Skyjack SJ1044 TH User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
SJ1044 TH, SJ1044 THS, SJ1056 TH,
SJ1056 THS,SJ1256 THS
TELEHANDLERS
229076ABA
March 2020
ANSI/CSA
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This manual is based on Serial Number:
SJ1044 TH/THS 87 210 030 & Above
SJ1056 TH/THS 87 310 413 & Above
SJ1256 THS 87 410 574 & Above
Original instructions in English.
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SJ1044 TH, SJ1044 THS, SJ1056 TH, SJ1056 THS,SJ1256 THS 229076ABA
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The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety
messages on telehandlers, safety signs in manuals
or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a procedure essential for
safe operation and which, if not followed, may
result in a malfunction or damage to the telehandler.
Safety Red
indicates
DANGER.
Safety Orange
indicates
WARNING.
Safety Yellow
indicates
CAUTION.
Safety Green
indicates
Emergency
Lowering.
Safety Blue
indicates
Safety
Information.
Figure 01 Label Legend
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS ATTENTION!
BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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SJ1044 TH, SJ1044 THS, SJ1056 TH, SJ1056 THS,SJ1256 THS 229076ABA
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Section 1 – About Your Telehandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Read and Heed ....................................................................9
1.1-1 Telehandler Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1-2 Purpose of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1-3 Use of Equipment ...............................................................9
1.1-4 Manual .......................................................................9
1.1-5 Operator ......................................................................9
1.1-6 Service Policy and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1-7 Ownership of Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1-8 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1-9 Scope of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2 Symbols & Nomenclature ...........................................................11
1.3 Forklift Hand Signals ...............................................................11
1.4 Major Assemblies .................................................................12
1.5 Serial Number Nameplate ...........................................................12
1.6 Operator’s Responsibility for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.6-1 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6-2 Owner’s Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 2 – Operator Safety .................................................15
2.1 Electrocution Hazard ...............................................................15
2.2 Safety Precautions ................................................................16
2.3 Cab Access ......................................................................20
2.4 Jobsite Inspection .................................................................20
Section 3 – Familiarization ..................................................21
3.1 Component Identification ...........................................................22
3.2 Manual Storage Box ...............................................................23
3.3 Control Functions .................................................................23
3.3-1 Operator’s Cab Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3-2 Standard Multi-functional Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.3-3 Premium Multi-functional Joystick (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3-4 Operator’s Cab Dash Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.4 Safety Features and Devices ........................................................29
3.4-1 Reverse Alarm .................................................................29
3.4-2 Parking Brake .................................................................29
3.4-3 Operator’s Cab ................................................................29
3.4-4 Operator’s Seat ................................................................29
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