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37 Battery Maintenance continued
Battery Maintenance continued
CHANGING YOUR BATTERY
• Loosen the battery retainer clamp. Lift and remove the
retainer.
• Never let anything metal touch the top of the cells.
You could cause a spark or do damage to the battery.
Use an insulator (such as plywood) when necessary.
• If you use a roller stand to install or remove a battery,
make sure the roller stand is the same height as the
rollers in the truck’s battery compartment. Also make
sure the roller stand is at least as long as your battery.
• Use an approved spreader bar to place a battery on,
or remove it from, the truck or a stand. Make sure you
adjust the spreader bar hooks to fit the battery.
• When replacing the battery, make certain you use the
correct size and weight battery. Never operate a truck
that has an underweight or undersized battery installed.
• Replace the battery retainer and tighten the retainer
clamp.
RETURNING YOUR BATTERY
• Connect the battery to the truck.
• Fully retract the mast, moving the battery into the
battery compartment. You should hear the battery
latch unhook.
• Extend the mast and make certain the battery remains
in the battery compartment.
It’s the law,
you must be
trained and
certified to
operate this
truck.
(OSHA § 1910.178, Rev. 1999)
You or people around
you could be seriously
injured or even killed if
you don't use this truck
correctly.
Obey all instructions &
warnings in the operator
manual and on the truck.
Avoid being
crushed.
Keep head,
arms, hands,
legs, and feet
within the operator area.
Stop truck completely
before getting off.
However,
tipovers and
falls from docks
can cause
serious injury or even
death. Immediately exit
and move away from
the truck in these
emergencies.
You can be
trapped or
crushed by
objects
protruding into the
operator area. Look
where you are going.
Inspect your truck before
starting work, make sure
it’s in good working order.
* Additional copies of the
Operators Manual and Truck
Labels can be obtained from:
Crown Equipment Corp.
New Bremen, OH 45869
549-A
Connect charger
properly or truck
can be damaged.
Make certain
charger is plugged
into the battery
connector, not the
truck connector.
Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.
Lifting people without
a proper platform can
cause a fall and
serious injury.
Platform must be built
and used as specified
in OSHA 1910.178
and ANSI-B56.1.
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.
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.
Warning Labels 38
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 2006 Crown Equipment Corp.
Moving mast can pin or crush
your head, hands, or arms.
Stay completely out of this
area at all times.
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.
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.
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