Rico HSD-EX-60 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
HSD-EX-60
DO NOT REMOVE THIS MANUAL FROM THIS UNIT
Part Number: OIM-HSDEX60-2019

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Contents
Forward.......................................................................................... 3
To OWNERS, USERS, and OPERATORS: ............................... 3
Safety Symbols ..........................................................................4
Know the Equipment ..................................................................5
Look Where You are Going........................................................5
Know Your Loads.......................................................................5
Protect Yourself, Fasten Your Seat Belt!.................................... 6
Hazardous Locations ................................................................. 6
Model Description ..........................................................................7
General ......................................................................................8
Operator Protection Equipment................................................ 12
Protection Against Mechanical Sparks..................................... 13
Nameplate................................................................................15
Safety Labels ........................................................................... 16
Operator Controls ........................................................................19
Display Panel Features ............................................................21
Display Panel – Screen and Warning and Indicator Lights ....... 25
Operating Procedures.................................................................. 31
Know Your Lift Truck................................................................ 31
Stability and Center of Gravity ................................................. 32
Capacity (Weight and Load Center)......................................... 34
Inspection Before Operation .................................................... 34
Startup Procedure ....................................................................37
Lift Truck Interlocks ..................................................................38
Basic Operating Procedures .................................................... 38
Drive and Direction Changes ................................................... 40

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Steering....................................................................................41
Auto Power Off......................................................................... 42
Operator Presence System (OPS) ........................................... 42
Load Handling, General ...........................................................43
Load Handling Controls............................................................44
Load Handling, Engaging and Disengaging a Load ................. 45
Load Handling, Traveling ......................................................... 48
Highway Truck, Railroad Cars, and Docks............................... 51
Attachments .............................................................................53
Stopping ...................................................................................53
Parking .....................................................................................54
Maintenance ................................................................................55
How to Move a Disabled Lift Truck........................................... 56
How to Put a Lift Truck on Blocks ............................................ 57
How to Raise the Drive Tires.................................................... 57
How to Raise the Steering Tires............................................... 58
Maintenance Schedule............................................................. 59
Maintenance Procedures .........................................................61

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Forward
To OWNERS, USERS, and OPERATORS:
The safe and efficient operation of a lift truck requires skill and
alertness on the part of the operator. To develop the skill required,
the operator must:
•Receive training, pursuant to OSHA 1910.178(l), in the
proper operation of THIS truck.
•Understand the capabilities and limitations of the truck.
•Become familiar with the construction of the truck and see
that it is maintained in good condition.
•Read and properly understand the warnings, instructions,
and operating procedures in this manual.
In addition, a qualified person, experienced in lift truck operation,
must guide a new operator through several driving and load
handling operations before the new operator attempts to operate
the truck alone.
It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that the operator
can see, hear, and has the physical and mental ability to operate
the equipment safely.
Various laws and regulations require the employer to train lift truck
operators. These laws and regulations include:
•Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (USA)
•Canada Material Handling Regulations
This Operating Manual is the original instruction and contains
information necessary for the operation and maintenance of a
basic fork truck. Optional equipment is sometimes installed that
can change some operating characteristics described in this
manual. Ensure the necessary instructions are available and
understood before operating the truck.

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Safety Symbols
The following symbols and words indicate safety information in
this manual:
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury and property damage.
Indicates safety information regarding operating in a hazardous
environment.

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WARNING
AUTHORIZED, TRAINED OPERATOR ONLY!
Know the Equipment
•KNOW operating, inspection, and maintenance instructions
in Operating Manual.
•DO NOT operate or repair truck unless trained and
authorized.
•INSPECT truck before use.
•DO NOT operate if truck needs repair. Tag truck and
remove key. Repair truck before use. Always use RICO
Approved parts when making repairs. Replacement parts
must meet or exceed the specifications of the original
equipment manufacturer.
•USE attachments for intended purpose only.
•ENSURE truck is equipped with overhead guard and load
backrest adequate for the load.
Look Where You are Going
•IF YOU CAN'T SEE, DON'T GO.
•TRAVEL in reverse if load blocks forward vision.
•ENSURE tail swing area is clear before turning.
•SOUND horn at intersections or whenever vision is
blocked.
•WATCH clearances, especially overhead.
Know Your Loads
•HANDLE only stable loads within specified weight and load
center. See Nameplate on this truck.
•DO NOT handle loose loads higher than load backrest.
•SPACE forks as far apart as load allows and center load
between forks. Keep load against load backrest.

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Protect Yourself, Fasten Your Seat Belt!
•AVOID bumps, holes, loose materials, and slippery areas.
•AVOID sudden movements. Operate all controls smoothly.
•NEVER turn on, or angle across an incline. Travel slowly.
•TRAVEL on inclines with load uphill or unloaded with mast
downhill.
•TILT mast slowly and smoothly.
•LIFT or LOWER with mast vertical or tilted slightly back.
Use minimum tilt when stacking elevated loads.
•TRAVEL with carriage as low as possible and tilted back.
•SLOW DOWN before turning, especially without load.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
THE TRUCK TO TIP OVER!
DO NOT JUMP off if the truck tips! HOLD steering wheel firmly.
BRACE your feet. LEAN FORWARD and AWAY from point of
impact.
Hazardous Locations
ONLY OPERATE THIS TRUCK IN AREAS APPROVED FOR
USE!
•It is the responsibility of the employer to determine the
hazard classification of any particular atmosphere or
location according to ANSI/NFPA 505.
•No repairs shall be made in Class I, II, and III locations.
•Battery changing and charging shall be performed in
designated, nonhazardous areas.

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Model Description
Figure 1. Diagram of Major Components
1. Overhead Guard
2. Seatbelt
3. Mast
4. Load Backrest Extension
5. Carriage
6. Forks
7. Drive Tires
8. Steer Tires
9. Counterweight
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General
The lift truck covered in this Operating Manual has solid rubber
tires (often called cushion tires) that are pressed onto the rim.
A battery supplies power for the traction motor, hydraulic pump
motor, control panel, and display panel.
The truck covered in this Operating Manual is manufactured with
two motors: a traction motor and a hydraulic pump motor.
Both motors use AC motor and control technology and are housed
within the EX motor enclosure.
See Figure 2 .
The truck described in this manual has regenerative braking. This
is in addition to the regular service brakes at the drive wheels.
Regenerative braking allows the operator to change the direction
of travel without applying the service brakes. When a new
direction of travel is selected, regenerative braking uses the motor
to stop the truck before traveling in the opposite direction.
A brake pedal actuates the hydraulic service brakes at the drive
wheels. A foot-operated parking brake also actuates the same
brakes.

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Figure 2. EX Motor Enclosure
1. EX Motor Enclosure
2. EX Motor Enclosure Lid
3. Traction Motor
4. Hydraulic Pump Motor
5. Hydraulic Pump
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