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Maintenance Free batteries are designed for deep discharged cycling, but are 
capable of being charged at convenient times (“opportunity charging”) to extend 
battery capacity to complete a shift or task. When the practice of “opportunity 
charging” is used, observe the following guidelines to achieve maximum battery life:

•   Battery Pack should be between 30% - 60% depth of discharge.

•   A minimum charge cycle of 30 minutes is recommended. 

•   For every minutes of charge, an equal time period is 
 

required for “cool down.”

•   Allow for a full charge once a week.

•   Every 2 weeks allow for an equalizing charge of 10 to 
 

12 hours following by an equal time period for “cool down”.

•   Do not allow discharged batteries to sit idle for periods 
 

greater than 48 hours.

A fully discharged battery pack (2 flashing red lights) will
require approximately 8 hours to recharge, plus 8 hours 
cool down.

If a battery charging is interrupted, the Meter may indicate a fully charged battery 
when the truck is powered up. However the Meter will eventually (1 hour) adjust itself 
to indicate the correct battery state of charge.

Power On & Off

13  Power On & Off

KEY SWITCH

Turn the truck on by turning the key to ON (green dot).

Turn the truck off by turning the key to OFF (red dot).

Always turn the key to off when leaving the truck.

POWER DISCONNECT

Pull up on the battery connector handle to disconnect
the battery and cut all power.

Always disconnect the battery any time the truck isn't
working right. The key switch does not cut all power to
the truck.

Don't use the truck if it's not working right. Report the
problem to your supervisor.

BATTERY CHARGE METER OPTION

The green and yellow lights show how much charge is
left in your battery. A fl ashing red light will warn you
that the battery is getting low.

Two fl ashing red lights mean you must have the battery
changed or recharged. This also means you will not be
able to raise the forks.

A short charging cycle (opportunity charging) is
permitted under certain circumstances. See instruction
label on battery.

Flashing Red

=80%

=60%

=30%

Know the Hazards

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HORN

Push the switch on the underside of the grips to sound
the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.

Use your horn when you come to an intersection or a
crosswalk.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Always be alert to the area around you and watch 
where you are walking. You could be pinned or crushed 
if you are caught between the truck and walls, racks or 
other fi xed objects.

Driver distractions can cause accidents resulting in
injury or even death.

• Don’t use cell phones or similar devices while
  operating the truck. 

• Travel in the direction where you have the 
 best 

visibility.

WATCH YOUR FEET AND HANDS

A foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall,
post or any fi xed object will be crushed or even cut off.
Keep your feet clear of the wheels.