Clark POWRWORKERS WP45 User manual

The operator must read and understand this manual before
operating this truck.
The operator must read and understand this manual before
operating this truck.
Operator’s Manual
SM-698 Date: August 2002 SM-698 Date: August 2002
Operator’s Manual
Keep this OPERATOR’S MANUAL with unit
at all times in place provided when not in use.
DO NOT operate this equipment unless all
factory installed guards and shields are
properly secured in place.
Warning
Warning
Keep this OPERATOR’S MANUAL with unit
at all times in place provided when not in use.
DO NOT operate this equipment unless all
factory installed guards and shields are
properly secured in place.
Warning
Warning
WP45
Electric Low Lift Pallet Truck
WP45
Electric Low Lift Pallet Truck
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Clark Material Handling Company
2317 Alumni Park Plaza, Lexington, KY 40517
© 2002 All Rights Reserved.
Clark Material Handling Company
2317 Alumni Park Plaza, Lexington, KY 40517
© 2002 AllRightsReserved.

Operator’s warning Operator’s warning
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before operating truck:
1. The operator must be instructed on safe and correct use of
this truck.
2. The operator must read and understand the Operator's
Manual for this truck.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before operating truck:
1. The operator must be instructed on safe and correct use of
this truck.
2. The operator must read and understand the Operator's
Manual for this truck.
This is the “SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL”. This symbol is
used to call your attention to items or operations that could
be dangerous to you or other persons using this
equipment. Please read these messages carefully. It is
essential that you read the instructions and safety
regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this
truck.
BEFORE OPERATING TRUCK
STUDY OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGES.
READ ALL SAFETY DECALS ON TRUCK.
CLEAR THE AREA OF OTHER PERSONS.
LEARN AND PRACTICE USE OF
CONTROLS BEFORE OPERATING.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS ON TRUCK OPERATION AND TO OBSERVE PERTINENT LAWS
AND REGULATIONS. OPERATOR MANUALS, PARTS MANUALS, AND SERVICE
MANUALSMAY BE OBTAINEDFROMYOURCLARK DEALER.
WarningINJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER
PERSONNEL COULD OCCUR IF YOU DO NOT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MESSAGES.
This is the “SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL”. This symbol is
used to call your attention to items or operations that could
be dangerous to you or other persons using this
equipment. Please read these messages carefully. It is
essential that you read the instructions and safety
regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this
truck.
BEFORE OPERATING TRUCK
STUDY OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGES.
READ ALL SAFETY DECALS ON TRUCK.
CLEAR THE AREA OF OTHER PERSONS.
LEARN AND PRACTICE USE OF
CONTROLS BEFORE OPERATING.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS ON TRUCK OPERATION AND TO OBSERVE PERTINENT LAWS
AND REGULATIONS. OPERATOR MANUALS, PARTS MANUALS, AND SERVICE
MANUALSMAY BE OBTAINEDFROMYOURCLARK DEALER.
WarningINJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER
PERSONNEL COULD OCCUR IF YOU DO NOT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MESSAGES.

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ForewordForeword
It is important that you read and understand this
Operator’s Manual for your own safety and the
safety of those who work with you!
Before you start to use this truck it is of extreme importance
that you have read the contents of the entire Operator’s
Manual to be able to use the truck in a safe and efficient
manner.
This Operator’s Manual contains information on how you
should use the truck and how to keep the truck in a safe
condition by following daily service routines.
Only personnel that have been trained as a truck operator, for
this type of truck, are permitted to use this truck.
It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure that you have
been trained to use your truck safely. Contact your supervisor
if you feel uncertain about how to use this truck.
Always follow the warnings given in this Operator’s Manual
and on the truck to avoid accidents.
It is important that you read and understand this
Operator’s Manual for your own safety and the
safety of those who work with you!
Before you start to use this truck it is of extreme importance
that you have read the contents of the entire Operator’s
Manual to be able to use the truck in a safe and efficient
manner.
This Operator’s Manual contains information on how you
should use the truck and how to keep the truck in a safe
condition by following daily service routines.
Only personnel that have been trained as a truck operator, for
this type of truck, are permitted to use this truck.
It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure that you have
been trained to use your truck safely. Contact your supervisor
if you feel uncertain about how to use this truck.
Always follow the warnings given in this Operator’s Manual
and on the truck to avoid accidents.

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Foreword Foreword
Standard Compliance
This truck complies with the following standards and
regulation in effect on the date the truck was manufactured:
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B56.1
• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) # 583
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29
C.F.R. Section 1910.178
Standard Compliance
This truck complies with the following standards and
regulation in effect on the date the truck was manufactured:
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B56.1
• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) # 583
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29
C.F.R. Section 1910.178

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Safety Regulations.................................................................6
Warning symbols................................................................6
Ordinance symbols.............................................................7
Ordinance symbols.............................................................7
General safety regulations .................................................8
Warning and information signs ..........................................18
Presentation of truck ...........................................................23
ApplicationareaforCLARK trucks..................................24
Prohibitedapplications forCLARK trucks.........................24
Truck data ........................................................................25
Truck battery dimensions.................................................25
WP45truck dimensions...................................................26
Data plate.........................................................................27
U.L. construction type.......................................................28
Presentation of main components .....................................29
Controls and instruments....................................................32
Control handle..................................................................32
Control for raising the forks..............................................33
Control for lowering the forks ...........................................33
Travel direction selector and speed control......................34
Horn..................................................................................34
Reverser switch................................................................35
Steering control handle/brake control...............................36
Braking using plugging function .......................................37
Key switch (Toggle switch)...............................................38
Master control on/off switch..............................................38
BDI/hourmeter with lift interrupt........................................40
Battery discharge indicator (BDI) .....................................40
Hourmeter ........................................................................41
Load backrest (optional)...................................................41
Driving...................................................................................42
Starting the Truck.............................................................43
Braking.............................................................................45
Steering............................................................................47
Parking the Truck.............................................................47
Safety Regulations.................................................................6
Warning symbols................................................................6
Ordinance symbols.............................................................7
Ordinance symbols.............................................................7
General safety regulations..................................................8
Warning and information signs...........................................18
Presentation of truck............................................................23
ApplicationareaforCLARK trucks..................................24
ProhibitedapplicationsforCLARK trucks........................24
Truck data.........................................................................25
Truck battery dimensions..................................................25
WP45truck dimensions....................................................26
Data plate .........................................................................27
U.L. construction type.......................................................28
Presentation of main components......................................29
Controls and instruments....................................................32
Control handle ..................................................................32
Control for raising the forks...............................................33
Control for lowering the forks............................................33
Travel direction selector and speed control......................34
Horn..................................................................................34
Reverser switch................................................................35
Steering control handle/brake control...............................36
Braking using plugging function........................................37
Key switch (Toggle switch)...............................................38
Master control on/off switch..............................................38
BDI/hourmeter with lift interrupt........................................40
Battery discharge indicator (BDI)......................................40
Hourmeter.........................................................................41
Load backrest (optional)...................................................41
Driving ...................................................................................42
Starting the Truck .............................................................43
Braking..............................................................................45
Steering ............................................................................47
Parking the Truck..............................................................47

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Transporting loads.............................................................. 48
General............................................................................ 48
Collecting a load.............................................................. 51
Leaving a load ................................................................. 52
Battery .................................................................................. 53
Type of battery................................................................. 53
Changing the battery ....................................................... 53
Charging the battery........................................................ 55
Battery maintenance........................................................ 58
Daily service/safety checks................................................ 60
Daily service/safety checks drawing................................ 61
Special equipment........................................................... 63
Maintenance......................................................................... 64
General information......................................................... 64
Safety regulations with maintenance work ...................... 64
Cleaning and washing ..................................................... 68
Maintenance chart........................................................... 70
Lubrication chart.............................................................. 74
Approved Oils and Grease .............................................. 75
Transporting and storing the truck.................................... 76
Truck’s standard dimensions and weight......................... 76
Towing and transporting a disabled truck........................ 77
Storing the truck............................................................... 78
Starting after a period of disuse....................................... 78
Appendix A, Section OSHA Regulations........................... 79
Index ..................................................................................... 83
Transporting loads...............................................................48
General.............................................................................48
Collecting a load...............................................................51
Leaving a load..................................................................52
Battery...................................................................................53
Type of battery..................................................................53
Changing the battery........................................................53
Charging the battery.........................................................55
Battery maintenance.........................................................58
Daily service/safety checks.................................................60
Daily service/safety checks drawing.................................61
Special equipment............................................................63
Maintenance..........................................................................64
General information..........................................................64
Safety regulations with maintenance work.......................64
Cleaning and washing ......................................................68
Maintenance chart............................................................70
Lubrication chart...............................................................74
Approved Oils and Grease ...............................................75
Transporting and storing the truck.....................................76
Truck’s standard dimensions and weight .........................76
Towing and transporting a disabled truck.........................77
Storing the truck ...............................................................78
Starting after a period of disuse........................................78
Appendix A, Section OSHA Regulations............................79
Index......................................................................................83

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Safety regulationsSafety regulations
Safety Regu lations
Warning symbols
Always follow the warnings given in this Operator’s
Manual and on the truck to avoid accidents from
occurring.
Warning levels
Warning texts are given in four levels and provide information
on the risks, describe the consequences, and instruct how to
avoid accidents.
DANGER
Warns that an accident will occur if you do not follow the
instructions.
The consequences are serious personal injury or
possibly death, and/or extremely severe material damage.
WARNING
Warns that an accident can occur if the instructions are
not followed.
The consequences are serious personal injury or
possibly death, and/or severe material damage.
CAUTION
Warns that an accident can occur if the instructions are
not followed.
The consequences are personal injury and/or material
damage.
NOTE!
Marks the risk of a crash/breakdown if the instructions
are not followed.
Safety Regulations
Warning symbols
Always follow the warnings given in this Operator’s
Manual and on the truck to avoid accidents from
occurring.
Warning levels
Warning texts are given in four levels and provide information
on the risks, describe the consequences, and instruct how to
avoid accidents.
DANGER
Warns that an accident will occur if you do not follow the
instructions.
The consequences are serious personal injury or
possibly death, and/or extremely severe material damage.
WARNING
Warns that an accident can occur if the instructions are
not followed.
The consequences are serious personal injury or
possibly death, and/or severe material damage.
CAUTION
Warns that an accident can occur if the instructions are
not followed.
The consequences are personal injury and/or material
damage.
NOTE!
Marks the risk of a crash/breakdown if the instructions
are not followed.

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Safety regulations Safety regulations
Prohibitory symbols
NO SMOKING
If smoking occurs in situations where a restriction
against smoking is stated, a serious accident can occur.
OPEN FLAMES PROHIBITED
If open flames are used in situations where open flames
are prohibited, a serious accident can occur.
GENERAL PROHIBITION
If the prohibition is ignored, a serious accident can occur.
Ordinance symbols
SAFETY SHOES
When the directive for safety shoes is given, safety shoes
shall always be worn to avoid personal injury.
PROTECTIVE GLASSES
When the directive for protective glasses is given,
protective glasses shall always be worn to avoid personal
injury.
Prohibitory symbols
NO SMOKING
If smoking occurs in situations where a restriction
against smoking is stated, a serious accident can occur.
OPEN FLAMES PROHIBITED
If open flames are used in situations where open flames
are prohibited, a serious accident can occur.
GENERAL PROHIBITION
If the prohibition is ignored, a serious accident can occur.
Ordinance symbols
SAFETY SHOES
When the directive for safety shoes is given, safety shoes
shall always be worn to avoid personal injury.
PROTECTIVE GLASSES
When the directive for protective glasses is given,
protective glasses shall always be worn to avoid personal
injury.

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Safety regulationsSafety regulations
General safety regulations
Control
• Always carry out the daily service before the truck is used.
The working order of all safety equipment, guards, and
safety switches should be checked before you use the
truck. Such safety equipment must not be disengaged or
removed.
• The battery must be secured in its intended compartment.
The battery shall have a weight that corresponds with the
value stated on the truck’s data plate.
• Read the nameplates. Do not operate the truck if there are
any differences between the data stated on the nameplate
and the truck.
• The truck must not be used if it is damaged or has faults
that affect safety or its safe use. The truck may not be
used if it has been repaired, modified, or adjusted unless it
has been checked and approved by personnel authorized
by Clark Material Handling Co.
General safety regulations
Control
• Always carry out the daily service before the truck is used.
The working order of all safety equipment, guards, and
safety switches should be checked before you use the
truck. Such safety equipment must not be disengaged or
removed.
• The battery must be secured in its intended compartment.
The battery shall have a weight that corresponds with the
value stated on the truck’s data plate.
• Read the nameplates. Do not operate the truck if there are
any differences between the data stated on the nameplate
and the truck.
• The truck must not be used if it is damaged or has faults
that affect safety or its safe use. The truck may not be
used if it has been repaired, modified, or adjusted unless it
has been checked and approved by personnel authorized
by Clark Material Handling Co.