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Global 988993 User Manual

Global 988993
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Global Industrial
globalindustrial.com
Manual Part No. 988993M
08/16/2018
POWERED PALLET TRUCK
MODEL 988993
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Global 988993 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGlobal
Model988993
CategoryTrucks
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Powered Pallet Truck Model 988993 Overview

General Safety Precautions

California Proposition 65 Notice

Legal notice regarding exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.

Manual Foreword

Safety Symbols and Indicators

Signal Words: Warning vs. Caution

Defines signal words WARNING and CAUTION used to alert users to hazards.

Warning Hazard Symbol Meaning

Indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution Reminder Symbol Meaning

Indicates a reminder of routine safety practices.

Prohibition Symbol Usage

Indicates a procedure or action that should not be performed due to risk of injury or damage.

General Pallet Truck Description

Pallet Truck Core Function

Describes the function of Global Industrial Pallet trucks in lifting and transporting loads on rigid forks.

Name Plate and Warning Decals

Name Plate/Decal Location & Purpose

Details the location and importance of name plates and warning decals on the truck.

Battery Hazard and Safety Alerts

Battery Dangers: Explosion, Poison, Acid

Details dangers of battery explosion, poison, and caustic acid, emphasizing safety precautions.

Load Capacity and Center of Gravity

Load Capacity Factors

Explains how load capacity is determined by load center and fork length.

Load Center Diagram

Illustrates the concept of load center relative to fork length for safe operation.

Pre-Operation Checks and Procedures

Required Periodic Maintenance

Stresses the requirement for periodic maintenance by a qualified service technician.

Operator Pre-Use Checklist

Provides a sample format for an operator checklist to ensure truck readiness.

Detailed Operator Checks

Details essential pre-operation checks for the truck's systems and components.

Truck Instruments and Controls

Control Handle Layout and Functions

Identifies and describes the functions of various controls on the steering arm and control handle.

Truck Operation Guide

Forward/Reverse Travel and Speed Control

Explains how to control forward/reverse travel and adjust speed using the control handle.

Steering Mechanism Operation

Details how to steer the truck by moving the control handle and maneuvering around corners.

Safe Stopping Procedures

Details gradual stopping techniques and the use of control handle positions to apply the brake.

Secure Parking Procedures

Outlines steps for safely parking the truck, including applying the brake and securing the keys.

Safe Load Handling

Provides instructions for safely handling loads, including stability, lifting, and lowering procedures.

Procedure for Disabled Trucks

Advises against moving a disabled truck and to notify supervisor or authority.

Critical Operator Warnings

Operator Authorization and Training

Highlights the necessity of authorization and training before operating the truck.

Truck Condition Pre-Operation Check

Stresses the importance of checking the truck's condition before operation and reporting issues.

Key Operational Safety Practices

Proper Operating Position

Instructs operators to use walkie pallet trucks only from a walking position.

Foot Protection and Clearance Rules

Advises wearing foot protection and keeping feet clear of the truck during operation.

Traffic Safety and Pedestrian Interaction

Prohibition: Carrying Passengers

Explicitly prohibits carrying passengers on the pallet truck.

Traffic Rules and Pedestrian Yielding

Emphasizes observing traffic regulations, yielding to pedestrians, and using the horn when visibility is limited.

Advanced Safe Operating Techniques

Smooth Operation and Speed Management

Recommends smooth operation, slowing for turns, and caution on slippery surfaces to prevent overturn.

Visibility and Load Trailing Guidance

Advises looking in the direction of travel and trailing the load when visibility is obstructed.

Ramp Operation and Load Height Limits

Safe Ramp Operation

Provides safety instructions for operating on ramps, including travel speed and direction of the lifting mechanism.

Load Height and Securing Rules

Details restrictions on load height and the requirement for securing loads that extend beyond the backrest.

Pre-Lift Checks and Hand Safety

Load Centering and Fork Placement

Ensures load is centered and forks are fully under the load, positioned against the backrest.

Hand Safety Near Lifting Mechanism

Advises keeping hands away from the lifting mechanism to prevent injury.

Safe Truck Shutdown and Parking

Truck Shutdown Procedures

Outlines procedures for neutralizing controls, lowering the lift mechanism, setting the brake, and shutting off power.

Battery Safety and Maintenance Guide

General Battery Safety Rules

Lists safety rules for handling batteries, including avoiding sparks, flames, and contact with acid.

Battery Cleaning and Spill Management

Provides instructions for battery care, cleaning, and handling spills safely.

Safe Battery Removal

Details safety procedures for removing batteries, emphasizing caution with terminals and weight.

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