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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.

All  rights  reserved  under  International
and  Pan American  copyright  conventions
Copyright 1996  Crown Equipment Corp.

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

Connect charger
properly or truck
can be damaged.

47

Make certain
charger is plugged
into the battery
connector, not the
truck connector.

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

07

 WARNI G

N

 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 E battery.

Riding on this
truck could
cause serious
injury.

No Riding.

 WARNI G

N

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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

Battery Maintenance

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29   Battery Maintenance

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BEFORE CHARGING YOUR TRUCK BATTERY

• Charge the battery only in areas designated for that use.

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

• Make sure the truck key switch is turned off and all 

controls are in the off or neutral position.

BATTERY SIZE IS IMPORTANT

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

Know the Hazards

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 E battery.

WARNING

CAUTION