Global Industrial 988993 User Manual

POWERED PALLET TRUCK

MODEL 988993

Global Industrial
globalindustrial.com

Manual Part No. 988993M

08/16/2018

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FOREWORD

As a lift truck operator, you are
responsible for a machine that is use­ful, powerful, and can be hazardous if
not operated as described. Your
Global Industrial truck may weigh
more than some cars, depending on
the model. Observing and practicing
the safety warnings in this manual
cannot be overemphasized. Just
knowing the warnings, however, is no
substitute for common sense. Focus­ing on the task at hand will, in almost
all cases, prevent accidents. Think of
the truck as your own. In this way you
will learn its capabilities and limita­tions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SYMBOLS..............................................................................................4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................4

NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL ...............................................................4

This manual is intended to remain
with the truck at all times as a handy
reference guide to operation. Detailed
maintenance procedures ar e found in
the parts and service manual for the
specific truck model, and are to be
performed only by a qualified techni­cian. For further information on
obtaining a complete parts and ser­vice manual, see page 23 of this man­ual.

The operator who knows his truck will
learn to spot problems as they
develop. This is accomplished by per­forming the Daily Checks and report­ing any problems to the designated
authority.

LOAD CAPACITY..................................................................................................7

BEFORE OPERATION..........................................................................................8

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .....................................................................10

OPERATION........................................................................................................11

Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control ...............................11

Steering..................................................................................................11

Stopping.................................................................................................12

Parking...................................................................................................12

Battery Charging...................................................................................13

Load Handling .......................................................................................13

Moving a Disabled Truck......................................................................13

BATTERY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE......................................... ... 21

NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL..............................23

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING and CAUTION are both signal words intended to alert the viewer to

the existence and relative degree of a hazard. Th ey are bo th pre ceded b y a sa fety
alert symbol consisting of an exclamation mark enclosed by a triangle.

A Warning indicates a hazard which could result in injury or death if proper pre­cautions are not taken.

A Caution indicates a reminder of routine safety practices.
A prohibition slash (circle with diagonal slash through it) indicates a procedure or

action that should not be performed under any circumstances, as both personal
injury and/or damage to equipment will result.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Global Industrial Pallet trucks lift and
transport loads on rigid forks.

Control for steering, braking, forward
and reverse travel, horn, lift, lower and
speed control are all located on the
control handle.

NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL

Name plate and warning decal loca­tions may vary between models, but
they are always near the steering arm
within sight of the operator.

If the name plate or warning decal are
lost or damaged they should be
replaced immediately. Have your
supervisor or the designated author­ity contact Global Industrial Autho­rized Dealer for replacement.

Trucks in this series may vary in load
capacity, battery arrangement, and
instrumentation, depending on model
and options.

The name plate shows the model
number, serial number, and truck
type. Battery type, with voltage and
minimum weight, is shown along with
information on the load capacity and
load center.

The warning decal contains warnings
which also appear, with illustrations, in
the Operating Precautions section of
this manual.

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988993 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations

R8501-A

Pos. Description

1 Do not ride on truck
2 Lifting Point
3 Direction Decal on Control Handle
4 Emergency Switch Decal
5 Name Plate
6 Key Switch On / Off Decal

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WARNING:

This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the following warning plus
any other warnings located near or on the battery. An example is shown here:

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LOAD CAPACITY

R8502

Do not overload truck. Check name
plate for load weight capacity and load
center information.

The load capacity depends on the
load center. The load maximum
capacity listed on the capacity plate
assumes a uniform load whose center
is at 1/2 the length of the fork and cen­tered between the forks. The maxi­mum load capacity is reduced when

the load center exceeds 1/2 the length
of the forks or is not centered between
the forks. The fork length and wheel­base must be adequate for the skid or
bin to be handled.

Note that a truck undergoing speed
changes is less stable than a standing
truck. If you are not sure that the truck
can lift a certain load, consult your
supervisor or the designated authority.

Load Center

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BEFORE OPERATION

R6235GL

The table on page 9 covers important
inspection points on trucks which
should be checked prior to operation.
Depending on use, some trucks may
require additional checks.

The illustration below shows a sample
format for an Operator Checklist, which
can be modified as necessary to fit your
operation.

WARNING:

Periodic maintenance of this
truck by a QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN is required.

WARNING:

A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECH­NICIAN should check the truck

monthly for proper lubrication,
proper fluid levels, brake main­tenance, motor maintenance
and other areas specified in the
parts and service manual main­tenance section.

WARNING:

If the truck is found to be unsafe
and in need of repair, or contrib­utes to an unsafe condition,
report it immediately to the des­ignated authority . Do not operate
it until it has been restored to a
safe operating condition. Do not
make any unauthorized repairs
or adjustments. All service must
be performed by a qualified
maintenance technician.

Sample of Operator Check List

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Operator Checks

ITEM PROCEDURE

Transmission and hydraulic
systems

Forks Check for cracks and damage.
Guards and load backrest Check that safety guards are properly secured

Safety signs Check that warning labels, nameplate, etc.,

Horn Check that horn sounds when operated.
Steering Check for binding or looseness in steering

Travel controls Check that speed controls on control handle

Wheels Check drive wheel for cracks or damage.

Hydraulic controls Check operation of lift and lower to their maxi-

Brakes Check that brakes actuate when steering arm

Deadman/Parking brake Check that steering arm raises to upright posi-

Battery disconnect Check that battery can be disconnected and

Check for signs of fluid leakage.

and not damaged.

are in good condition and legible.

arm when steering.

operate in all speed ranges in forward and
reverse and that belly button switch functions.

Move truck to check load wheels for freedom
of rotation.

mum positions.

is raised to upright position, and when lowered
to horizontal position.

tion when released and brake applies.

reconnected. Check for connector damage.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

R8503

The steering arm and control handle
provide controls for steering, forward
and reverse speed control, braking,
raising and lowering the forks, and

horn. Control handles on all models
have a “belly-button” reversing switch
which reverses the direction of the
truck upon contact with the operator.

Control Handle

Pos. Description

11 Battery Discharge Indicator - BDI
12 Key Switch
13 Lowering Button
14 Lifting Button
15 Directional / Speed Control
16 Horn Button
17 Reversing Switch - Belly Button Switch

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OPERATION

R8504

Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control

Control Handle

All directional and speed controls are
located on the control handle.

Forward and reverse are controlled by
rotating the speed control lever in the
desired direction. The lever is spring
loaded to return to neutral when
released. Further rotation in either
direction will progress the truck from
slow to maximum travel speed.

To change directions or to stop the
truck, rotate the speed control lever in
the opposite direction. The truck will

come to a stop and then, unless the
controls are returned to the center
neutral position, accelerate in the
opposite direction.

Steering

Moving the control handle (which con­nects to the steering arm) right or left
will turn the truck right or left. When
maneuvering around corners, make
square turns and be sure there is
adequate clearance.

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Stopping

R8505

Stop the truck as grad ually as possible.
Unnecessary rapid stopping could be
hazardous. Load could become unsta ­ble.

To stop the truck’s movement (forward
or reverse), raise the control handle to
the up position or push the control han­dle all the way down. In both positions,
the brake will apply. To release the
brake, just move the control hand le to
the operating position.

NOTE: The steering arm gas spring

automatically raises the steer­ing arm to the upright position
when the steering arm is
released.

CAUTION: If the control handle does

not raise immediately to

the vertical position when
released, the truck should
be placed “OUT OF SER­VICE” until it can be
inspected by a qualified
service technician.

Parking

When parking the truck, do not obstru ct
traffic lanes or aisles.

1. Park the truck in its designated
parking area.

2. Raise the steering arm until vertical
to apply the parking brake.

3. Fully lower forks.

4. Turn keyswitch to off position.
Remove key for added security .

5. Push the red disconnect plunger.

Steering Arm Braking Positions

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Battery Charging

Refer to page 21 for battery safety
and maintenance.

NOTE: Battery charging instructions

are contained in the service
manual.

Load Handling

WARNING:

Handle only loads arranged for
stability and always use cau­tion. Raise and lower the load
smoothly to prevent the load
from falling.

WARNING:

Always be sure the load and
load center are within the
capacity of the truck. If in doubt
check the nameplate.

1. Approach the load slowly.

2. Move the truck slowly into posi­tion so that the forks are within
pallet or skid, and the load is cen­tered over the forks and as far
back as possible.

3. Raise the forks to lift load.

4. Lead the truck by the control han­dle with the load trailing except
when in confined areas. Ramps
should be traveled with operator
uphill of truck when empty, or
operator downhill of truck with
load on forks standing off to side
of truck.

5. Always look in the direction of
travel. Move slowly and check
clearances when approaching
obstructions.

6. Do not make sudden starts and
stops. Operate truck smoothly
and gradually.

7. Travel slowly and squarely
around corners. Remember that
the trailing load wheels do not fol­low the turn path of the drive
wheel. Instead they tend to cut
the corner.

8. Line up the truck with the unload­ing area.

9. Stop the truck and check the load
alignment with surrounding
objects.

10. Be careful not to damage or
move adjacent loads and objects.

11. Lower the forks until the load is
resting on its own.

12. Move the truck back until the
forks are clear of the pallet.

Moving a Disabled Truck

Do not attempt to move a disabled
truck; notify your supervisor or proper
authority.

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The following operating instructions appear on the truck warning decal, which is

Do not operate this truck unless you
have been trained and authorized to do
so, and have read and understand all
warnings and instructions contained in
this operator’s manual and on this truck.

R8848

R8489

Do not operate this truck until
you have checked its condition.
Give special attention to
wheels, horn, battery, controller,
lift systems, brakes, steering
mechanism, guards and safety
devices. If you have any ques­tions, notify your supervisor or
proper authority.

located near the steering arm.

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R8490-A

Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate

truck only from walking position.

R8491-A

Wear foot protection and
keep feet clear of truck.

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R8492

Do not carry passengers.

R8493

Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians .
Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is
obstructed.

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R849

Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on
uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use
special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be
greater.

R8495

Always look in direction of travel. Keep a
clear view, and when load interferes with
visibility, travel with load or lifting mecha­nism trailing (except when climbing
ramps.

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R8496-A

Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle
or turn. Travel with lifting mechanism downhill.

R8497

Do not handle loads which are higher
than load backrest or load backrest
extension unless load is secured so that
no part of it could fall backward.

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R8498

Before lifting, be sure load is centered,
forks are completely under load, and
load is as far back as possible against
load backrest.

Keep hands out of lifting mechanism.

R8499

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When leaving truck neutralize travel con­trol. Fully lower lifting mechanism and
set brake. When leaving truck unat­tended also shut off power.

R8500

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SUPPLEMENT

BATTERY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Only qualified and experienced personnel
should perform maintenance and repair on
batteries.

WARNING

Gases produced by a battery can be
explosive. Do not smoke, use an open
flame, create an arc or sparks in the vicin­ity of the battery. Ventilate area well when
servicing and when charging. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid which may cause
severe burns. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, or clothing.
In case of contact, flush immediately and
thoroughly with large amounts of clean
water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Obtain medical attention. In case of spills,
dilute spill cautiously with five to six vol­umes of water and gradually neutralize
with lime, soda ash or baking soda. For
waste disposal consult Federal, State and
Local Regulations.

BATTERY TYPE

The batteries in your lift truck are consid­ered a maintenance free type. Mainte­nance free batteries do not have
removable vent caps and should never be
opened in any way or the battery will be
permanently damaged or destroyed.

SAFETY RULES

Wear protective clothing, such as, rubber
apron, gloves, boots and goggles when
performing any maintenance on batteries.
Do not allow electrolyte to come in contact
with eyes, skin, clothing, or floor. If electro­lyte comes in contact with eyes, or skin
flush thoroughly with large amounts of
clean water, remove contaminated cloth­ing and obtain medical help immediately.

ALL MODELS

• Keep vent plugs firmly in place at all

times.

• Do not bring any type of flame, spark,

etc., near the battery. Gas formed while
the battery is charging, is highly explo­sive. This gas remains in the cells long
after charging has stopped.

• Do not lay metallic or conductive objects

on battery. Arcing may result.

• Do not allow dirt, cleaning solution, or

other foreign material to enter cells.
Impurities in electrolyte has a neutraliz­ing effect reducing available charge.

• Observe any battery safety decal or

other safety decals that are on your lift
truck

BA TTERY CARE

The care and maintenance of your battery
is very important to obtain maximum effi­ciency from the battery charge and obtain
maximum battery life.

CAUTION

Only qualified and experienced personnel
should perform maintenance and repair on
batteries.

Cleaning (Follow Safety Rules at all
Always keep vent plugs in place when
cleaning battery. When the batteries are
discharged and charged correctly, they
should remain clean and dry. All that is
necessary is to brush or blow off any dust
or dirt which may accumulate on the bat­tery. However, if electrolyte is spilled or
overflows from the cell, dilute spill cau­tiously with five to six volumes of water
and gradually neutralize with lime, soda
ash or baking soda. To do this, remove
battery from truck and clean with the solu­tion of soda and water, brushing the soda

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solution to get the solution beneath the
connectors and removing grime from the
covers. Then rinse the battery with cool
water from a low pressure supply to
remove the soda and loosened dirt. If bat­teries stay wet consistently, they may be
either overcharged or overfilled. This con­dition should be investigated by a qualified
and experienced maintenance personnel
and corrected.

WARNING

Never smoke or bring flames near the bat­tery. Gas formed during charging is highly
explosive and can cause serious injury.

Charging requirements will vary depend­ing on use of truck. Monitor the batteries
discharge state with the discharge indica­tor gage on the truck. Avoid using or stor­ing the truck at full discharge, which
shortens battery life. However repeated
partial charging will also reduce battery
life. Using the truck until 80% discharged
and then fully charging the batteries to
100% charged will help ensure maximum
output for the life of the batteries.

Follow safety rules when placing a battery
on charge. Proceed as follows:

1. Park truck at a charging station with
forks lowered and key switch off.
Make sure area is well ventilated and
not near any open flame or anything
that could cause a spark.

2. Check the condition of the AC cord. If

there are any cuts in the cable, any
exposed wires, loose
nectors, DO NOT attempt to charge
the batteries. Contact a supervisor or
appropriate personnel for repairs to
be made.

3. Connect AC cord to AC power
source. The charger will cycle auto­matically (charges the batteries,
depending on amount of charge
needed). Fully charged batteries will
read accordingly on the truck's bat­tery discharge indicator gage.

plugs or con-

4. Once fully charged disconnect AC
plug, wind up or stow (as needed) the
AC plug and coiled cable to prevent
any damage.

BATTERY REMOVAL

(Follow Safety Rules at all times)

CAUTION

Only qualified and experienced personnel
should perform maintenance and repair on
batteries.

WARNING

Extreme care must be used when remov­ing a battery from a lift truck. Contact
between battery terminals and metal com­ponents of the truck or removal equipment
can cause a short circuit resulting in a bat­tery explosion.

WARNING

Make certain the same type of batteries
are installed in the truck. Also make cer­tain the batteries are of similar weight to
the original batteries to ensure compara­ble performance. See nameplate for mini­mum and maximum battery weights

CAUTION

Batteries are very heavy, use caution
when lifting.

1. Use a non-conductive battery sling to
remove battery.

WARNING

Use of non-insulated hooks or chains may
cause a spark or explosion, if those hooks
or chains come in contact with the battery
terminals or posts.

1. When lifting the battery out, do not
allow any metallic object to come in
contact with battery cells or posts.

2. When disconnecting battery cables,
Use extreme caution to prevent tools
from shorting against terminals and
from positive and negative cables
from coming in contact with each
other.

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NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL

A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Global
Industrial.

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