Crown WP2000 Operator Manual

You Must be Trained

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

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your employer must train you and certify that you are
qualified to operate this powered industrial truck.
(OSHA §1910.178, Rev. 1999)

It s the law, you must be trained 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.

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.

Do not operate this truck in your work place until you
have been trained and certified by your employer.

You could be killed or seriously injured if you are not
adequately trained for lift truck operation!

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Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or
even killed.

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.

Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.

Make sure dockboards are secure.

Check that trailer wheels are chocked.

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

Never ride on the truck or allow anyone else to ride on
the truck.

There is no safe place to sit or stand.

Before you leave your truck:

Lower the forks to the floor..
Shut the truck of

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Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

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Protect Yourself

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atch your hands and your feet. AA

foot or hand caught
between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or
even cut off.f.

Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit
first. Make certain the truck won't hit the back of your
leg or foot. Don't let the truck run over your foot.

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

Keep your truck under control at all times. Operate at
a speed that allows you to stop safely

. Be even more
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not run
over objects on the floor..

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

gency..

LOOK WHERE Y

OU'RE GOING

ays be alert to the area around you and w

atch where
you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the truck and a fixix

ed object such as a

all or post.

Know the Hazards

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you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the truck and a f
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OUR TRUCK CAREFULL

••WWatch your hands and your feet.

between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or
even cut of

••Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit

first. Make certain the truck won't hit the back of your
leg or foot. Don't let the truck run over your foot.

••When traveling forks first, keep both hands on the control

handle and be careful when changing direction of travel.
Keep your feet clear of the truck.

••Keep your truck under control at all times. Operate at

a speed that allows you to stop safely
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not run
over objects on the floor

OU'RE GOING

atch where

ed object such as a

foot or hand caught

. Be even more

Know the Hazards

AAVVOID F

ALLS

Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or
even killed.
where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe
truck operation.

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

••Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.

••Make sure dockboards are secure.

••Check that trailer wheels are chocked.

USE Y

OUR TRUCK SAFEL

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

••Never ride on the truck or allow anyone else to ride on
the truck.

••Before you leave your truck:

••Lower the forks to the floor

••Shut the truck of

The best way to prevent injury is to know

There is no safe place to sit or stand.

f with the key

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

Recommended
Walking Path

3 Protect Yourself

gency

Protect Yourself 4

Contents

Know the Hazards

SAMPLESAMPLE

Warning

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.

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You Must be Trained

Protect Yourself

Contents

What's in it for You?

Your Walkie Pallet Truck

Lift Truck Parts

Capacity Plate

Power On & Off

Braking & Brake Override

Raising & Lowering

Steering & Travel

Traveling

Daily Safety Check

Be a Safe Operator

Battery Maintenance

Warning Labels

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13

14

15

16

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Traveling

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5

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17 Traveling

QUICK LOCATORS

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

"KNOW THE HAZARDS"

Watch for and read these special blocks.
You will find information about
possible 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.

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What's in it for You? 6

Your Walkie Pallet Truck

Path of
Truck

WALKIE PALLET TRUCKS

Your walkie pallet truck is designed to move
loads over short distances and operate in areas
with limited space.

YOUR PALLET TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than
2 automobiles.

• You don't steer the same.

• You don't brake the same.

• You don't accelerate the same.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRUCK

Forks First

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

Watch your feet if you change direction of travel.

Power Unit First

When traveling power unit first, stay to one side
of the truck and slightly ahead of the power unit.

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
(ASME) B56.1

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

• Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention Association
(NFPA) 505

Hand on

the control

Recommended
Walking Area

7 Your Walkie Pallet Truck

Use the hand closest to the truck to operate the
control handle.

Watch your feet.

Stay out of the path of the truck.

Walk to the side

Feet clear of the truck

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