Global Industrial 989021 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Global Industrial
globalindustrial.com
Manual Part No. 989021M
11/06/2019
POWERED STRADDLE LIFT TRUCK
MODEL 989021

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FOREWORD
As a lift truck operator, you are respon-
sible for a machine that is useful, pow-
erful, and can be hazardous if not
operated as described. Your Global
Industrial truck may weigh more than
some cars, depending on the model.
Observing and practicing the safety
warnings in this manual cannot be over-
emphasized. Just knowing the warn-
ings, however, is no substitute for
common sense. Focusing on the task
at hand, in almost all cases, prevent
accidents. Think of the truck as your
own. In this way you will learn its capa-
bilities and limitations.
This manual is intended to remain with
the truck at all times as a handy refer-
ence guide to operation. Detailed main-
tenance procedures are found in the
parts and service manual for the spe-
cific truck model, and are to be per-
formed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on obtaining a
c o m p l e t e p a r t s a n d s e r v i c e m a n u a l , s e e
page 26 of this manual.
The operator who knows his truck will
learn to spot problems as they develop.
This is accomplished by performing the
Daily Checks and reporting any prob-
lems to the designated authority.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SYMBOLS ..............................................................................................4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................4
NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL ...............................................................4
LOAD CAPACITY..................................................................................................6
BEFORE OPERATION ..........................................................................................7
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .....................................................................10
OPERATION ........................................................................................................11
OPERATION ........................................................................................................11
Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control ...............................11
Steering ..................................................................................................11
Stopping.................................................................................................12
Parking ...................................................................................................12
Battery Charging ...................................................................................13
Load Handling .......................................................................................13
Moving a Disabled Truck ......................................................................14
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL..............................26

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING and CAUTION are both signal words intended to alert the viewer to
the existence and relative degree of a hazard. They are both preceded by a safety
alert symbol consisting of an exclamation mark enclosed by a triangle.
A Warning indicates a hazard which could result in injury or death if proper pre-
cautions are not taken.
A Caution indicates a reminder of routine safety practices.
A prohibition slash (circle with diagonal slash through it) indicates a procedure or
action that should not be performed under any circumstances, as both personal
injury and/or damage to equipment will result.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Global Industrial Straddle trucks
utilize the straddle leg configuration,
which normally straddles the load.
Control for steering, braking, forward
and reverse travel, horn and speed con-
trol are all located on the control handle.
All trucks feature an automatic high
speed cut-off circuit which locks out
high speed when the forks are elevated.
NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL
Warning decal locations are near the
steering arm within sight of the operator.
The name plate is mounted on the
trucks rear cover. See illustration on
next pages
If the name plate or warning decal are
lost or damaged they should be
replaced immediately. Have your
supervisor or the designated authority
contact Global Industrial Authorized
Dealer for replacement.
The name plate shows the model num-
ber, serial number, and truck type. Bat-
tery type, with voltage and minimum
weight, is shown along with information
on the load capacity and load center.
The warning decal contains warnings
which also appear, with illustrations, in
the Operation section of this manual.

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989021 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Hook label (indicating lift spot)
2 Mast warning label
3 Warning label
4 Key switch label
5 Forward and Reverse label
6 Warning label
7 Pinch point label
8 Caution label
9 Charger status indicator label
10 Data plate
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