Crown PE 4500 User Manual

Operator Manual

You could be killed or seriously injured

if you are not

adequately trained for lift truck operation!

It’s the law, you must be trained and certiﬁ ed 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.

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.

However, falls from docks can cause serious injury or even death.

Immediately exit and move away from the truck in these emergencies.

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.

1 Warning

You Must be Trained

You Must be Trained 2

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 qualiﬁ ed to operate this powered industrial truck. (OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)

Do not operate this truck

in your work place until you have

been trained and certiﬁ ed by your employer.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING

• You could be pinned or crushed by objects intruding or poking into the operator area.

• Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are driving.

AVOID FALLS

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.

The best way to prevent injury is to know where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe truck operation.

Be extremely careful when working around docks, dockboards and trailers.

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts such as forks or wheels.

• Never allow passengers on the truck. There is no safe place for them.

• Before you leave your truck:

• Come to a complete stop.

• Lower the forks to the ﬂ oor.

• Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the battery.

• Make certain coast is off.

3 Protect Yourself

Protect Yourself

Know the Hazards

DRIVE CAREFULLY

• When walking, keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit ﬁ rst. Make certain the truck won't hit the back of your leg or foot. Don't let the truck run over your foot.

• If traveling forks ﬁ rst, keep both hands on the control handle and be careful when changing direction of travel. Keep your feet clear of the truck.

• When riding, keep your hands on the controls and feet on the platform. Keep your body within the operator area.

• While riding, never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the truck, no matter how slow the truck is moving. This truck weighs about 1360 kg or 3000 pounds, even without a load. You cannot stop or slow it down with your foot, hand or any part of your body. A foot or hand caught between the truck and a ﬁ xed object will be crushed or even cut off.

• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps. Make sure dockboards are secure. Check that trailer wheels are chocked. You could be seriously injured or even killed in a fall from a dock or dockboard.

• Keep your truck under control at all times. Drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even more careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not drive over objects on the ﬂ oor.

• Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed that will give you time to react in an emergency.

Protect Yourself 4

Know the Hazards

Stay clear of all moving parts.

Moving parts can cut or crush hands, feet, arms or legs.

WARNING

Recommended Walking Path

Warning 1

You Must be Trained 2

Protect Yourself 3

Contents 5

What's in it for You? 6

Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck 7

Lift Truck Parts 9

Capacity Plate 11

Display 13

Power On & Off 15

Braking 16

Steering & Travel 17

Power Steering optional 18

Traveling 19

Raising & Lowering 21

Coast Controls optional 22

QuickPick™ Walkalong Control optional 25

Additional Options 27

Daily Safety Check 29

Be a Safe Driver 31

Battery Maintenance 35

Warning Labels 38

Contents

5 Contents

What's in it for You?

What's in it for You? 6

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 ﬁ nd topics. Some pages also have a picture of the truck in the corner showing features or functions covered on that page

HOW-TO-DRAWINGS

On many pages you will ﬁ nd pictures as well as text to help you understand how to use your truck safely and productively.

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

Watch for and read these special

blocks. You will ﬁ nd information about possible safety hazards and how to avoid them

Power On & Off

15 Power On & Off Steering & Travel 16

Know the Hazards

Steering & Travel

KEY SWITCH

Turn the truck on by turning the key clockwise to ON. Check that all display lights are working.

Turn the truck off by turning the key counterclockwise to OFF.

Always turn the key off and make certain coast is off when leaving the truck.

POWER DISCONNECT

Pull up on the battery connector 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.

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

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.

WALKIE/RIDER PALLET TRUCKS

As a rider your pallet truck is designed to move loads over long distances. You can also use it as a walkalong truck and pick stock with it.

YOUR PALLET TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than 3 automobiles.

• You don't steer the same.

• You don't brake the same.

• You don't accelerate the same.

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE WALKING Forks First

When traveling forks ﬁ rst, use both hands to operate the control handle.

Watch your feet if you change direction of travel.

Power Unit First

When traveling power unit ﬁ rst, 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.

Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck

7 Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck 8

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE RIDING

Keep both feet on the platform. Place one hand on the control handle and the other on the grab bar. Keep your entire body within the operator area.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time. Get off the truck and flex your arms and legs. Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver.

BUILT TO STANDARDS

This truck was designed and built to current industry and government standards and guidelines. For more

information see the following:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI / ITSDF) B56.1 (Download free from www.itsdf.org)

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)§1910.178 Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 505

Hand on grab bar

Hand on

control handle

Feet on platform

Recommended Walking Path

Path of Truck

Lift Truck Parts

9 Lift Truck Parts Lift Truck Parts 10

Control Handle

Power Disconnect

Grab Bar

Coast Control Options

(see pages 22, 23 & 24)

Battery Retainer

Display

Key Switch

Platform

Control Arm

Travel Twist Grip

QuickPick™ Walkalong Control Buttons (optional)

Lower Button

Raise Button

Reversing Button

Horn Button

QuickCoast

™

Selector

(optional)

(see pages 19, 20 & 23)

Raise Button

Lower Button

High Travel Speed Button

Horn Button

Know the Hazards

Capacity Plate

11 Capacity Plate Capacity Plate 12

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this sample plate does not apply to your truck.

CAPACITY PLATE INFORMATION

The capacity plate is on the top of the power unit cover. It contains:

• Capacity information

• Truck type (a ﬁ re safety rating)

• Truck weight (does not include load)

• Grade rating

• Battery information

• Truck information

WHAT IS YOUR TRUCK CAPACITY?

Capacity is the maximum load that can be lifted or transported with your truck. See the capacity plate on your truck. Make certain you use the correct units of measure.

Note:

ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 requires that all data be shown ﬁ rst in Metric units and then USA units.

KNOW YOUR LOAD

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 TYPE

Some truck types are not permitted in areas where there are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas.

For example: You must not drive a type E or ES truck into an area restricted to EE or EX trucks.

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 battery and the load you have on the forks.

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