Slow Down, ; No Passengers.; Sulfuric Acid- Page 22

07

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

 WARNI G

N

09

Standing or riding on the forks can
cause a fall.  You can be seriously
injured or killed.

Never stand or ride on forks
for any reason.

 WARNI G

N

Falling objects or lowering forks can
cause serious injury or death.

Never stand under the forks.

While servicing, block the forks so
they won't fall.

10

 WARNI G

N

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Avoid being crushed.
Keep head, arms,
hands, legs, and feet
within the operator
area.

Stop truck completely
before getting off.

Tipovers and falls from
docks can cause
serious injury or even
death.

Make sure you are
safe.

04

It’s the law, you must be trained
and certified to operate this truck.

(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)

*  Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from Crown Equipment Corp.,
New Bremen, OH 45869 U.S.A.

You or people around you could be
seriously injured or even killed if you
don't use this truck correctly.

Obey all warnings and instructions on the truck
and in the operator manual*.

Inspect your truck before starting work, make
sure it is in good working order.

 WARNI G

N

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 CAUTION

 WARNI G

N

Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability.  You could have
an accident.

XXX

 mm 

(

XX

.

XX

 in.)

 wide

XXX

 mm 

(

XX

.

XX

 in.)

 long

Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

Warning Labels   42

Warning Labels

EACH WARNING LABEL
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT

Read and obey all of them to protect
yourself and others.

All rights reserved under International
and Pan American copyright conventions
Copyright 1997  Crown Equipment Corp.

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There are blind spots not covered
by the mirror.

You could hit someone not visible
in the mirror.

Don't drive with the mirror, look
in direction of travel.

 WARNI G

N

88

 WARNI G

N

Truck does not automatically slow
down at end of aisles.

Cross traffic does not stop.

Slow Down, look out for people
and other trucks.

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Unsafe loads can swing or fall
into the operator area causing
serious injury.

Never operate the truck with
a load that is off-center,
oversize, or unstable.

 WARNI G

N

77

Passengers could be
seriously injured.  There
is no safe place for them.

No Passengers.

 WARNI G

N

 DANGE R

19

Disconnect battery(s) and consult
Electrical Section of Service Manual
before working on truck.

Serious injury or death could occur.

High voltage can cause electric
shock or burn.

20

Batteries can produce explosive gas.  Do not
smoke, use open flame, or create an arc or sparks
near this battery.  Ventilate well when in an enclosed
area and when charging.

This battery contains Sulfuric Acid which causes
severe burns.  Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing.
 In case of contact, flush immediately and thoroughly
with water.  Get medical attention if your eyes are
affected.

 DANGER

 DANGE R

Falling from a raised platform can
cause serious injury or even death.

Attach safety belt and
tether when elevated
and working with an
open side gate.

Know the Hazards

Battery Maintenance

continued

41   Battery Maintenance

continued

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERIES

• Charge the batteries in designated areas only.

• See that the battery cells are filled to the proper level.
   Never use an open flame to check the batteries.

• Make certain the chargers are the same voltage and

amperage as your batteries.

•  Read the battery charger instructions.

•  Be sure chargers are turned off before connecting

batteries to them.  Otherwise you might create a spark
which could cause a battery to explode.  Also, make 
sure the truck key switch is turned off and all controls 
are in the neutral position.

 WARNING