Strongway 55833 User manual

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application for which it was not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be
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Table of Contents
Intended Use.......................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents...........................................................................................................................1
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................1
Important Safety Information..............................................................................................................1
Specific Operation Warnings..............................................................................................................2
Assembly Instructions........................................................................................................................3
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................4
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................5
Parts Diagram.....................................................................................................................................6
Parts List ............................................................................................................................................8
Replacement Parts.............................................................................................................................9
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................................................10
Intended Use
The Strongway 4400 Lb. Capacity Pallet Jack is designed for transportation of loads with a
level, attached base and may be used only on a firm and even surface, such as concrete or
asphalt. The load must be evenly distributed pallets, with the ideal loading mode such that the
center of gravity of the load is at the central position of the fork.
Packaging Contents
Technical Specifications
Important Safety Information
WARNING:
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
injury or property damage.
• The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this pallet
jack. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
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4400-Lb. Capacity Pallet Jack
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Item# 55833
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WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and
other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Property
Capacity
Max Load
Width
Lift Range
Specification
4400 lb. (2000 kg)
48 in. (1220 mm)
27 in. (685 mm)
3 – 7-1/2 in. (75-190 mm)
Part A (1)
Frame Assembly (1)
Part B (1)
Handle (1)

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• Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
• Do not modify this pallet jack in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for
which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was
designed. This product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was
intended. DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not
insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do
not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be
avoided.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a
dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust
collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in
the work area.
CAUTION:
PALLET JACK USE AND CARE
• Do not force the pallet jack. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner
for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately.
Never operate the product with a damaged part.
• Store the pallet jack when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of
children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in
place.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Do not exceed the rated load capacity.
• Be sure the load is secure and stable before moving.
• Do not operate a loaded pallet jack on ramps or inclines.
• Keep the load centered on the pallet jack.
• Wear steel-toed boots while operating the pallet jack.
• Check for damaged parts before operating. Do not operate a damaged or faulty pallet jack.
Do not attempt repairs unless you are trained or authorized to do so.
• Operate a pallet jack from a designated operating position. Keep hands, feet, and other body
parts clear from the lifting mechanism and under the forks of the pallet jack.
• Do not use the pallet jack to transport people or animals.
• Be sure the load is stable and secure before moving.
• Be sure to evenly distribute the load before moving.
• Be sure the length of the forks match the length of the pallet.
• Lower the forks to the lowest height when the pallet jack is not in use.
• For use on a hard, level surface. Do not use on a grade or angled surface.
• Do not use if the operator is not physically capable of safely operating with a full load.
• When lifting a pallet jack, the hydraulics may retract the wheels into the frame of the forks,
crushing fingers, feet, and other body parts.
• Do not place your hands on the side of the pallet jack while lifting. Always use the end of the
forks for lifting.
Assembly Instructions
WARNING:
Attaching the Handle to the Pump Unit
1. Remove 3 bolts (107N) from the handle brackets (D138N).
2. Set the handle (110N) on the bracket (D138N). Make sure the chain (102N) and the bolt (103N) go
through both the holes in the center of the bracket (D138N) and the shaft (D143N). See Fig. 1.
3. Insert the 3 bolts (107N) through the handle into the bracket (D138N) and tighten securely.
4. Raise the lever plate (D120N) and insert the bolt (103N) into the front slot keeping the nut
(104N) on the underside of the lever plate (D120N). See Fig. 2.
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Operating Instructions
WARNING:
• To avoid serious bodily injury or death, and/or property damage, do not exceed the rated
load capacity.
• When not in use, do not allow heavy loads to remain on the fork for an extended period of
time. Always lower the fork completely when not in use.
Adjusting the Control Handle – 3 Positions
On the drawbar of this pallet jack, you can find the control handle (117N) which allows for three
positions (Fig. 3):
LOWER - To lower the load, pull up on the control lever.
NEUTRAL - Place the control lever in this position while pulling the pallet jack or load.
LIFT - To raise the load, push down on the control lever and pump the handle to raise the
load.
Note: These three positions have been set at the factory to work as soon as the handle is
attached. However, if the forks do not raise or lower as expected, adjust the control positions
using the following instructions:
1. The adjusting screw (D121N) (Fig.2) is designed to adjust the 3 control positions. Use a
wrench and a slotted screw driver to loosen the nut and turn the adjusting screw clockwise,
or counter-clockwise, in order to leave 4-5 threads out after the nut is secured on the lever
plate (D120N). Check to see if the pallet jack works correctly in the 3 control positions. If
more adjustments are necessary, proceed to the following steps.
2. Place the control handle in the NEUTRAL position. If the fork frame does not rise when you
pump the pallet jack, skip to step 5. If the fork frame does rise when you pump the pallet
jack, turn the adjusting screw CLOCKWISE until the fork frame does not rise.
3. Keep the control handle in the NEUTRAL position. If the fork frame does not move when the
handle is pumped, skip to step 4 without any adjustment. If the fork frame lowers, turn the
adjusting screw COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until the fork frame does not lower.
4. Pull the control handle upward to the LOWER position. If the fork frame lowers, skip to step 5
without any adjustment. If the fork frame does not lower, turn the adjusting screw
CLOCKWISE again until the fork frame lowers.
5. Push the control handle down to the LIFT position. If the fork frame (D214N) elevates when
you pump the pallet jack, go back to check steps 1 to 3 until the pallet jack can work well in
all 3 control positions. If the fork frame does not elevate, turn the adjusting screw
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE again until the fork frame elevates. Repeat steps 1 thru 3 until the
pallet jack works in all 3 control positions.
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Fig. 3
Maintenance
Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in
accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general
condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation
schedule.
Troubleshooting
WARNING:
Do not attempt to repair the pallet jack unless you are trained and authorized to do so.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point
Daily before operating
Daily inspection and maintenance of the pallet jack is
required, especially for the wheels and the axles.
Remove thread or rags on the wheel or axle if any are
detected. Unload and lower the forks to the lowest
position after every job is finished.
Use motor oil or grease to lubricate all movable parts.
Remove the air by moving the control handle to the
LOWER position, then pump the handle up and down
several times. Repeat this process until the forks lift
as intended.
After every 6 months operating
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action
The forks cannot be
raised up to the
maximum height.
There is not enough hydraulic
oil in the pump. Add more oil.
Check the oil level every six months. The oil can be
hydraulic oil, motor oil, or break oil.
The pump capacity is about 14.37 oz. (0.425 liters).
When changing or adding oil, fill the tank through
the oil plug hole with 7.78 oz. (0.23L) of new
hydraulic jack oil.
The forks cannot be
raised.
Missing hydraulic oil.
The oil has impurities.
Air has been introduced into
the hydraulic oil.
Fill with oil.
Change the oil.
Bleed the air.
The forks cannot be
lowered.
The piston rod (D135N) or pump
body is deformed, resulting from
a partial load slanting to one
side or overloading.
The fork was kept in the high
position for a long time with the
piston rod exposed, causing
rusting and jamming of the rod.
The adjusting screw (D121N) is
not in the correct position.
Replace the piston rod (D135N)
or pump body.
Keep the fork in the lowest
position when not in use.
Ensure the rod is properly
lubricated.
Adjust the screw (D121N). See page
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Parts Diagram
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action
The unit leaks.
Sealing parts are worn or
damaged. Replace.
Some parts of the hydraulic
system are cracked or bored. Replace.
Forks descend without
the release valve
engaged.
The impurities in the oil cause
the release valve to be unable
to close tightly.
Some parts of the hydraulic
system are cracked or bored.
Air comes into the oil.
Sealing parts worn or damaged.
The adjusting screw (D121N) is
not in the correct position.
Replace with new oil.
Inspect and replace parts as
needed.
Remove the air.
Replace.
Adjust the screw (D121N). See page
9 for adjusting the control handle.
D161N
D160N
D159N
D158N
D157N
D156N
D150N
D149N
D148N
D147N
D146N
D145N
D155N
D154N
D153N
D152N
D151N
D144N
D143N
D142N
D141N
D140N
D139N D138N
D137N
D136N
D135N
D134N
D133N
D132N
D131N
D130N
S
D129N
D128N
D127N
D126N
D125N
D124N
D123N
D122N
D121N
D120N
D119N
D118N
D117N
D116N
D114N
T
D115N
D113N
D112N
D111N
D110N
D109N
D108N
D107N
D106N
D105N
D104N
D103N
D102N
D101N

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Parts List
Replacement Parts
• For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at
1-800-222-5381.
• Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
• When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model
number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
• The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product
lines and manuals without notice.
Reference
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Description
Pull Rod
Chain
Adjusting Screw
Nut
Single Coil Spring Lock Washer
Bolt
Handle
Pin
Elastic Pin
Blade Spring
Joining
Elastic Pin
Elastic Pin
Control Handle
Roller
Elastic Pin
C-ring
Pump Piston
Cap of Piston
Q’ty
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Description
Spring
Dust Ring
Seal Washer
Screw
Washer
Spring
Valve Plug
Seat of Valve
O-ring
Steel Ball
Single Valve Assembly (D107N-D113N)
Body of Valve
Spring
Strike Pin
O-ring
O-ring
Lever Plat
Adjusting Screw
Nut
Q’ty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part No.
D104N
D105N
D106N
D107N
D108N
D109N
D110N
D111N
D112N
D113N
D114N
D115N
D116N
D117N
D118N
D119N
D120N
D121N
D122N
Part No.
101N
102N
103N
104N
106N
107N
110N
111N
112N
113N
114N
115N
116N
117N
118N
119N
D101N
D102N
D103N
Reference
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Description
Steel Ball
Steel Ball Support
Spring
Adjusting Bolt
Washer
Screw
Spill Valve Assembly (D123N-D128N)
Seal Washer
Screw
Seal Washer
O-ring
Dust Ring
Piston Rod
Steel Ball
Elastic Pin
Bracket
Shaft
Elastic Pin
Pressure Roller
Bushing
Shaft
Bushing
Washer
Bearing
Thrust Plate
Elastic Pin
Elastic Pin
C-ring
Wheel
Shaft
Screw
Q’ty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
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Reference
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Description
Nut
Bearing
Bearing
Washer
Washer
C-ring
Dust Cover
O-ring
Plug Screw
Screw
Rook-arm
C-ring
Short Shaft
Straight Tappet
Pin
Long Shaft
Shaft
Elastic Pin
Shaft
Frame of Fork Wheel
Elastic Pin
Fork Frame
Washer
Bearing
Elastic Pin
C-ring
Pin
Guide Wheel
Fork Wheel
Shaft
Q’ty
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
Part No.
D154N
D155N
D156N
D157N
D158N
D159N
D160N
D161N
D201N
D202N
D203N
D204N
D205N
D206N
D207N
D208N
D209N
D210N
D211N
D212N
D213N
D214N
D215N
D216N
D217N
D218N
D219N
D220N
D221N
D222N
Part No.
D123N
D124N
D125N
D126N
D127N
D128N
D129N
D130N
D131N
D132N
D133N
D134N
D135N
D136N
D137N
D138N
D139N
D140N
D141N
D142N
D143N
D144N
D145N
D146N
D147N
D148N
D149N
D150N
D151N
D152N
D153N

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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser
only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects
in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year
from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the
product is strictly in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties,
express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
If the product does not comply with this limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is
that We will, at our sole option and within a commercially reasonable time, either replace the
product or product component without charge to You or refund the purchase price (less
shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse,
neglect, misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from
misapplication, overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and
(e) product alteration in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of
alterations made pursuant to product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the
original purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the
product by make and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The
product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty
claim. Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will
be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited
warranty or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor
charges or damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any
damages, including, without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal
injury, related to Your improper use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product
component; or any indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the
specified use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied
warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to
You. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to
rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall
have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this warranty.
Distributed by:
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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