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Warning Labels

EACH WARNING LABEL 
ON YOUR TRUCK IS IMPORTANT

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

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and Pan American copyright conventions 
Copyright 2008  Crown Equipment Corp.

BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

•  Charge the battery only in areas designated for 
 that 

use.

•  Make sure the truck key switch is turned off and all  
  other controls are in the off or neutral position.

•  See that the battery cells are fi lled to the proper level.
    Never use an open fl ame to check the battery.

•  Make certain the charger is the same voltage and
  amperage as your battery.

• Read the battery charger instructions.

•  Be sure the charger is turned OFF before connecting
  the battery to the charger.  Otherwise you might   
  create a spark which could cause the battery to    
 explode. 

BATTERY SIZE IS IMPORTANT

Make certain you use the correct size, type and weight of 
battery.  Never operate a truck that has an underweight 
or undersize battery installed.

It’s the law, you must be trained 

and certi

fi

 ed to operate this truck.

(OSHA § 1910. 178. Rev. 1999)

WARNING

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.

Avoid being crushed.

Keep head, 

arms, hands, legs, and feet within 

the operator area. 

Stop truck 

completely before getting on or off.

Tipovers and falls from docks can 

cause serious injury or even death.  

Use extreme caution near docks or 

on dockplates.

You could be pinned or crushed by 

fi

 xed objects, or by objects intruding 

or poking into the operator area.  

Always be alert to the area around 

you and watch where you are 

driving. 

Oversize pallets or loads can be a crush 

hazard. 

Do not exceed the maximum pallet/

load width shown on either the capacity 

plate or display, depending on truck model.

*Additional copies of the Operators Manual and Truck Labels can be 

obtained from Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, OH 45869 USA.

WARNING

Minimum battery size allowed

xxx mm (xx.xx in.) wide

xxx mm (xx.xx in.) long

Undersize battery can affect truck
handling and stability.  You could have 
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.

Stay clear of all 
moving parts.

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Class 2 LASERS

Do not stare directly into 

 laser beam.

Servicing can cause unexpected 
movement of the steering linkage 
and drive units.

Hands or arms could be pinned 
or crushed.

Keep hands out when batteries 
are plugged in.  Disconnect 
batteries before servicing.

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WARNING

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Batteries can produce explosive gas.

Do not 

smoke, use open fl ame, 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, fl ush 
immediately and thoroughly with water.  Get 
medical attention if your eyes are affected.

DANGER

WARNING

Objects placed on 

the operator 

platform could affect 

truck operation, or 

cause you to trip and 
be injured.

Keep operator 

platform clear.

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

Never stand or ride on forks or pallet for any 
reason.

WARNING

Connect charger 

properly or truck 

can be damaged

. 

Make certain 

charger is plugged 

into the battery 

connector, not the 

truck connector.

WARNING

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CAUTION

Minimum battery size allowed

000 mm 

(00.00 in.)

 wide

000 mm 

(00.00 in.)

 long

Undersize battery can affect truck

handling and stability. You could have
an accident.
Use U.L. classified Type E battery.

WARNING

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