE WHEEL DIRECTION INDICATORS

The lighted bar or bars show the approximate position
of the drive wheel.

MESSAGE DISPLAY
LE

If your truck won't work, check the message display for

MP

instructions. For example:

SA

Message What to do
GATE Put the side gates down.

NEUTRAL Return the speed control to neutral.

BRAKE Step on the BRAKE pedal to

release the brake.
SERVICE LIGHT
A yellow light means something needs to be fixed. Report
the trouble to your supervisor, even if the truck seems
to be working OK.

BATTERY CHARGE DISPLAY

The green bars show how much charge is left. Have the
battery changed or recharged when you see a flashing
yellow light.

15 Display Panel standard Display Panel standard 16

Display Panel with options Wire Guidance Displays optional

OPTIONS WIRE GUIDANCE DISPLAY

You may have one or more of these Anytime you hear an alarm, check the guidance display.
options on your truck. Your company has
decided which, if any, are needed in your work place. If the alarm sounds and the red light is ON:
• Take control of the steering wheel.
BATTERY RETAINER LIGHT • Slow down, drive carefully.
A red light means the battery retainers are not in place. • Check the message display:
You will not be able to use the truck until both retainers
are in place. Message What it means & What to do
SEARCH Truck is searching for the wire.
LIFT OR LOWER CUTOUT LIGHT Drive over wire at the correct angle.
A red light means either lift or lower is cut out and moving
beyond that point could be hazardous, (see pages 25 & RESET Wire signal was lost. Reacquire the
26). wire. (Switch guidance OFF and
ON again to shut off the alarm.)

If the alarm sounds and the red light is NOT ON:

• Slow down, drive carefully.
LE

• Check the message display:

MP
SA

Message What it means & What to do

Wire signal is weak. Go to end of
SIGNAL
the aisle, park the truck, call for
service.

ACQUIRE The truck has found the wire but is

not lined up. Drive slow, stay alert.

AUTO Guidance is operative. Resume

normal guided driving.
SERVICE LIGHTS
See your Service Manual for instructions and information.

17 Display Panel with options Wire Guidance Displays optional 18

Driving on Wire Guidance

ACQUIRING THE WIRE SEARCH WHEN DRIVING ON THE WIRE

Push the Wire Guidance switch to ON • Watch where you're going. Make sure your path is
as you near a guided aisle. Drive slowly with the clear.
platform about 300mm (12 inches) above the floor, and
• Always be alert for "beeps" from the alarm or changes
center the truck over the wire. Your direction of travel
in the display that signal changes in guidance status.
(power unit first or forks first) controls how you should
approach the guidance wire. • Drive slowly after changing direction of travel until you
are certain the truck is following the wire.
Note: Power unit first is the recommended direction of
travel for acquiring the wire. SEARCH RESET
CHECK THE DISPLAY FOR INFORMATION
ACQUIRE SIGNAL If you hear a "beep" while you are driving, or your truck
POWER UNIT FIRST
Guidance Wire
Drive slowly over the wire at an angle of 20˚ or less. AUTO stops unexpectedly, check the display for instructions
(see page 18).
20°MAX When you hear a "beep" and the display shows AUTO
begin normal guided driving. Start slowly.

FORKS FIRST Know the Hazards

If you must acquire the wire while traveling forks first:
Guidance Wire • Drive slowly along the wire (no angle allowed) until STAY ALERT
you hear a "beep" and the display shows AUTO You must be just as careful and alert while driving on
• Continue to drive slowly for two truck lengths before guidance as you are when driving with manual steering.
resuming normal guided driving. • Start slowly and look where you're going.
• Always be prepared to steer manually.
FOR MANUAL STEERING
Take control of the steering wheel and push the Wire • Don't run over things or drive through spills.
Guidance switch to OFF. • Make sure there is nothing in your path, on the floor or
sticking out of the racks.

LISTEN FOR THE "BEEP", CHECK THE DISPLAY

• Take control of the steering any time the red light is on
and check the display for instructions.

19 Driving on Wire Guidance Driving on Wire Guidance 20

Power On & Off Foot Brake

KEY SWITCH BRAKE OFF

• Turn the key sideways to TEST. Step all the way down on the brake pedal. The brake is
Check that the alarm and all display lights are working. "off" and you can travel.
• Let go of the key and it will return to ON. Note: Slowing or stopping the truck by plugging (see page
23), requires power to the drive motor. You must have
• Turn the key vertical to shut the truck off. Always the brake pedal all the way down for plugging to work.
turn the key to OFF when leaving the truck.

POWER DISCONNECT BRAKE ON

Push the Power Disconnect button to disconnect the Take your foot off of the brake pedal to apply the brake.
battery and cut power to the truck. The brake will also When you release the brake pedal, power is cut to the
be applied. drive motor. Remember, without power to the drive
motor you can't use plugging, (see page 23).
Always use the Power Disconnect any time the truck isn't
working right. Don't use the truck if it's not working right.
Report the problem to your supervisor.
Turn the key switch to OFF and back to ON to reconnect
the battery and reset the Power Disconnect button.

Know the Hazards

SIGNAL

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK

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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 drive the truck. Report any problem
to your supervisor.

21 Power On & Off Foot Brake 22

Traveling & Plugging

HORN
Use the horn button to sound the horn. Use it to warn
Travel, Travel, pedestrians and other drivers.
power unit forks first
first Use your horn when you come to an intersection or a
crosswalk.

TRAVEL, POWER UNIT FIRST

Rotate the top of the twist grip away from you to travel
in the direction of the power unit (power unit first). Know the Hazards
The farther you rotate the grip from the neutral position,
the faster the truck will travel. 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.
TRAVEL, FORKS FIRST Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.
Rotate the top of the twist grip toward you to travel in Don't run over objects on the floor.
the direction of the forks (forks first).
The farther you rotate the grip from the neutral position, LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING
the faster the truck will travel. Travel in the direction where you have the best visibility.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck
PLUGGING in the shortest distance. Use the foot brake in an
Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck. emergency, on ramps or in busy areas.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, rotate the
twist grip through neutral to the opposite direction of YOU CAN'T HAVE BOTH
travel. Plugging works only when you have the brake pedal all
Plugging does not hurt your truck. the way down. When you take your foot off the brake
pedal, power is cut to the drive motor and you will not
be able to plug.

23 Traveling & Plugging Traveling & Plugging 24

Raise & Lower

STEERING/LIFT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

RAISE For stability, your truck is programed to limit lift while
Push the Raise button to raise the the drive wheel is turned more than 10˚ from straight
platform and forks. Release the button ahead. See message display for instructions.
when you reach the desired height.
Message What to do
If your truck has optional two speed lift, Lower the forks if you want to steer
push the raise button part way for a slower lift speed. STR LMT
past 10˚.

HGT LMT Turn the drive wheel to less than 10˚

LOWER if you want to lift higher.
Push the Lower button to lower the platform and forks.
Release the button when you reach the desired height.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
If your truck has optional two speed lower, push the
For stability, travel speed is reduced for various
lower button part way for a slower lower speed.
combinations of lift height and drive wheel steering angle.
Note: Emergency manual lowering valve located behind
power unit door.

RAISE/LOWER CUTOUT, OPTION

Your truck may be equipped with automatic cutout of
Know the Hazards
raise and lower at selected heights.
If Raise or Lower stops and the red fork on the display AVOID FALLS FROM THE PLATFORM
panel is lit, you are at a raise or lower cutout height. You Hitting something with the truck could cause you to fall.
can use the Raise/Lower Cutout Override button to travel Wear your harness and tether at all times.
past that height.
To travel past the cutout height, push the Cutout Override RAISE/LOWER CUTOUT OVERRIDE
button while, at the same time, pushing either the Raise Using the Cutout Override lets you travel or raise the
or Lower button. platform into areas where there are obstructions and
hazards such as pipes, ducts, conduits, low ceilings etc.
Be very careful and watch that you don't raise, lower or
drive into obstructions when using the Cutout Override. Hitting any obstruction could tip the truck over, causing
serious injury or even death.
Watch out for obstructions anytime you're operating your
truck. Be even more careful when using Cutout Override.

25 Raise & Lower Raise & Lower 26

Platform Safety

WEAR YOUR HARNESS AND TETHER

Put on your harness and fasten your
tether as soon as you get on the platform,
before you do anything else.
Check the harness, tether, snap hooks and mounting Know the Hazards
points daily for wear or breakage. If it doesn't look safe
don't use the truck. Report the problem to your
supervisor. FALLS CAN KILL
Falling from a raised platform can cause You can reduce the risk of injury by being extra careful
CLAMP THE PALLET while working on an elevated Stockpicker.
a serious injury or death.
Attach safety belt and tether

Be careful of pallets. They can slide on the forks or tip • Wear your harness and keep your tether fastened at all
before operating truck.

if they are not properly centered and clamped. 05

times.
Spread the forks as far as you can. • Put the side gates down and keep your entire body
Make certain the center stringer of the pallet fits into the inside the operator area.
Pallet Grab. Step down on the Pallet Grab Foot Pedal to • Make certain the pallet or platform is securely fastened
clamp the pallet. Check that the pallet is secure. and will not slide or tip.
Let go of the pallet by lifting on the Pallet Grab Release • A pallet may move or tip, even when the pallet grab is
Handle. used. Work from the platform, not the pallet. Never
If you work with a platform instead of pallets, your truck step on or near the edge of the pallet.
may not have a Pallet Grab. Make certain the platform • Watch where you're going. Running into an object
is fastened to the truck. could cause you to fall.

CHECK YOUR PALLET

• Check the pallet for loose, broken or undersized boards.
KEEP THE SIDE GATES DOWN
• For stability, spread the forks as far as you can.
• Keep the side gates down unless you are leaving the
truck or picking from the side.
WORK CLOSE TO THE RACK
• Don't sit or climb on the side gates. When picking, keep your truck close to the rack to reduce
• Keep your entire body in the operator area. the risk of slipping or dropping things.

27 Platform Safety Platform Safety 28

Daily Safety Check

CHECK YOUR TRUCK BEFORE STARTING WORK 2. Test drive your truck in an uncongested area.
You must make sure your truck is safe to use. • Try the hydraulic functions.
• Check that the steering is easy and smooth.
1. Walk around your truck and check it over.
• Inspect your harness, tether, snap hooks and mounting • Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
points. Have them replaced if they look damaged or • Drive through the full speed range in both forward
worn or have ever been used to stop a fall. and reverse.
• Clean the safety shield and keep it clear. • Check braking and plugging distances in forward
• Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level and reverse. Load size and floor conditions can affect
is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use an open these distances.
flame to check the battery. • Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
• Make certain the battery retainers on both sides of the working. If the braking distance is too long to stop
truck are properly installed. safely, don't drive the truck.
• See that all wheels are in good condition. • Check wire guidance operation.
• Make sure the flashing light is working. If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck. Report the
• Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked problem to your supervisor.
or badly worn.
You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer
• Inspect lift chains for damage.
(part no. OF-3772). Used properly, this checklist can alert
• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks. service people to needed repairs.
• Turn the key to TEST. See that the alarm and all display
lights are working. Try the horn.
• Make sure the power disconnect works.

29 Daily Safety Check Daily Safety Check 30

Be a Safe Driver

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

The most MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE
• Do not use this truck unless you are trained • Always wear your harness and have the tether fastened.
and certified. • Make certain pallets and platforms are secure.
important • Be certain you understand how your truck works and • Never stick a foot, arm or any part of your body outside
the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if you the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is
component have any doubts. moving. A foot or hand caught between the truck
• Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.
Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the
is you. correct units of measure.
• Keep your hands on the controls and your foot on the
brake pedal.
• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are • Travel in the direction that gives you the best view. Look
fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire where you are going and slow down in congested areas.
safety type for the area.
• Slow down for wet or slippery floors. Don't run over
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry, things.
and your clothing is proper for the job.
• Travel with the platform close to the ground when outside
MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY of an aisle. Place the load against the end of the platform.
• Look where you are going before you change direction

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• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 29 and
30). If it's not working right, or something is broken, of travel.
report the problem. Don't use the truck. • See that you have room to drive and turn. Check for
• In an open area, test the braking and plugging. Check overhead objects also. Watch out for power unit and
at a slow travel speed first, then a faster one. Know fork (load) swing.
the distance it takes to stop before you start work. • 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. Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.

Continued next page...

31 Be a Safe Driver Be a Safe Driver 32

Be a Safe Driver continued

WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

• Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians. • Be extremely careful when working around docks,
Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk ramps and dockboards. Stay away from the edge.
or intersection. • Check capacities. Be sure your truck, with load, isn't
• Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone. too heavy for where you are driving.
For example: Never drive your truck toward anyone • Make sure the load you are moving is stable. Spread
standing in front of a fixed object. the forks as far as you can and center the load. Insert
• Watch out for power unit and fork (load) swing when the forks as far under the load as you can. Be even
turning. more careful with long, high or wide loads. They can
• Never allow passengers on your truck. be less stable.
• Keep others away from your truck while you're working. • Watch out for overhead obstructions.
Don't ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks. • Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or grades.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are trained If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly and never
and certified. turn the truck. If carrying a load, point the forks
upgrade. If unloaded, point the forks downgrade.
• Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using Keep the fork height below 300mm (12 inches).
an approved platform. Even then use extreme caution:
• Use a securely attached and approved safety platform. LEAVING YOUR TRUCK
• Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly. • Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied. • Lower the forks to the floor. Turn the truck off or
• Lift and lower slowly. disconnect the battery.
• Watch for overhead obstructions. • Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the
• Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted. wheels of your truck.
• Never transport anyone on the platform from one
location to another.

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 Battery Maintenance

WHEN YOU INSTALL

OR CHANGE BATTERIES
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TP2

• Turn the truck OFF. Check that all controls Know the Hazards
are in neutral.
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight
TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS
battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight
or undersized battery installed. Your truck battery produces fumes that can explode.
It also contains acid that could burn or disfigure you.
• Use a roller stand to install or remove a battery. Make • Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your
TP1
TP2
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sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers truck battery unless you are trained and authorized.
in the truck's battery compartment. Also make sure
• Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.
Batteries produce explosive gas. • Your company should provide an area where it is safe
• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. Do not smoke, use open flame, or
create an arc or sparks near this to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.
You could cause sparks or do damage to the battery. battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
• Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
areas and when charging.

Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which aprons etc.

• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on, causes severe burns. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
or remove it from a stand. Make sure you adjust the contact, flush immediately. Get medical

spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.

attention if your eyes are affected.
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AFTER INSTALLING YOUR BATTERY BATTERY RETAINERS

• Replace the battery retainers. Make certain all retainers
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TP2

The battery could slide out if all retainers are not in

on both sides of the truck are in place. place. Check both sides of the truck.
• Connect the battery. Turn the truck ON and check
truck operation. BATTERY SIZE
Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery.
Minimum battery size allowed
000 mm (00.00 in.) wide
Never operate a truck that has an underweight or
000 mm (00.00 in.) long undersized battery installed.
Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

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Battery Maintenance continued Warning Labels

EACH WARNING LABEL

ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT
Stay clear of all
moving parts. Read and obey all of them to protect
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands, yourself and others.
feet, arms or legs.
Connect charger
properly or truck
07
WARNI NG can be damaged.
Make certain
Minimum battery size allowed charger is plugged

000 mm (00.00 in.) wide WARNI NG

into the battery
connector, not the
000 mm (00.00 in.) long truck connector.
47
Undersize battery can affect truck It’s the law, you must be trained
handling and stability. You could have and certified to operate this truck.
an accident. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
Use U.L. classified Type EO battery. You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed if you
don't use this truck correctly.
Avoid being crushed.
Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck Keep head, arms,
and in the operator manual*. hands, legs, and feet
within the operator
Inspect your truck before starting work, make
area.
sure it is in good working order.
Stop truck completely
Falling objects or lowering forks can * Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
cause serious injury or death.
before getting off.
Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corp.,
New Bremen, OH 45869 U.S.A.
Never stand under the forks. Tipovers and falls from
04
While servicing, block the forks so docks can cause

Know the Hazards

they won't fall. Manual Lowering Valve serious injury or even
10
Before using valve: death.
1. Make certain that area under forks is clear. Make sure you are
2. Warn operator to keep all body members safe.
Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not
within the operators compartment. smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
264
3. Make certain the forks are clear of the rack. near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed
Close valve immediately if chains become area and when charging.

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY slack. This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.

• Charge the battery only in areas designated for that

13
In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water. Get medical attention if your eyes are

use.
affected.
Standing or riding on the forks can 20
cause a fall. You can be seriously
injured or killed.

• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level. Never stand or ride on forks
for any reason.

Never use an open flame to check the battery.

09 Falling from a raised platform can cause
a serious injury or death.

• Make certain the charger is the same voltage and

Attach safety belt and tether
before operating truck.

amperage as your battery.

05

• Read the battery charger instructions.

• Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting
the battery to the charger. Otherwise you might create
a spark which could cause the battery to explode.
Also, make sure the truck key switch is turned off and
all controls are in the off position. All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 2005 Crown Equipment Corp.

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