Crown Equipment 4500 User Manual

4500 SERiES

Operator Manual

This operator manual

has information for all

models of SC 4500 series

plus some options and

accessories. Some of

the illustrations and

information may not

apply to your truck.

The most important component is you.

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.

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 injury or even death.

You can be trapped or crushed by objects protruding or poking into the operator area.

Look where you are going.

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.

You Must be Trained

WARNING

STOP

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

Do not operate this truck

been trained and certified by your employer.

You could be killed or seriously injured

adequately trained for lift truck operation!

in your work place until you have

if you are not

1 Warning

You Must be Trained 2

Protect Yourself

Stay clear of all moving parts.

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

Know the Hazards

WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT

Falling from a truck can cause serious injury or even death.

• Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug before operating your truck. Keep it fastened until you leave the truck.

• Stay with your truck. Don't jump from an overturning or falling center-control rider truck. like end-control rider trucks, where it is recommended that the operator exit the truck in these emergencies.

DRIVE CAREFULLY

• Never stick your foot, hand, head or any part of your body outside the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving. Anything caught between the truck and a fixed 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 floor.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING

• Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed by objects intruding or poking into the operator area.

3 Protect Yourself

Note:

This is not

Know the Hazards

AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

Tipovers are very serious accidents. You can be crushed or even killed if you try to jump clear of an overturning or falling center-control truck. Keep your seat belt fastened, grip the steering wheel tightly, brace your feet, and push yourself back between the side restraints. The best way to prevent injury is 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 forward tilt only when you have the load in a rack, over a stack or close to the floor.

• Travel with the load or forks close to the ground and tilted back. Watch for overhead obstructions. Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed that will give you time to react in an emergency.

• An unloaded truck can tip over also. Be just as careful using an unloaded truck as you are a loaded one.

WARNING

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts such as chains, wheels or mast. Make sure the load backrest is in place, when required.

• Never stand on or under the forks, or allow anyone else to stand on or under them. The only way to lift people is with an approved platform. Never allow passengers on the truck. There is no safe place for them.

• Before you leave your truck: Come to a complete stop, lower forks to the floor and shut the truck off with the key or power disconnect.

Protect Yourself 4

Contents

Know the Hazards

SAMPLE CAPACITY PLATE

The information shown on this

sample plate does not apply to

your truck.

Capacity & Load Center 12

SAMPLE

Capacity & Load Center

11 Capacity & Load Center

Warning You Must be Trained Protect Yourself Contents What's in it for You? Your Sit-Down Rider Lift Truck Parts Capacity & Load Center Capacity Plate Power On & Off Raise/Lower, Tilt & Accessories Display Braking Traveling & Plugging Daily Safety Check Be a Safe Driver

11 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 23

1 2 3 5 6 7 9

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.

QUICK LOCATORS

In addition to the "Contents" page you can use page headings to find topics. Some pages also have a picture of the

4500

SERIES

Truck Weight with Max. Battery

3290(7250)

Attachment Data

Sideshifter-100(4)

Serial Number

12345678 E

Truck Type

620-A

600(24)

1430(3150) 1090(2400) 1145(2520)

Units of measure, kg/mm(lb/in)

Capacity with Mast Vertical

Capacity

4825(190)1360(3000) 600(24)

4825(190) 4370(172)

SAMPLE

600(24)4370(172) 760(30) 760(30)

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.

Battery Maintenance Notes Warning Labels

5 Contents

27 29 30

What’s in it for You? 6

Your Sit-Down Rider

SIT-DOWN RIDERS

Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads. It is also designed to move loads over long distances.

YOUR RIDER TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than 3 automobiles, and the steer wheels are in the rear instead of the front.

FORK FUNCTIONS, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL

Standard fork or hydraulic functions are: Raising and Lowering the forks plus Tilting the mast. Accessories such as Sideshift or Carton Clamp may also be included. Your company has decided which features are needed in your work area and should train you how to use them.

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK

Sit down, fasten your seat belt and pull it snug. Adjust the seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable positions. Keep your hands on the controls and your entire body inside the operator area. Look in the direction you are going.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time. 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

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

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 505

Hands-on controls

Seated

Seat Belt Fastened

7 Your Sit-Down Rider

Your Sit-Down Rider 8

+ 11 hidden pages

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Frequently Asked Questions

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