TS

S E R I E S Operator Manual

This operator manual has

information for all models

of series TS 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 © 1997 PF12495-WEB Rev. 6/06 Printed in U.S.A.
TS
S E R I E S
 You Must be Trained

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

Federal law states that only properly trained operators are

It’s the law, you must be trained and certified to STOP 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.
operate this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
(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 been trained and certified by your employer.
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 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 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 1997 Crown Equipment Corp.

1 Warning You Must be Trained 2

Protect Yourself
Know the Hazards Know the Hazards
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
• If you run into things you can be injured. You could Tipovers are very serious accidents, you can be crushed
fall, or the load could shift and hit you. Make certain or even killed. The best way to prevent injury is to know
there is nothing in your path, on the floor or sticking out where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
of the racks. truck operation. There is no sure way to avoid injury
• Always be alert to the area around you and watch where during a tipover or a drop from a dock.
you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed by • Be careful if driving around docks. Stay away from
objects intruding or poking into the operator area. the edge. Watch where you're going.
• When you're not stacking or picking loads, travel with
DRIVE CAREFULLY the forks or load close to the ground. Watch for overhead
• Keep your hands on the controls and your entire body obstructions. Perform all truck movements smoothly
in the operator area. A foot or hand caught between the and at a speed that will give you time to react in an
truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off. emergency.
• Keep your truck under control at all times. Drive at a • Turret Sideloaders should not be used on ramps or
speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more grades. If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly and
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not drive don't turn. If carrying a load, point the forks upgrade.
over objects on the floor. If unloaded, point the forks downgrade. Keep the fork
height below 300 mm or 12 inches.
USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY An unloaded truck can also tip over. You must be just
WARNING
• Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts such as careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a
Stay clear of all as masts or wheels. loaded one.
moving parts.
Moving parts can • Never stand on or under the forks, or allow anyone else
cut or crush hands,
to stand on or under them. Never allow passengers on CHECK YOUR LOADS
feet, arms or legs.
07
the truck. There is no safe place for them. • Do not handle long, wide or unstable loads.
• Before you leave your truck: • Before you pivot a load, make certain it will not intrude
• Come to a complete stop. or poke into the operator area.
• Lower the forks to the floor. • Check that the load will clear the operator platform
• Shut the truck off with the key or power disconnect. before using traverse.
• Apply the parking brake.

3 Protect Yourself Protect Yourself 4

 What's in it for You?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

The better you understand your truck and how to use it,
the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some
guides to using this manual.

Capacity & Load Center QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents" page you
can use page headings to find topics.
Center of evenly
distributed load
Some pages also have a picture of the
truck in the corner showing features or
Know the Hazards functions covered on that page.

TS
Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)
Truck Weight with Max. Battery
7050(15540)
Truck Type
"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

E
E

PL
Attachment Data

Watch for and read these special blocks.

M
CLAMP

SA
600mm 180° Traverse Sideshift
(24 in.) Max Load
-----------
Serial Number

Load
Center
Center
A1234567

1450(3200)
1815(4000)
Capacity with Mast Vertical
Capacity
7695(303)
5565(219)
600(24)
600(24)
You will find information about possible
316-D
1000(2200)
1270(2800)
7695(303)
5565(219)
865(34)
865(34)
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.

11 Capacity & Load Center Capacity & Load Center 12

11 Capacity & Load Center
Your Turret Sideloader

TURRET SIDELOADERS BUILT TO STANDARDS

Your turret truck is designed to transport, stack and This truck was designed and built to
retrieve loads. current industry and government
standards and guidelines. For more
information see the following:
YOUR TURRET TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE
• American National Standards
With a load it may weigh more than 6 automobiles. Institute (ASME) B56.1
• You don't steer the same. • Occupational Safety and Health
• You don't brake the same. Act (OSHA) §1910.178, Rev. 1999
• Underwriters Laboratory
HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK (UL) 583
Sit down and latch the door. Keep your hands and feet • National Fire Prevention
inside the operator compartment and on the controls. Look Association (NFPA) 505
in the direction you're going.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK Seated

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

Door latched

7 Your Turret Sideloader Your Turret Sideloader 8

Turret Truck Parts

Mirror Horn Button

Overhead Guard Display Panel
Work Light Pivot Handle
Seat Door
Auxiliary Mast Door Latch
Traverse/Sideshift
Handle
Accelerator Pedal
Key switch

Operator Platform Steering Handle

Brake Pedal
Fork
Direction Switch
Primary Mast
Raise/Lower Handle
Flashing Light
Power Disconnect
Power Unit
Fork override
Battery Controls (inside)
Lowering Valve (inside)
Load Wheel

9 Turret Truck Parts Turret Truck Parts 10

Capacity & Load Center

Center of evenly
distributed load
WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?
Capacity is the load (including pallet or container)
that can be lifted to a given height at a given load center. Know the Hazards
See the capacity plate on your truck. Make certain you
use the correct units of measure.
Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)
Truck Weight with Max. Battery
KNOW YOUR LOAD
WHAT IS LOAD CENTER? TS 7050(15540)
Truck Type Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's capacity

E
E

PL
Attachment Data
plate. Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads.

M
Load center is the distance from the vertical face of the CLAMP

SA
180° Traverse Sideshift

forks to the center of an evenly distributed load. Load

--------------
Serial Number
Do not handle unstable loads.
A1234567
600mm Center Capacity with Mast Vertical

(24 in.) Max

EXCEEDING TRUCK CAPACITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
Capacity
1450(3200) 7695(303) 600(24)
1815(4000) 5565(219) 600(24)
1000(2200) 7695(303) 865(34)
Load 316-D 1270(2800) 5565(219) 865(34) Know the capacity of your truck as shown on your capacity
Center plate. Make certain you use the correct units of measure.
Pay attention to:
• Weight of load
LOADS MUST BE CENTERED & EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
• Load center
Your truck could tip over, in any direction, if a load is
• Lift height
placed or shifted to the front, back or side of a pallet or
container.
HYDRAULIC OPERATIONS CAN AFFECT STABILITY
Be careful when using operations such as traverse,
sideshift or pivot. Remember that anytime the forks
move, the load moves also. This can affect stability.
Perform all operations smoothly.

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

The capacity plate is by the steering handle. OTHER LIFT HEIGHTS AND LOAD CENTERS
It contains: Contact Crown for capacities at lift heights or load centers
• Truck serial number not given on your capacity plate.
• Capacity information (load, load center and lift height)
• Truck type (a fire safety rating)
• Truck weight with battery (does not include load)
• Attachment information (if any)
READING YOUR CAPACITY PLATE
Capacity may be reduced as lift height A increases.
For example: On the sample plate, 1815kg (4000 lb)
can be lifted to 5565 (219 in). But above 5565 (219), to
7695 (303), capacity is reduced from 1815 (4000) to
1450 (3200).
SAMPLE Capacity is reduced as load center B increases.
CAPACITY PLATE
The information
shown on this
For example: On the sample plate, 1815kg (4000 lb) can
be lifted if the load center is 600mm (24 in). But if the Know the Hazards
sample plate does load center is increased to 865mm (34), capacity is reduced
not apply to your from 1815 (4000) to 1270 (2800).
truck.
Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in) CAUTION TRUCK WEIGHT
Truck Weight with Max. Battery
TS 7050(15540) You may not increase capacity if load Some floors have limited capacity. Check your capacity
Truck Type center is less than shown on your
E

E plate for the weight of your truck. Remember to add the

PL

Attachment Data capacity plate.

M

CLAMP
weight of the load you have on the forks. Make certain
SA

180° Traverse Sideshift

---------
you use the correct units of measure.
Load Serial Number

Center
A1234567 TRUCK TYPE
Capacity with Mast Vertical
Capacity Note: ANSI B56.1 requires that all data Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there
1450(3200) 7695(303) 600(24) are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For example:
1815(4000) 5565(219) 600(24) be shown first in Metric units and then
1000(2200) 7695(303) 865(34) USA units. You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area
316-D 1270(2800) 5565(219) 865(34) restricted to EE or EX trucks.

13 Capacity Plate Capacity

Traveling Plate 14
& Plugging 26
Display Panel

DOOR LIGHT ACCESSORY SWITCHES

Red light on when operator door is open. Work lights, dome light and fan.

TRAVERSE/SIDESHIFT LIGHT BATTERY CHARGE DISPLAY

Green light on when the forks and auxiliary mast are in The green bars show how much charge is left. Have the
the travel position. battery changed or recharged when you see a flashing
yellow light.
PIVOT LIGHT
Green light on when forks are pivoted to the travel position. RAISE/LOWER CUTOUT LIGHT
Red light on when forks are at preset raise or lower limits.
PALM SWITCH LIGHT
Amber light on when proper palm switch is not actuated. DIRECTION LIGHTS
Green light on to show direction of travel selected.
CALIBRATION INDICATOR LIGHT
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE LIGHT Amber light on when parking brake is applied.
Amber light on when something needs to be fixed. Report GUIDANCE LIGHTS, OPTION
the trouble to your supervisor, even if the truck seems to • Red light on when guidance is on but truck is not on the
be working OK. wire. Steer manually.
• Green light on when guidance has control of steering.
Start slowly.
• Amber light on when signal from guidance wire is low.

GUIDANCE SWITCH, OPTION

15 Display Panel Display Panel 16

Power On & Off Foot Brake & Parking Brake

KEY SWITCH FOOT BRAKE ON

• Turn the key sideways to TEST (yellow dot). Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brake. This
Check that the alarm and all indicator lights are working. also cuts power to the drive motors.
• Let go of the key and it will return to ON (green dot). Note: Slowing or stopping the truck by plugging (see page
25), requires power to the drive motors. If you have your
• Turn the key vertical (red dot) to shut the truck off. foot on the brake pedal, plugging will not work.
Always turn the key to OFF when leaving the truck.

POWER DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE

Push the Power Disconnect knob down to disconnect the Move the switch up to apply the parking brake. The
battery and cut power to the truck. The brake will also be indicator above the switch will light when the brake is on.
applied. Always put the parking brake on when you leave the truck.
Always use the Power Disconnect if the truck isn't working Some service conditions will also set the parking brake.
right. Don't use the truck. Report the problem to your Move the switch down to release brake.
supervisor.
Pull up on the Power Disconnect knob and turn the key
switch to OFF and back to TEST to reconnect the battery.

Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK
Test your brakes at the start of each shift. Know the
distance it takes to stop before you start working. If the
stopping distance is too long for you to stop safely, don't
drive the truck. Report any problem to your supervisor.

17 Power On & Off Foot Brake & Parking Brake 18

Platform Safety Traverse/Sideshift & Pivot

ELECTRICAL INTERLOCKS TRAVERSE/SIDESHIFT

The seat and operator door have interlock Move the Traverse/Sideshift handle toward you to move
switches built in. You must be seated and have the forks and carriage to the right. Move the handle away
the door latched before you can operate your truck. from you to move the forks and carriage to the left.
The farther you move the handle the faster the carriage
will move.
Make sure the load will clear the platform.
PALM SWITCHES
PIVOT
Interlock, or "palm", switches are also built into the tops
of the Raise/Lower and Traverse/Sideshift handles. Move the Pivot handle toward you to
pivot the forks counter clockwise.
You must have your hand, or palm, on the top of the Move the handle away from you to
Traverse/Sideshift handle while you raise or lower. pivot the forks clockwise.
Likewise you must have your hand on the top of the
Raise/Lower handle while you traverse, sideshift or pivot. The farther you move the handle the
faster the forks will pivot.
Note: You must be seated before pressing either palm
switch. Before pivoting a load, make certain
it will not poke or intrude into the
CHECK YOUR DISPLAY operator area.
If any truck function doesn't work, check the indicator OVERRIDE SWITCHES
lights on the console display.
Sideshift and Traverse/Pivot override switches are located
under the right armrest. Use these switches to get the
forks out of the rack in case of electrical malfunction.
Traverse or Pivot Override
Actuate the Traverse/Pivot override switch while moving
either the Traverse/Sideshift handle or the Pivot handle.
Sideshift Override
Actuate both the Sideshift and the Traverse/Pivot override
switchs while moving the Traverse/Sideshift handle.

19 Platform Safety Traverse/Sideshift & Pivot 20

Raise & Lower

RAISE & LOWER RAISE/LOWER CUTOUT

Primary raise and lower lets you move Your truck may be equipped with automatic cutout of raise
the entire operator platform, and forks, up or and lower at selected heights.
down on the primary mast. If Raise or Lower stops and the red fork symbol on the
Auxiliary raise and lower lets you move just display is lit, you are at a raise or lower cutout height.
the forks up or down on the auxiliary mast. To travel past the cutout height, push the Cutout Override
Note: Emergency manual lowering valve button and, at the same time, move the Raise/Lower handle.
located behind power unit door.
Be very careful and watch that you don't raise, lower or
PRIMARY RAISE/LOWER drive into overhead obstructions when using the Cutout
Move the Raise/Lower handle toward Override.
you to raise the platform and forks.
Move the handle away from you to
lower the platform and the forks.
The farther you move the handle the
faster the platform will raise or lower.

AUXILIARY RAISE/LOWER
Press the button in the end of the handle
and move the handle toward you to
raise only the forks. Press the button
Know the Hazards
and move the handle away from you
to lower only the forks. RAISE/LOWER CUTOUT OVERRIDE
The farther you move the handle the Using the Cutout Override allows you to travel, or raise
faster the forks will raise or lower. the platform, into areas where there are obstructions and
hazards such as pipes, ducts, conduits, low ceilings etc.
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.

21 Raise & Lower Raise & Lower 22

Steering & Travel

LIFT TRUCKS ARE NOT LIKE AUTOMOBILES STEER/DRIVE WHEEL DIRECTION DISPLAY
Your lift truck does not steer or drive like The indicator lights show you whether the drive wheel is
an automobile. Be sure you are trained to straight (within 5 degrees), or turned either right or left.
operate this truck. Even then, drive slowly until
you get use to the steering and all other controls.

STEERING AND DRIVING

You will need to drive your truck both in the direction of
the forks (forks first) and also away from the forks (power
unit first or forks trailing). Steering is not the same in
both directions.

Know the Hazards

Travel, power Travel,
n Di
unit first io of r forks first
rn POWER UNIT SWING

ec urn
of T ct
Di re

t io
u

T Be careful turning while traveling forks first. The power

n
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

This shows the direction your truck will turn, when you turn the steering handle clockwise. 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.

23 Steering & Travel Steering &

Steering & Travel
Travel 24
24
Traveling & Plugging

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED TRAVEL POSITION OF FORKS & CARRIAGE

Press the top of the direction switch to Before traveling at full speed, you must pivot the forks
travel in the direction of the forks (forks first). and sideshift the carriage so they do not extend past the
Press the bottom of the switch to travel power unit sides of the truck. The pivot and traverse indicators will
first (forks trailing). Check the direction indicators on the light when the forks and carriage are properly positioned
console display (see pages 15 & 16). (see pages 15 & 16).
Use the accelerator on the floor to control travel speed. You must also make certain that the load does not extend
The farther you push it down, the faster the truck will go. past the sides of the truck.
The truck will not travel when the direction switch is in
the center (neutral) position. CHECK YOUR DISPLAY
If your truck won't travel, or operates at a reduced speed,
PLUGGING check the indicator lights on the console display.
Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, select the
opposite direction of travel. Use the accelerator to control
how quickly you slow down.
Plugging does not hurt your truck.
Know the Hazards
LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING
HORN Travel in the direction where you have the best visibility.
Press the horn button to blow the horn. Use it to warn
pedestrians and other drivers. PLUGGING VS. BRAKING
Use your horn when you leave the aisle or come to an Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck in
intersection or crosswalk. the shortest distance. Use the foot brake in an emergency,
on ramps or in busy areas.

YOU CAN'T HAVE BOTH

Plugging works only when the brake is off. When you
step on the brake pedal, power is cut to the drive motors
and you will not be able to plug.

25 Traveling & Plugging Traveling &

Traveling & Plugging
Plugging 26
26
Wire Guidance Option

Guidance Wire
ACQUIRING THE WIRE FOR MANUAL STEERING
30° MAX
Push the wire guidance switch to ON as Take control of steering, push the guidance switch to OFF.
you near a guided aisle. Approach the wire Note: Whenever guidance is OFF, the red light on the
at an angle of 30° or less. Drive slowly and center display will flash and the alarm will "beep", at a slow rate,
the truck over the wire. When you hear a "beep" and the to remind you that you are in manual s teering.
red light turns off, begin guided driving. Start Slowly.
When the truck senses a guidance wire, the rate of both
the "beeping" and the flashing will speed up, to notify you
WHEN DRIVING ON THE WIRE that a wire is near. To acquire the wire, see page 27.
• Watch where you're going. Make sure your path is clear.
• Always be alert for "beeps" from the alarm or changes END OF AISLE CONTROL OPTION
in the indicator lights that signal changes in guidance With this feature, your truck will either slow down or stop
status. automatically when it comes to the end of an aisle. You
• Start slowly after changing direction of travel. Be sure will hear a "beep", and the indicator light will turn on.
the truck is following the wire. If the truck stops: let up on the accelerator, press the
override button and resume travel.
AUTOMATIC SLOW DOWN
While traveling on guidance, your truck may slow down
automatically for certain conditions.
• Low signal strength from the wire. Know the Hazards
• Truck deviates slightly from the wire.
• End of Aisle Control (optional) is activated. STAY ALERT
You must be just as careful and alert while driving on
AUTOMATIC STOP guidance as you are when driving with manual steering.
Your truck may stop automatically for certain conditions. • Start slowly and look where you're going.
• Signal strength from the wire is lost or is too low. • Always be prepared to steer manually.
• Make sure there is nothing in your path, on the floor or
• Truck deviates too far from the wire.
sticking out of the racks.
• End of Aisle Control (optional) is activated.
LISTEN FOR THE "BEEP", CHECK THE DISPLAY
• Take control of the steering any time the red light is on.
• Check the display if you hear a "beep".

27 Wire Guidance Option Wire Guidance Option 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 all the hydraulic functions.
• Check that the steering is easy and smooth.
1. Walk around your truck and check it over.
• Drive the truck slowly in both directions.
• Clean the safety shields and keep them clear.
• Drive through the full speed range in both forward
• Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level
and reverse.
is OK and vent caps are in place. Don't use an open
flame to check the battery. • Check braking and plugging distances in forward
and reverse. Load size and floor conditions can affect
• Make certain the battery retainer and side cover are
these distances.
properly installed.
• Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
• See that all wheels are in good condition.
working. If the braking distance is too long to stop
• Make sure the flashing light is working. safely, don't drive the truck.
• Check that both forks are secure and not bent, cracked • Check wire guidance operation.
or badly worn.
• Inspect all lift chains for damage. If anything doesn't look or feel right, don't drive the truck.
Report the problem.
• Look under the truck for signs of hydraulic leaks.
• Adjust the operator seat to the most comfortable position. You can get checklist forms from your Crown dealer
Turn the rear view mirror to the best viewing position. (part no. OF-3772). Used properly, this checklist can alert
• Turn the key to TEST. See that the alarm and all indicator service people to needed repairs.
lights are working. Try the horn.
• Make sure the power disconnect works.

29 Daily Safety Check Daily Safety Check 30

Be a Safe Driver

The most MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

• Do not use this truck unless you are trained
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Never stick an arm, foot or any part of your body outside
and certified. the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is
important • Be certain you understand how your truck works and
moving. A hand or foot caught between the truck and
a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.
the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if you
component have any doubts. • Keep your hands on the controls.
• Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load • Travel in the direction that gives you the best view. Look
is you. Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the
correct units of measure.
where you are going and slow down in congested areas.
• Slow down for wet or slippery floors. Don't run over
• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are things.
fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire • Travel with the platform close to the ground when
safety type for the area. outside of an aisle. Place the load against the vertical
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry, and face of the forks.
your clothing is proper for the job. • Be certain forks and load are in the travel position.
MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY • Look where you are going before you change direction
of travel. Slow down when making turns.
• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 29 and 30).
If it's not working right, or something is broken, report • See that you have room to drive and turn. Check for
the problem. Don't use the truck. overhead objects. Watch out for power unit and fork
(load) swing
• In an open area, test the braking and plugging. Check
at a slow travel speed first, then a faster one. Know • Make certain the load will clear the operator platform
the distance it takes to stop before you start work. before you use Traverse/Sideshift or Pivot.
• 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 or
Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk ramps. 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.
turning. • Watch out for overhead obstructions.
• Never allow passengers on your truck. • Turret trucks should not be used on ramps or grades.
• Keep others away from your truck while you're working. If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly and never
Don't ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks. turn the truck. If carrying a load, travel with forks
upgrade. If unloaded, travel with forks downgrade.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are trained Keep the fork height below 300 mm (12 inches).
and certified.
• Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using LEAVING YOUR TRUCK
an approved platform. Even then use extreme caution: • Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Use a securely attached and approved safety platform. • Lower the forks to the floor. Turn the truck off or
• Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly. disconnect the battery. Apply the parking brake.
• Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied.
• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the
• Lift and lower slowly. wheels of your truck.
• Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted.
• Never transport anyone on a safety platform from
one location to another.

33 Be a Safe Driver continued Be a Safe Driver continued 34

Battery Maintenance

WHEN YOU INSTALL OR CHANGE BATTERIES

• Turn the truck OFF. Make sure the parking
brake is applied and all other controls are in neutral.
Disconnect the batteries. Know the Hazards
• Make certain you use the correct size and weight batteries.
Never operate a truck that has underweight or TRUCK BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS
undersized batteries installed. Your truck batteries produce fumes that can explode.
• Use a roller stand to install or remove batteries. Make They also contain acid that could burn or disfigure you.
sure the roller stand is the same height as the rollers in • Do not try to install, remove, charge or service your
the truck's battery compartment. Also be certain the truck batteries unless you are trained and authorized.
roller stand is at least as long as your batteries. • Never smoke or use an open flame around batteries.
Batteries produce explosive gas.
• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells. You Do not smoke, use open flame, or • Your company should provide an area where it is safe
could cause sparks or do damage to the batteries. Use create an arc or sparks near this
battery. Ventilate well in enclosed
to work on batteries. Use that area for all battery work.
an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary. areas and when charging. • Use protective equipment such as gloves, eye shields,
• Use an approved spreader bar to place the batteries on,
Batteries contain Sulfuric Acid which
causes severe burns. Do not get in
aprons etc.
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case of
or remove them from a stand. Make sure you adjust the contact, flush immediately. Get medical
spreader bar hooks to fit the batteries. attention if your eyes are affected.
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AFTER INSTALLING BATTERIES

BATTERY RETAINER
• Replace the battery retainer and side cover. The batteries could slide out if the retainer is not in place.
• Connect the batteries. Turn the truck ON and check Check before you operate your truck..
truck operation.
BATTERY SIZE
WARNING
Make certain you use the correct size and weight batteries.
Minimum battery size allowed
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) wide
Never operate a truck that has underweight or undersized
XXX mm (XX.XX in.) long batteries 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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Stay clear of all
moving parts. ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
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yourself and others.

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

Never standIt’s
orthe
ridelaw, you must be trained
on forks
Falling objects or lowering forks can and certified to operate this truck.
for any reason.
cause serious injury or death. 09
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)

Never stand under the forks.

You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed ifCAUTI
you ON
While servicing, block the forks so don't use this truck correctly.
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they won't fall.
10 Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck
and in the operator manual*.
Avoid being crushed. Keep head, WARNI NG
arms, hands, legs, and feet within theInspect your truck before starting work, make
operator area. Stop truck completely sure it is in good working order.
before getting off.
Minimum battery size allowed
* Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
Tipovers and falls from docks can cause
New XXX
mm
XXXcan
Labels
mmOH(XX
Bremen,
(XX.XX
be obtained
.XXU.S.A.
45869
in.)
from
in.) long
wide
Crown Equipment Corp., WARNI NG
serious injury or even death. 43
Undersize battery can affect truck Truck does not automatically slow
04

Make sure you are safe. handling and stability. You could have
down at end of aisles.
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accident.
Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.
Cross traffic does not stop.

Know the Hazards

Unsafe loads can swing or fall
into the operator area causing
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Slow Down, look out for people
serious injury. and other trucks.
Moving beam can pin or crush
Never operate the truck with 88
your head, hands or arms. High voltage can cause electric
a load that is off-center, shock or burn.
oversize, or unstable. Stay completely within the
44 WARNI N G Serious injury or death could occur.
BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERIES Passengers could be
operator area at all times.
Disconnect battery(s) and consult
Electrical Section of Service Manual
• Charge the batteries in designated areas only. seriously injured. There
is no safe place for them.
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DANGER before working on truck.

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• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level. No Passengers. Batteries can produce explosive gas. Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks

Never use an open flame to check the batteries.

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near this battery. Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.
This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes

• Make certain the chargers are the same voltage and 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
amperage as your batteries. affected.
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• Read the battery charger instructions.

• Be sure chargers are turned off before connecting
batteries to them. Otherwise you might create a spark
which could cause a battery to explode. Also, make
sure the truck key switch is turned off and all controls
are in the neutral position.
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and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 1997 Crown Equipment Corp.

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