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Know the Hazards

Battery Maintenance

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37   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.  

Also, make sure the truck key switch is turned off and

all controls are in the off position.

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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.

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

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Minimum battery size allowed

Undersize battery can affect truck

handling and stability.  You could have
an accident.

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Use U.L. classified Type EO battery.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 2002  Crown Equipment Corp.

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Before using valve:
1. 

Make certain that area under forks is clear.

Manual Lowering Valve

2. 

Warn operator to keep all body members

     within the operators compartment.

Make certain the forks are clear of the rack.
Close valve immediately if chains become
slack.

3.

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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.

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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.

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

Attach safety belt and tether
before operating truck.