Clark WP30 User manual

Operator's Manual
WP30 / WPX45
OM-725
JUN 2022 | REV 1.2
IMPORTANT! Do not remove this manual from the lift truck.
WP30
WPX45

Copyright © 2022 CLARK Material Handling Company
Record the following information pertaining to your truck.
Model No. __________________________________________
Serial No.___________________________________________
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Truck Gross Weight___________________________________
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IMPORTANT
Do not expose this manual to hot water or steam.

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Contents
The general topics covered in this manual are shown below. Detailed
tables of contents are given at the beginning of each Section.
Before You Operate Your Lift Truck ����������������������������ii
About this Manual �������������������������������������������������������� v
Safety Signs and Safety Messages ��������������������������vii
Truck Application ������������������������������������������������������viii
Section 1� General Safety Rules�������������������������������1�1
Section 2� Operating Hazards�����������������������������������2�1
Section 3� Know Your Truck��������������������������������������3�1
Section 4� Operating Procedures �����������������������������4�1
Section 5� Daily Inspection ���������������������������������������5�1
Section 6� Planned Maintenance ������������������������������6�1
Section 7� Towing ������������������������������������������������������7�1
Section 8. Specications ������������������������������������������ 8�1
Index ��������������������������������������������������������������������Index�1
Welcome to the growing group of professionals who own, operate,
and maintain CLARK lift trucks. We take pride in the long tradition of
quality products and superior value that the CLARK name represents.
This manual will familiarize you with the safety, operation, and mainte-
nance aspects of your lift truck.
Introduction

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Then: Practice operating your truck safely�
And: Keep your truck in safe operating condition
with correct and timely maintenance�
KNOW YOUR TRUCK
Breaking these rules will cause serious or fatal injury to
yourself and others
LEARN TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
Before You Operate Your Lift Truck���
You must be trained and authorized to operate a lift truck�
Before You Operate Your Lift Truck
First: Learn safe operating rules and your company rules�
Next: Read your Operator’s Manual� If you
do not understand it, ask your su-
pervisor for help�
Learn about the unit you operate�

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Lift trucks are specialized machines with unique operating character-
istics. They require specic instructions and rules for safe operation
and maintenance. CLARK lift trucks are built to take hard work, but not
abuse. They are built to be dependable, but they are only as safe and
e󰀩cient as the operator and the persons responsible for maintaining
them.
Safety Standards
Your CLARK lift truck is designed and built to be as safe and e󰀩cient
as today’s technology can make it. As manufactured, it meets all the
applicable mandatory requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 Safety Stan-
dard for Powered Industrial Trucks. Each truck is also furnished with
certain safety devices—horn, for example—as standard equipment.
ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, the standard for lift truck operation, includes rules
about operation, selection, training, supervision, and maintenance. We
suggest that owners, operators, and supervisors read this standard.
See “Safety Standards” in Section 6 for more information.
Safe Operation
Safe operation of lift trucks is of primary importance to CLARK. Our
experience with lift truck accidents has shown that when accidents
happen and people are killed or injured, the causes are:
• Operator is not properly trained
• Operator is not experienced with lift truck operation
• Basic safety rules are not followed
• Lift truck is not maintained in safe operating condition�
For these reasons, CLARK wants you to know about the safe opera-
tion and correct maintenance of your lift truck. CLARK provides this
Operator’s Manual to help.
This manual is not a training manual, however. It is a guide to help
trained and authorized operators safely operate their lift trucks. It
emphasizes and illustrates the correct procedures, but it cannot cover
every possible situation which may result in an accident. You must
watch for all hazards in your work areas and avoid or correct them.
While it is important that you know and understand the information in
this manual, you must also know and follow your company safety rules!
���Be Prepared
Before You Operate Your Lift Truck

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Be sure that your equipment is maintained in a safe condition. Do not
operate a damaged truck. Practice safe operation every time you use
your lift truck.
Remember, before you start operating this lift truck, be sure that you
understand all operating procedures. It is your responsibility, and it is
important to you and your family, to operate your lift truck safely and
e󰀩ciently. Be aware that the Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA) and state laws require that operators be completely trained
in the safe operation of lift/provincial trucks. If you think you need
training, ask your supervisor.
Safety and Planned Maintenance
Regular maintenance and care of your lift truck is essential for your
safety. A faulty lift truck is a potential source of danger to the operator,
and to other personnel working near it. Proper maintenance is also
important for economy and utilization. As with all quality equipment,
keep your lift truck in good operating condition by following the recom-
mended schedule of maintenance.
A lift truck should be examined by the user on a daily basis to be sure
it is safe to operate. Do not make any repairs to this truck unless you
have been trained in safe lift truck repair procedures and are authorized
by your employer.
In addition to the daily user inspection, CLARK recommends that a
planned maintenance and safety inspection program (PM) be performed
by trained and authorized personnel. Inspections, adjustments, and
repairs done during the PM increase the life of components and re-
duce unscheduled downtime. The PM can be scheduled to meet your
particular application and lift truck usage.
Your CLARK dealer is prepared to help you implement a PM program
with trained service personnel who know your lift truck and can keep it
operating safely and e󰀩ciently.
About this Manual

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About this Manual
To operate a truck safely and productively, the operator must know and
understand the appropriate safety practices, including safe operating
and load handling techniques. To develop the skill required, the operator
must become familiar with the construction and features of the lift truck.
The operator must also understand the capabilities and limitations of
the lift truck and see that it is kept in a safe condition.
This manual is a digest of essential information on the above subjects.
The information is provided in eight Sections:
Section 1, General Safety Rules, reviews and illustrates accepted
practices for safe operation of a lift truck.
Section 2,Operating Hazards, warns of conditions that could cause
damage to the truck or injury to the operator or other personnel.
Section 3, Know Your Truck, describes the major operating compo-
nents, systems, controls, and other features of your truck.
Section 4, Operating Procedures, presents specic instructions on
the safe, e󰀩cient operation of your lift truck.
Section 5, Daily Inspection, explains how to perform the operator’s
daily safety inspection.
Section 6, Planned Maintenance, serves as reference for trained
service personnel performing planned maintenance and battery main-
tenance.
Section 7, Towing, presents procedures for towing.
Section 8, Specications, provides reference information on features,
components, and maintenance items.
Also, the Index helps you locate information about various topics.
About this Manual

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NOTICE
The descriptions and specications in this manual
were in e󰀨ect at the time of printing. CLARK Material
Handling Company reserves the right to make im-
provements and changes in specications or design,
without notice and without incurring obligation� Check
with your authorized CLARK dealer for information on
possible updates or revisions�
We urge you to carefully read this manual from cover to cover. Take
time to understand the information on general safety rules, operating
hazards, and operating procedures. Understand how all gauges, indi-
cator lights, and controls function.
This manual is permanently attached to your lift truck to serve as a
reference for anyone who may operate or service it. If the truck is not
equipped with this manual, ask your supervisor to obtain one and have
it attached to the truck. And remember, your CLARK dealer is pleased to
answer questions about the operation and maintenance of your lift truck
and will provide you with additional information should you require it.
For detailed service information, refer to the Service Manual.
About this Manual

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Improper operation can cause accidents. Don’t take chances with
incorrect or damaged equipment. Read and understand the proce-
dures for safe driving and maintenance outlined in this manual. Don’t
hesitate to ask for help. Stay alert! Follow safety rules, regulations,
and procedures.Avoid accidents by recognizing dangerous procedures
or situations before they occur. Drive and work safely and follow the
safety signs and their messages on the truck and in this manual.
Safety signs and messages are placed in this manual and on the
truck to provide instructions and identify specic areas where poten-
tial hazards exist and special precautions should be taken. Know and
understand the meaning of these instructions, signs, and messages.
Damage to the truck, death, or serious injury to you or other persons
may result if these messages are not followed. If warning decals are
damaged or missing, they must be replaced. Contact your CLARK
dealer for replacements.
NOTICE
This message is used when special information,
instructions or identication is required relating to
procedures, equipment, tools, pressures, capacities
and other special data�
IMPORTANT
This message is used when special precautions should
be taken to ensure a correct action or to avoid damage
to or malfunction of the truck or a component�
CAUTION
This message is a reminder of safety practices that
can result in personal injury if proper precautions are
not taken�
WARNING
This message indicates a hazard exists that can result
in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken�
DANGER
This message is used when an extreme hazard exists�
Safety Signs and Safety Messages
Safety Signs and Safety Messages

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Truck Application
Truck Application
Each model is designed for a specic set of work tasks and conditions.
Be sure you are using the right truck for the job.
WP30/WPX45 model lift trucks are designed for moving loads short
distances.
CAUTION
No riding is allowed on WP30/WPX45 model trucks�
WP30
WPX45

Section 1.General Safety Rules
1.1
General Safety Rules
Contents
Do’s and Don’ts..........................................................1.2
No Riders....................................................................1.3
Pedestrians ................................................................1.4
Grades ........................................................................1.5
Travel ..........................................................................1.6
Pinch Points ............................................................... 1.7
Parking........................................................................ 1.8
Contents

1.2
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Do's and Don'ts
Do's and Don'ts
Don't mix drugs or alcohol with your job.
Don’t block safety, or emergency
equipment.
Do wear required safety equipment.
Don't smoke in "NO SMOKING" areas
or when recharging.
Do watch for pedestrians.
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Section 1.General Safety Rules
1.3
No Riders
Always walk with WP30/WPX45 model trucks.
Never attempt to ride.
No Riders
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1.4
Pedestrians
Watch where you are going. Pedestrians may use the same roadway
you do. Sound your horn at all intersections.
Watch for people in your work area. They may not watch for you.
Pedestrians
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Section 1.General Safety Rules
1.5
Grades
Grades
Always keep forks downgrade with or without a load and in the raised
position when working on a grade. Trucks are designed to travel up a
5% maximum grade with or without a load.
WARNING
Never turn on a grade, either loaded or unloaded.
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5%
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1.6
Travel
Travel
Always carry loads in the raised position.
Enter conned areas such as semi-trailers, trucks, boxcars or elevators
with load end of your truck rst. This will minimize the maneuvering
necessary to exit. If load blocks your view while traveling in reverse,
make sure path is clear of personnel and obstructions.
CAUTION
Always take extra care in any conned places. Think
ahead of your moves. When moving in and out of con-
ned space allow enough room for yourself between
the truck and walls, racks, pallets etc.
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Section 1.General Safety Rules
1.7
Pinch Points
Pinch Points
WARNING
Never allow anyone to reach under or around the edge
of the truck. Be especially careful not to put any por-
tion of your body under the load forks. Keep your feet
clear of the truck when traveling.
WARNING
When operating close to stationary objects do not at-
tempt to stop the truck with your feet, or fend o󰀨 with
your feet. The truck and load may weigh more than an
automobile and can not be guided by the operators
feet.
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1.8
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WARNING
Never park on a grade.
Parking
Parking
Wheel
Block
Park trucks in designated parking areas only. Do not obstruct tra󰀩c
lanes or aisles. Lower forks to oor. Place control handle in full turn
and raise handle to "up" position to apply brake. Turn key switch o󰀨 and
remove key. Unplug battery connector. Block drive wheel to prevent
accidental roll. Turn key in to proper authority.
LIFT TRUCK PARKING
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2.1
Section 2.Operating Hazards
Contents
Operating Hazards
Contents
Fast Turns .................................................... 2.2
Corner Cutting ............................................. 2.2
Loose Loads................................................. 2.3
Long and Wide Loads .................................. 2.3
Dock or Trailer Drop offs ............................. 2.4
Trailer Creep ................................................ 2.4
Debris on Floor............................................. 2.5
Damaged Pallets and Skids......................... 2.6
IMPORTANT
The operation of lift trucks involves many haz-
ardous situations. This section describes some
of the more common ones. Your place of work
may have hazards not described. Be alert to
those situations that can result in injury and
possibly death.

2.2
Fast Turns
WARNING
Always use caution when making a turn into an
aisle. The load wheels do not follow the turn
path of the drive wheel and will tend to "cut"
the corner.
WARNING
Slow down on turns. An empty truck can tip
over easier than a loaded truck.
Corner-Cutting
Fast Turns • Corner Cutting
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