Linde 1131-02 Series User manual

Electric pallet truck
Original instructions
1131–02 Series
MT15C
1131 801 1601 EN - 12/2021 - 04

Linde Material Handling− Your Partner
Selling over 125,000 forklift and warehouse
trucks per year, Linde Material Handling ranks
as one of the leading intralogistics manufac-
turers and solution providers.
And there is a reason for this success. Linde
products not only win over customers with
their innovative technology with a reputation
for excellent performance, but in particular
with reduced energy and operating costs,
which are up to 40% lower than those of the
competition.
The high level of manufacturing quality is also
a benchmark for the quality of our advice and
services. With an extensive network of distri-
bution partners, we are at our customers' dis-
posal both around the clock and around the
world.
Your local Linde dealer offers a complete
service package from a single source — from
expert advice to sales and servicing, and with
the right financing, of course. Whether leasing,
hiring or hire purchase — you maintain your
flexibility. In your work and in your decisions.
Linde Material Handling GmbH
Carl-von-Linde-Platz
63743 Aschaffenburg, Germany
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.linde-mh.de
Preface
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Rules for the operating com-
pany of industrial trucks
In addition to these operating instructions, a
code of practice containing additional informa-
tion for the operating companies of industrial
trucks is also available.
This guide provides information for handling
industrial trucks:
●
Definitions and abbreviations
●
Selection of suitable industrial trucks for the
specific application
●
Prerequisites for the safe operation of in-
dustrial trucks
●
Employers guide for the safe use of indus-
trial trucks
●
Transport, initial commissioning and stor-
age
●
Example structure for a hazard assessment
Internet address and QR code
By entering the address
www.linde-mh.com/VDMA
in a web browser or by scanning the QR
code, information can be accessed at any
time.
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Using the Directions QR
Code
You can scan the code to get the relevant
product manual and operation directions.
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1 Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Improper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposing of components and batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Safety
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Residual risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use of lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handling consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EMC – Electromagnetic compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Competent person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3Views
Drive directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety devices and warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview of main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Overview of main components_plug model (optional*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Control handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control handle_plug model (optional*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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4 Operation
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checks before first commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Break-in period precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Driving, steering and braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the truck on a slope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Load handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Picking up and storing goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety guidelines for handling loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Parking the vehicle safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hoisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Battery Use and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Precautions for safely working on the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
Battery charging_plug model (optional*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Disassembling and installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Disassembling and installing the battery_plug model (optional*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
Servicing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Battery waste disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Forklift truck transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cleaning the Forklift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Decommissioning and storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Equipment scrappage and disposal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5 Maintenance
General Maintenance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Operational safety and environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Repairs and maintenance safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
Maintenance and checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Daily inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Servicing and maintenance personnel training and qualification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Service plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical inspection and maintenance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64
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Essential maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Disassembling the cowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Replacing the drive wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Check the hydraulic oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Topping up the gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Battery malfunction information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68
Control unit error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
6 Technical Data
Technical datasheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Eco-design requirements for electric motors and variable speed drives . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Introduction

Introduction
Your Linde forklift truck (made in China)
gives you the very best in terms of perform-
ance, safety and driving comfort. However, it
is up to you, the truck operator, to preserve
these qualities for a long time to come and to
make full use of their benefits on the job.
During the manufacturing process (if affixed
with conformity mark):
We adhered to all declaration of conformity
safety requirements.
We carried out all compliance tests required
by law.
This is proven by the conformity stamp shown
on the identification plates.
The manual provides you with important infor-
mation on activating, driving, operating and
maintaining a Linde forklift truck.
Regularly and promptly complete the mainte-
nance checklists in accordance with the truck
operating instructions and use the specified
tools, cleaning products etc.
In order to maintain valid warranty service for
your truck, please keep and save a complete,
detailed record of the maintenance process.
All maintenance procedures must be recor-
ded; otherwise you will lose the warranty.
Users, especially forklift truck drivers and re-
pair personnel, must strictly adhere to GB/T
36507 regulations.
Users, especially forklift truck drivers and
maintenance personnel, must strictly follow
"Guidelines on correct and safe use of materi-
als handling equipment" and BITA guidelines.
(Overseas edition)
The user shall be responsible for any loss
caused by improper use. The manufacturer
Linde Ltd shall not be responsible for such
loss.
If you want to use the truck for purposes that
are not mentioned in the user manual, please
contact dealers accredited by Linde Corp. Ltd.
Any modification of your truck, in particular fit-
ting of equipment or conversion of the truck, is
prohibited without the permission of the manu-
facturer.
If the manufacturer is no longer in business
and there is no successor to the business, the
user may arrange for a modification or altera-
tion to the truck, provided that the user:
●
Arranges for the modification or alteration to
be designed, tested and implemented by an
engineer who is an expert in industrial
trucks and the associated safety considera-
tions
●
Maintains a permanent record of the de-
sign, testing and implementation stages for
the modification or alteration
●
Makes appropriate changes to the designa-
tion plate, decals, tags and operation and
maintenance manuals
●
Attaches a permanent and easily visible la-
bel on the truck providing information about
the manner in which the truck has been
modified or altered together with the date of
the modification or alteration, and the name
of the organisation that completed this work
Attachment manuals are provided
NOTE
Add a load identification plate for any attach-
ments to the truck.
CAUTION
To maintain stability and the specified minimum brak-
ing distance, do not carry out stacking/unstacking op-
erations on a slope.
The climbing degrees in the type sheet are ascer-
tained from the truck’s pulling force, and only apply
when going over small obstacles and driving on rela-
tively flat surfaces.
Technical notes
This user manual must not be copied, transla-
ted or sent to a third party without the manu-
facturer's written consent.
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Linde's business philosophy is to constantly
improve the design and structure of its prod-
ucts. Linde therefore reserves the right to
change the design and technical parameters
of its trucks at any time.
The company declines any responsibility for
claims regarding the technical parameters, il-
lustrations and instructions in this user man-
ual.
The attachment operating instructions are en-
closed for trucks that are delivered from the
factory with an attachment. Before commis-
sioning a truck with an attachment, you must
check that loads are handled safely. Depend-
ing on the type of attachment, it may be nec-
essary to make adjustments, e.g. pressure
settings or adjusting stops and operating
speeds. Corresponding instructions can be
found in the attachment operating instructions.
The instructions for operation of the attach-
ment must also be observed.
Carry out the specified work regularly, at the
due times and using the consumables de-
signed for this purpose in accordance with the
inspection and maintenance overview. Make
sure that you record any work performed in
the registration document for the industrial
truck; this is essential for any warranty claims.
The designations used in the text (front, back,
left, right) always refer to the installation posi-
tion of the parts described in relation to the
forward drive direction of the truck.
Servicing work not described here will require
specialist knowledge, measuring instruments
and, often, special tools. Please ask your au-
thorised dealer to carry out this work.
Servicing should only be carried out by com-
petent personnel (specialists) approved by
Linde.
For questions about the truck and orders for
spare parts, please contact your local Linde
dealer and leave a full shipping address.
To maintain the original technical efficiency of
the truck, please use authentic Linde spare
parts when repairing.
When ordering spare parts, in addition to part
numbers, please provide the following infor-
mation:
Truck model number:
Serial number/year of manufacturing:
Delivery date:
Part numbers should be specified when order-
ing parts.
Part number of the lift mast:
Lifting height of the lift mast [mm]:
When taking delivery of the forklift truck, copy
data from the component identification plates
into this user manual. The relevant information
can be found on the identification plates on
the truck. We recommend you write down this
information in the manual for future reference.
Truck handover
Before leaving the factory, every truck must be
carefully examined so that it is completely up
to standard and can be delivered to the user in
perfect condition.
To guarantee the truck works correctly, Linde
dealers are obliged to check the following
items before the handover:
Check whether the drive wheel nuts are
tightened
Check the battery status
Check the hydraulic oil level
Check the braking function
Check the steering function
Check the traction function
Check the lift mast and attachment func-
tions
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To avoid the inconvenience of making a claim
after use, check the truck is in perfect condi-
tion and repair, and confirm your satisfaction
with the vehicle on the manufacturer's product
qualification certificate upon handover.
NOTE
When a truck with attachments leaves the fac-
tory, operating instructions for the attachments
should be provided along with the vehicle.
NOTE
Every truck is provided with the following tech-
nical documents:
●
Operating instructions for the truck
●
Spare parts manual
●
Operating instructions for the attachments
(only applies to trucks delivered from the
factory with attachments)
●
Declaration of Conformity (applicable for
certified trucks)
General information
The truck described in these operating instruc-
tions corresponds to the applicable standards
and safety regulations.
The truck has been fitted with state-of-the-art
technology. Following these operating instruc-
tions will allow the truck to be handled safely.
By complying with the specifications in these
operating instructions, the functionality and the
approved features of the truck will be retained.
These operating instructions provide the nec-
essary information and help to avoid accidents
and to keep the truck ready for operation be-
yond the warranty period.
Therefore:
Read the operating instructions before com-
missioning the truck and follow the instruc-
tions during operation.
Follow all of the safety information con-
tained in the operating instructions and on
the truck.
Operating on public roads
If the truck is to be operated on public roads,
the truck must conform to the national regula-
tions for the country in which it is being used.
The required operating permit must be ob-
tained from the relevant authorities.
Insurance cover on company premises
In many cases, company premises are restric-
ted public traffic areas.
NOTE
It is advisable to review the company liability
insurance to ensure that insurance covers the
industrial truck with respect to third parties in
the event of damage caused in restricted pub-
lic traffic areas.
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Intended use
The industrial truck may only be used as per-
mitted.
The industrial truck is used for moving and lift-
ing the loads indicated on the capacity rating
plate.
Damages and defects
Damages and other defects to industrial trucks
or to attachments must be reported to the Su-
pervisor immediately. Industrial trucks and at-
tachments which are not safe to operate may
not be used until they have been properly re-
paired.
Safety installations and switches may not be
removed or rendered unusable. Specified set-
tings may only be changed with the approval
of the manufacturer.
Danger areas
Danger areas are those areas in which per-
sons are in danger as a result of the move-
ments of industrial trucks, their operating
equipment, their load carrying devices (e.g.
their attachments) or the loaded goods. This
also includes the area which can be reached
by falling goods or lowering or falling operating
equipment and devices.
People must not stand in the danger area of
an industrial truck.
Working areas
Only the areas approved by the operating
company or its representative may be used for
transportation purposes. Loads may only be
deposited or stored at the intended places.
In operating areas with magnetic fields that
have a magnetic flux density greater than
5 mT, unintentional truck and lift mast move-
ments cannot be entirely excluded under un-
favourable circumstances. Components devel-
oped especially for use in such operating
areas must be used.
Driving routes
Driving routes shall be sufficiently paved, level
and free of objects. Drain channels and rail-
ways crossings, etc., shall be levelled and, if
necessary, covered with ramps in such a way
that they can be driven over without bumps as
far as possible.
Industrial trucks shall only be used on routes
without sharp curves, excessive slopes and
gates which are too narrow or too low.
Inclines used by industrial trucks shall not ex-
ceed the limits specified by the manufacturer
and must have an adequately rough surface.
Level and smooth transitions at the upper and
lower end shall prevent the load from touching
the floor or causing damages to the chassis.
The admissible area and point load of driving
lanes or routes may not be exceeded. There
shall be an adequate clearance between the
highest parts of industrial trucks or the load
and the fixed parts of the surrounding areas.
The EU Directive 89/654/EEC (Minimum Reg-
ulations for Health and Safety at Work) shall
be observed. The respective national regula-
tions apply for non-EU countries.
Danger points on driving lanes or routes shall
be secured or marked by the customary road
traffic signs and by additional warning signs, if
necessary.
When driving on public roads, the correspond-
ing regulations must be observed, as well as
country-specific restrictions for winter road
conditions.
Fire protection
The operating company is responsible for ade-
quate fire protection in the vicinity of the indus-
trial truck. Depending on the form of use, it is
responsible for additional fire protection on the
industrial truck. Enquiries should be directed
to the responsible supervisory authority in
case of doubt.
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Attachments
Attachments shall only be used as permitted.
The driver shall be instructed in the handling
of attachments.
The attachment operating instructions are en-
closed for trucks that are delivered from the
factory with an attachment. Before commis-
sioning a truck with an attachment, you must
check that loads are handled securely. De-
pending on the type of attachment, it may be
necessary to make adjustments, e.g. pressure
settings or adjusting stops and operating
speeds. See the attachment operating instruc-
tions for the corresponding instructions.
If attachments are not supplied with the indus-
trial truck, the specifications of the industrial
truck manufacturer and the attachment manu-
facturer must be observed.
The attachments and the connection of power
supplies for powered attachments may only be
made by specialists in accordance with the
specifications of the manufacturer. The proper
functioning of the attachments shall be
checked after each installation before initial
use.
The permissible carrying capacity of the at-
tachments and the permitted load of the indus-
trial truck (carrying capacity and load moment)
combined with the attachments shall not be
exceeded., refer to additional capacity rating
plate.
Modifications, in particular attachments or
conversions, are not permitted to be made to
the industrial truck without the manufacturer’s
approval.
Trailers
Industrial trucks may only be used to tow trail-
ers if they are intended for this purpose by the
manufacturer and if they are fitted with the ap-
propriate trailer coupling. The maximum towed
load specified in the operating instructions for
unbraked or braked trailers must not be ex-
ceeded.
The towing industrial truck must be operated
in such away that safe driving and braking of
the towed vehicle is ensured for all driving
movements.
Improper use
The operating company or driver, and not the
manufacturer, is liable if the truck is used in a
manner that is not permitted.
WARNING
One of the main causes of accidents is the driver ig-
noring or being unaware of the basic safe operating
practices of the truck.
The following basic safe operating practices must be
observed to ensure the safety of operators and oth-
ers.
DANGER
High risk of injury, death and property damage.
Avoid the use of prohibited substances.
The list below is merely illustrative and not ex-
haustive.
Never operate the truck in environments with
a potentially explosive atmosphere.
Do not carry another passenger (unless a
"two-person seat" is installed).
Do not overload the truck (by exceeding the
rated load indicated on the load designation
plate). Overloading can affect braking distan-
ces, truck stability and the strength of the lift
mast.
Do not pick up an off-centre load.
Do not stand on the fork arms when they are
lifting.
Do not increase the load capacity of the truck,
by adding extra weight, for example.
Do not stack loads or turn when driving on a
ramp.
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Do not operate the truck on loose or greasy
surfaces.
Do not drive on uneven or obstructed surfa-
ces.
Never park the truck in a place that may ob-
struct fire extinguishers, fire escapes or aisles.
Do not dismount from the truck while it is mov-
ing.
Do not leave the truck unattended when the
load is raised.
Never leave the vehicle unattended on a
ramp.
When driving, do not place any part of your
body outside the confines of the truck, lean on
the edge of the truck or attempt to jump onto
another truck or object.
Do not use the forks or any other part of the
truck to push, pull or support items, unless the
design permits this.
Operating steps
Adjust your driving style based on the condi-
tions of the route, especially in hazardous
work areas and when transferring loads.
Always look in the direction of travel.
Look out for pedestrians, to prevent the possi-
bility of them becoming trapped between the
truck and fixed obstacles.
Always sound the horn when approaching
blind spots.
The truck and attachments must only be used
for authorised applications.
Follow the instructions in the user manual
when transporting loads.
On a ramp: Ensure that the truck has sufficient
ground clearance to avoid striking the surface
of the ramp. • Fully raise the load to avoid
striking the surface of the ramp.
Drive a loaded truck forward when going up-
hill.
Drive a loaded truck in reverse when going
downhill.
When raising a spreader, ensure that there is
enough clearance.
When working near overhead power lines, ob-
serve the safety distances set by the compe-
tent authorities.
Only travel on surfaces that can withstand the
combined weight of the truck and load.
Before leaving the operator’s driving position,
turn off the ignition and make sure you have
applied the parking brake.
When driving, maintain a safe stopping dis-
tance from any vehicle or pedestrians in front
of you.
Drivers should move off, brake, turn and re-
verse smoothly. Avoid sudden stops, sharp
turns and overtaking at dangerous or blind
spots.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when
using the truck in enclosed or partially en-
closed areas.
Summary
A safe, competent operator is one who takes
pride in the way they operate their truck, re-
spects the goods they handle and follows the
correct operating procedures.
They never
take risks
.
Additional information
Damage and defects
Any damage or other defects found on the in-
dustrial truck or its attachments must immedi-
ately be reported to a supervisor.The industrial
truck and attachments that present operating
hazards can only be used after proper mainte-
nance has been carried out.
Do not remove safety devices and switches or
render them unusable.Do not alter specific
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settings without first obtaining permission from
the manufacturer.
Danger areas
Danger areas are areas that are hazardous to
personnel due to the movement of the indus-
trial truck, its operating devices, loading devi-
ces (such as attachments) or loaded car-
go.They also include areas for lowering loads
or lowering operating devices and equipment.
Non-work personnel must never stand in the
danger areas of the industrial truck.
Work areas
DANGER
In operating areas with magnetic fields that have a
magnetic flux density greater than 5 mT, uninten-
tional movements of the truck or hydraulics cannot
be entirely excluded under unfavourable circum-
stances.
For magnetic fields with magnetic flux densities
greater than 5 mT, components developed especially
for this purpose must be used.
Contact your local authorised dealer.
Only areas authorised by the operator or his
representative can be used for transportation
purposes.Loads may only be stacked or stor-
ed in the the specified locations.
Travel routes
Travel routes should be well laid and remain
flat and free of obstructions.Deal with drainage
channels and rail track intersections, etc. by
levelling them, if necessary using a ramp to
cover them, so as to minimise the risk of colli-
sions occurring when the vehicle passes over
them.
The industrial truck can only travel along
routes that are free from sharp turns, steep
ramps, narrow passages and low ceilings.
The industrial truck must not travel on ramps
that exceed the maximum gradient specified
by the manufacturer, and the driving surface
must be sufficiently adherent.Flat and smooth
transitions at the upper and lower ends of
ramps can prevent the load from contacting
the ground or damage being caused to the
chassis.
Do not exceed permitted zones and point
loads of travel lanes or routes.Maintain a suffi-
cient gap between the highest part of the in-
dustrial truck or load and fixtures in the sur-
rounding area.
Comply with the EU Directive 89/654/EEC
(minimum safety and health requirements for
the workplace).In non-EU countries comply
with the corresponding national regulations.
If necessary, use conventional road traffic
signs or other warning signs to mark danger
points along travel lanes or routes.
When driving on public roads, you must com-
ply with the relevant laws and regulations as
well as country/region-specific restrictions with
regard to winter road conditions.
Fire prevention measures
The operator is responsible for adopting ap-
propriate fire prevention measures in the vicin-
ity of the industrial truck.The operator is re-
sponsible for adopting additional fire preven-
tion measures on the industrial truck, depend-
ing on how the industrial truck is used.If you
have any questions, please contact the re-
sponsible supervisory authority.
Attachments
Attachments may only be used after obtaining
a permit.Drivers must be instructed in the op-
eration of the relevant attachment.
The attachment operating instructions are en-
closed for trucks that are delivered from the
factory with an attachment.Before commis-
sioning a truck with an attachment, you must
check that loads are handled safely.Depend-
ing on the type of attachment, it may be nec-
essary to make adjustments, e.g. pressure
settings or adjusting stops and operating
speeds.Corresponding instructions can be
found in the attachment operating instructions.
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If the industrial truck is not delivered with at-
tachments, you must comply with the specifi-
cations of the industrial truck manufacturer
and accessory manufacturer.
Power connection of powered attachments
must only be carried out by specialists in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.Whenever an attachment is installed, it
should be checked before first use to ensure
that it is functioning normally.
Do not exceed the permissible load capacity
of the attachment or the permissible load of
the industrial truck and attachment combina-
tion (load capacity and load torque).Please re-
fer to the attached capacity rating plates.
Modifications, in particular attachments or
conversions, are not permitted to be made to
the industrial truck without the manufacturer's
approval.
Fork extensions should not be longer than
150% of the supporting fork's length.
Truck modification
If the manufacturer is no longer in business
and there is no successor to the business, the
user may arrange for a modification or altera-
tion to the truck, provided that the user:
●
Arranges for the modification or alteration to
be designed, tested and implemented by an
engineer who is an expert in industrial
trucks and the associated safety considera-
tion
●
Maintains a permanent record of the de-
sign, testing and implementation stages for
the modification or alteration
●
Makes appropriate changes to the designa-
tion plate, decals, tags and operation and
maintenance manuals
●
Attaches a permanent and easily visible la-
bel on the truck providing information about
the manner in which the truck has been
modified or altered together with the date of
the modification or alteration, and the name
of the organisation that completed this work
Description of use
This truck is suitable for transporting goods
over level surfaces.
This truck is suitable for use within tempera-
tures ranging from 5°C to 40°C and above.
If the truck is used for long periods in envi-
ronments below 5°C, in freezers, or where
there are extreme changes in temperature
and humidity, it must be fitted with addition-
al special equipment with permission from
the manufacturer.
The truck can climb gentle gradients below
6% at full load, or below 16% without a
load.
Only use the truck at altitudes not exceed-
ing 2000 metres.
Use the truck properly to avoid being crush-
ed by the drive wheel.
Do not use the truck to carry passengers.
Do not drive on slippery surfaces such as
grease etc.
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Precautions
Do not drive on steep slopes, to prevent the
load from slipping off.
The truck must be switched off when left
unattended.
When using this truck, pay attention to the
surroundings and do not become distracted.
Please pay attention to the moving parts of
the truck to prevent your hands from being
crushed.
Symbols used
The terms DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
NOTE and ENVIRONMENT NOTE are used
in these operating instructions. They are inten-
ded to draw attention to specific dangers or
unusual information that needs to be highligh-
ted:
DANGER
Means that failure to comply can risk the lives of
others and/or cause major damage to equipment.
WARNING
Means that failure to comply can result in the risk of
serious physical injury and/or major damage to
equipment.
CAUTION
Means that failure to comply can result in the risk of
major damage to equipment or destruction.
NOTE
This means that particular attention must be
paid to the specific technical meaning be-
cause this may not be obvious, even to a spe-
cialist.
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
The instructions listed here must be complied
with otherwise environmental damage may re-
sult.
CAUTION
This label is found on the truck in the
areas where particular care and atten-
tion are required from the operator.
Refer to the appropriate section in these
operating instructions.
For your safety, additional symbols are also
used. Please take these different symbols into
consideration.
Disposing of components and batteries
The truck is composed of different materials. If
components or batteries need to be replaced
and disposed of, the national regulations must
be observed with regard to:
●
Disposal
●
Handling
●
Recycling
NOTE
The documentation provided by the battery
manufacturer must be observed when dispos-
ing of batteries.
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
We recommend working with a waste man-
agement company for disposal requirements.
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