Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 4000 Series del fabbricante Crown Equipment
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This operator manual has information for all models of series PE 4000 plus some options and accessories. Some of the illustrations and information may not apply to your truck. N ew Bremen, Ohio 45869 USA © 2003 PF14182 -WEB Rev . 6/06 Printed in U.S.
It’ s the law , you must be tr ained and certified to operate this truck. (OSHA § 1910.178, Rev . 1999) You or others around you can be seriously injured or even killed if you don't use this truck correctly. Read and obey all warnings and instructions in this Manual* and on the truck.
Know the Hazar ds A VOID F ALLS Falls from docks are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or even killed. Immediately exit and move away from the truck in these emergencies. Note: This is not like sit-down rider trucks, where it is recommended that the operator stay with the truck.
W hat's in it for Y ou? 6 What's in it for Y ou? WHA T'S IN IT FOR Y OU? The better you understand your truck and how to use it, the better and safer operator you can be. Here are some guides to using this manual. Know the Hazards P ower On & Off KEY SWITCH Turn the truck on by turning the key to ON (green dot).
BUIL T T O ST ANDARDS This truck was designed and built to current industry and government standards and guidelines. For more information see the following: • American National Standards Institute (ASME) B56.1 • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)§1910.
Lift T ruck P arts 10 T ra vel T wist Grip QuickCoast ™ Selector (optional) (see pages 19, 20 & 21) Raise Button Low er Button High T rav el Sp eed Button Horn Button QuickPick ™ W alkalong Co.
KNOW Y OUR LO AD Do not exceed the capacity shown on your truck's capacity plate. Make certain you use the correct units of measure. Be careful when handling long, high or wide loads. Do not handle unstable loads. TRUCK T YPE Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there are fire hazards.
Steering & T ra vel 14 Steering & T r a vel 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. SL OW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FL OORS Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors.
Know the Hazar ds Br aking 15 Braking BRAKING To apply the brake, move the control handle either down or up to one of the braking positions. Braking is different if you use the coast feature (see pages 19, 20 & 21). Always check the braking and the position of the coast selector before you start driving.
Know the Hazar ds L OOK WHERE Y OU'RE DRIVING Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed by driving into walls or racks or other fixed objects. You could also be seriously injured by objects intruding or poking into the operator area.
Move control handle to brake position to stop truck. T ruck will coast if handle stays in drive position when released. Coast Contr ols optional 19 Coast Controls optional C O AST ON Move the control handle to the coast position and shift the coast selector lever toward the control arm.
T ravel, power unit first Know the Hazar ds WHEN USING C O AST • Travel power unit first only. • Don't get in the path of the truck. • Watch your feet. • Stay to the side of the truck. Keep your arm extended to give maximum clearance between you and the truck.
Additional Options SKID ADAPT OR OPTION Lift the skid adaptor until you can move it forward and lower it to the forks. Make certain the skid adaptor is secure when you return it to the upright position. L OAD BA CKREST OPTION Your company may have ordered a load backrest if you must handle loads that are unstable or not secured.
Daily Safety Check 25 Daily Safety Check CHECK Y OUR TRUCK BEFORE ST ARTING WORK You must make sure your truck is safe to use. 1. W alk around your truck and check it o ver . • Check to make sure the battery is charged, water level is OK and vent caps are in place.
Be a Safe Driver 28 Continued next pa ge... WHEN RIDING • Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving. You cannot stop 1360 kg (3000 pounds) with any part of your body. A foot or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.
Be a Safe Driver continued 30 A VOID F ALLS • Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps. • Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure. Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or the trailer is locked to the dock. Check capacities.
Battery Maintenance 31 Battery Maintenance WHEN Y OU INST ALL OR CHANGE BA T TERIES • Turn the truck OFF. Be sure the coast selector is off and the brake is applied. • Make certain you use the correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck that has an underweight or undersize battery installed.
280 Avoid being crushed. Keep head, arms, hands, legs, and feet within the operator area. Stop truck completely before getting off. However , tipovers and falls from docks can cause serious injury or even death. Immediately exit and move away from the truck in these emergencies.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Crown Equipment 4000 Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Crown Equipment 4000 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Crown Equipment 4000 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Crown Equipment 4000 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Crown Equipment 4000 Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Crown Equipment 4000 Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Crown Equipment 4000 Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Crown Equipment 4000 Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
