Magliner MTA2-L User manual

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Folding PlatformTruck
Owners Manual
Model MTA2-L

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Table of Contents
Introduction, General Safety Instructions .........................................................................................3
Folding PlatformTruck Specifications ................................................................................................4
Folding PlatformTruck Operation ......................................................................................................5
Converting Folding PlatformTruck Between Positions ................................................................. 6-7
List of Positions....................................................................................................................................8
Locking Caster Direction .....................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................9-10
Inspection / Maintenance Checklist .................................................................................................. 11

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Thank you for using the Magliner Folding Platform Truck If you have any questions regarding
this product please contact Magline Customer Service at 1-800-MAGLINE (624-5463) or (989)
512-1000. Please read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with the safe operation and
maintenance of the Folding PlatformTruck Convertible HandTruck.
General Safety Instructions
• Before using your Folding PlatformTruck:
⋅ Carefully read this entire manual
⋅ Check casters for wear
⋅ Tighten fasteners
⋅ Check for bent or broken parts
⋅ If you see a Folding PlatformTruck in need of repair, replace damaged parts
immediately. Never use a Folding PlatformTruck that is not in proper working
order. If you use a broken Folding PlatformTruck, you risk damaging the delivery
and more importantly you risk injuring yourself.
• Using your Folding PlatformTruck:
⋅ Do not exceed the weight capacity limit for the Folding PlatformTruck as specified
in this manual
⋅ Beware of pinch points identified by the labels
⋅ Operator should be positioned uphill from Folding PlatformTruck when
descending on natural grades, sloping or uneven surfaces
⋅ Avoid making sharp turns when pushing Folding PlatformTruck
⋅ Keep your eyes on the path
• Loading the Folding PlatformTruck:
⋅ Using proper alignment, lift with your legs, not your back
⋅ Head up, back straight
⋅ Never twist with your back - turn with your feet
⋅ When loading the Folding PlatformTruck, a balanced, stable load is best
⋅ Your load should never block your vision
⋅ Don’t overload - two trips are safer than one
• At the delivery:
⋅ Walk your path looking for obstructions, cracks, holes and uneven surfaces
⋅ Look for any vehicle or foot traffic
⋅ Note blind corners, doors and curbs
⋅ Take time to walk the delivery path. Be prepared for areas that could pose a
problem while you deliver and try to avoid them altogether, even if it means a few
extra steps.
• Folding PlatformTruck storage:
⋅ Never leave the Folding PlatformTruck unattended in an aisle
⋅ Always secure the Folding PlatformTruck in back of truck before driving to next
location
Use the Folding Platform Truck only as specified in this manual

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Folding Platform Truck Truck
Specifications
Folding PlatformTruck Components
A. Telescopic pivoting handle
B. Handle locking tab
C. Frame latch
D. 5” x 1-1/4” swivel caster
E. 5” x 1-1/4” swivel caster with direction lock capability
F. Frame locking rod
G. Frame sliding groove
Folding PlatformTruck Capacity and Overall Weight
The load capacity for the Folding PlatformTruck is 650 lbs. in any deck position.
The Folding PlatformTruck weighs 33 lbs.
B
E
A
C
D
Fully Expanded
F
G

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Caution: While converting the Folding PlatformTruck between the different handle positions, take
care to keep hands out of the way of moving parts.
1. Slide the pivoting handle toward the rear of the cart to disengage the handle locking tabs from
the frame.
2. Hold the Folding PlatformTruck securely with one hand on pivoting handle and the other hand
on the deck.
3. Pivot the handle slightly so that you can pull the handle upward.The handle will need to
“clear” the bottom of the handle stop before fully rotating.
4. Rotate the handle upward until it is perpendicular to the ground.
5. Slide the handle tube downward until it reaches the end of travel.The handle tube must pass
through bottom face of the handle stop to hold it in position.
6. The operator may place a foot on the main deck to hold the truck in place during folding
motion.
Unfolding the Handle
Handle Stop
Faces
Caution: While converting the Folding PlatformTruck between the different handle positions, take
care to keep hands out of the way of moving parts.
Note:The Folding PlatformTruck will not fold down and lock in place if the handle is not collapsed
(see “Collapsing the Handle, next page).
1. Slide the handle tube upward until it reaches the end of travel.The handle will need to “clear”
the bottom of the handle stop.
2. Rotate the handle downward until it is nearly parallel with the side rails.
3. Slide the pivoting handle toward the rear of the cart to allow the handle to fully fold along
the side of the cart.The operator may place a foot on the main deck to hold the truck in place
during folding motion.
4. Slide the handle toward the front of the frame to engage the locking tabs on the handle with
the latch on the frame side rails.
5. Before lifting the Folding PlatformTruck into the upright position for storing or carrying, please
be sure that the handle is latched securely in place on the frame.
Folding the Handle
Make sure the handle
locking tab fully engages
the frame latch.
Frame latch
Handle locking tab
REAR
FRONT

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1. Push the handle button on one side of the pivoting handle and lift slightly to unlock the
tube on that side.
2. Push the handle button on the opposite side of the pivoting handle and lift slightly to
unlock the tube on that side.
3. Once both sides of the handle are unlocked, pull upward on the handle until the handle
buttons lock the handle in place in the expanded position.The operator may place a foot
on the main deck to hold the truck in place during expansion.
4. Make sure both handle buttons are fully engaging the holes in the top of the bottom tube
before pushing or pulling the Folding PlatformTruck.
Expanding the Handle
1. Push both handle buttons on the pivoting handle and gently push downward.The handle
should slide with ease; avoid too much force which may cause the tubes to bend.
2. Keep pushing the handle downward until the handle buttons engage the holes in the
bottom of the bottom tube.
3. Make sure both handle buttons are fully engaging the holes in the bottom of the bottom
tube before pushing or pulling the Folding PlatformTruck.
Collapsing the Handle

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Caution: While converting the Folding PlatformTruck deck between different positions, take
care to keep hands out of the way of moving parts.
1. Place your hands on the frame locking rods, as shown.
2. Slightly lift the rods to move them out of the locked position.
3. Slide the rods toward each other within the frame sliding grooves.
4. The first locking slot will lock the deck into its middle position.To lock the deck in the
middle position, allow the rear most locking rod to drop into this locking slot.
5. To expand the deck into its longest position, slightly lift the rods and slide them toward
each other until the deck is in the outermost position.
6. Drop the rear most locking rod to rest in the outermost locking slot.
Expanding the Deck
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Caution: While converting the Folding PlatformTruck deck between different positions, take
care to keep hands out of the way of moving parts.
1. Place your hands on the frame locking rods, as shown, using your thumbs on the locking
rods and keep your other fingers raised above the deck.
2. Lift upward slightly to move the rear most locking rod out of the locked position.
3. Carefully slide the rods away from other within the frame sliding groove, being careful
to keep your knuckles out of the way of the caster mounting plates as the frame is fully
collapsed.
4. Drop the rear most locking rod to rest in the desired locking slot.
Locking
slot
Collapsing the Deck

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Locking Caster Direction
The front two casters of the platform truck include directional locks to assist with moving he load in a
straight direction. It is NOT a caster brake which prevents the caster wheel from rotating around the axle
bolt; instead, it prevents the caster from swiveling so that the truck has two swivel casters in the rear and
two rigid casters in the front.
To lock direction:
1. Use your foot to gently press downward on the back of the blue locking tab to set the lock as shown.
2. Once the locking tab is pressed down, the caster will rotate only until it is oriented parallel to the frame
rails, then will lock into place.
To unlock direction:
1. Use your foot to gently press downward on the front of the blue locking tab to unlock the caster as
shown.
2. The caster should now swivel freely.
List of Positions
24” 32” 40”
24” 32” 40”
33.5” 33.5” 35.5”
41.5” 41.5” 41.5”
2 Dolly Positions
6 Platform Truck Positions
29” 37”
Press down
here to lock
Press down
here to unlock

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Remedy
The pivoting handle is
difficult to transition
between folding and
unfolded positions.
Pivoting handle
If the pivot handle is bent or damaged, it
should be replaced.
Check for burrs on the pivoting handle. File or
sand the burrs until they’re smoothed out, or
replace the pivoting handle.
Pivot sockets If the pivot sockets are damaged or worn,
replace them.
The pivoting handle is
difficult to transition
between expanded and
collapsed positions.
Pivoting handle tubing
If any part of the handle tubing is bent, it
should be replaced.
Check for burrs on the pivoting handle. File or
sand the burrs until they’re smoothed out, or
replace the pivoting handle.
Handle locking buttons If the handle locking buttons are damaged, they
should be replaced.
The pivoting handle does
not lock securely to the
frame.
Frame Check the frame latch components. If they are
loose, tighten them.
Pivoting handle Check the handle locking tabs. If they are bent
or damaged, replace them.
The deck is difficult
to transition between
different deck lengths.
Frame
Clean any debris within the frame slots.
If the sliding rods are damaged, replace them.
If the sliding rods are out of place, try to move
them into the correct position.
Check the frame latch components. If they are
loose, tighten them.
If any components are missing or damaged,
replace them.
The frame will not lock
securely into the different
deck lengths.
Frame
Clean any debris within the locking slots.
If the sliding rods are damaged, replace them.
If the sliding rods are out of place, try to move
them into the correct position.
Check the frame latch components. If they are
loose, tighten them.
If any components are missing or damaged,
replace them.

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If you have any difficulty with any area of the Folding PlatformTruck, please contact Magline Customer
Service at 1-800-MAGLINE (624-5463) or [phone].
Problem Possible Causes Remedy
The Folding PlatformTruck
does not roll smoothly. Casters
Check to see if the caster wheels are loose
within the brackets.
Check to see if the brackets on the casters are
bent or broken.
Make sure the casters swivel easily.
Check for flat spots on the caster wheels.
Replace worn, damaged or missing
components.