Clark Forklift NP245 English OI-330 Operator's Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS NP-500 NARROW AISLE REACH TRUCK 2500/3500/4500 LBS. RATED CAPACITIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Foreword ...........................................................................1 Major Component Identification .........................................................2 Safe Operating Rules and Practices ....................................................3 - 14 Operator's Compartment and Controls ....................................................15 Operator's "Before Operation" Checks ............................................... 16 - 24 Operation ...................................................................... 25 - 28 Parking Procedures .............................................................. 29 & 30 Notes ........................................................................ 31 & 32 Handy Reference Data ................................................................33

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FOREWORD This manual will help the "Qualified Operator" become familiar with the vehicle's major com­ ponents, its operating controls, special features and the function(s) of each.

This publication is not a training manual but rather, a guide to help the "Qualified Operator" to safe and efficient operation of a Clark Fork­ lift Truck.

Operator training manuals are available at your Clark Dealer.

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Clark Forklift Trucks are built to take hard work not abuse. They are built to be depend­ able, but - as with any other vehicle - they are only as good as the man behind the wheel and the men responsible for maintaining them.

Illustrations in th is manual guide the operator through correct procedures of checking, starting, operating and stopping the lift truck.

Read it - Study it - Keep it handy.

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Know Your Truck

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Overhead Guard.

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Upright Assembly.

3.

Load Backrest Extension.

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Fork Carriage.

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Load Wheels.

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Load Forks.

7.

Battery Compartment.

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Drive and Steer Wheels.

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Operator's Compartment.

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Safety

1. Only physically qual­ ified and thoroughly trained personnel shall b e a u t h o r ize d t o o p e r a t e powered lift trucks.

2. Prominently placed on every Clark truck is a list of basic rules for operation. These rules are for the protection of you and others in your operating area. Be famil­ iar with them.

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3. Le arn h o w your truck is operated. Know its safety devices, how they function and how the special attachments, if any, work.

4. The w e a r i n g o f "ha r d h a t s", safety glasses and safety shoes is recommended. Dress suitably and avoid loose fitting clothing.

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Safety

5. Never operate a lift truck with wet or greasy hands or shoes.

6. Before operating any lift truck, test the horn, brakes, steering, hydrau­ lic controls, directional controls, speed controls and special attachments, if any, for proper opera­ tion. Report any un­ usual or improper aper­ at i o n to designated authority immediately.

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7. Always l o o k all around the truck before moving it in any direc­ tion. Then remember to start and stop slowly and smoothly.

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8. Operate the truck only in designated truck routes and keep opera­ ting aisles clear. One­ way traffic is recom­ mended. If this is not practical in your opera­ tion heed highway regu1 at i o n s and drive to right of aisle centerline.

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9. Be alert for pedes­ trians, other trucks or obstacles in your path of travel.

10. Sound horn at all i---------,-­ corners, ex its, entrances and when approaching pedestrians or bystand­ ers.

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11. Obey all posted traffic rules and warning signs.

12. Maintain a safe dis­ tance from the truck a h e ad of you at all times.

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Safety

13. Be aware of rear end swing and be alert t o p r e v e nt rear end swing damage to mate­ rial in your operating area.

14. A I ways be sure of the position of your f o r k ti p s and I o ad wheels when truck is in motion.Be alert to avoid striking anything with fork tips or load wheel outriggers.

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15. Be extremely cau­ tious when operating truck near edge of load­ ing dock.

16. Make sure vehicle being entered has been blocked to prevent ac­ c id e n t a I r o ll. Bridge plates must have adequate strength, width, guard rai Is each side ( minimum 3" high recommended), and ber--1/ll.­ properly secured.

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17. Never allow stunt r iding or indulge in horseplay while opera­ ting a fork lift truck.

18. N e v e r u se your truck to push or tow an­ other. Never allow your truck to be pushed or towed by another.

Should a truck become disabled and require moving, notify t h e proper authority imme­ diately.

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19. Never carry unau­ thorized passengers. The quick response of a lift truck may cause riders to fall off. Besides, they distract you and this is dangerous.

20. Know the rated capacity of your truck and its attachment ( if any) and never exceed it. Study your truck data capacity plate and learn the facts stamped in areas 1 through 8.

N o t e i n f o r m a t io n stamped in area 3 and refer to item 46 on page 14.

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21. Thoroughly inspect all loads to be moved for over I o a d and/or poor balance. If the stability of a load is questionable, don't move it.

22. Unstable loads are a hazard to you and to y o ur f ellow workers.

Al ways make certain that your load is well stacked and evenly posi­ t io n e d a c r o s s b o t h forks. Never attempt to lift a load with only one fork.

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2 3 . Before l i f t i n g, check to insure ade­ q ua t e u n o b s t r u c te d overhead clearance.

Gradually and smoothly pull up on lift/lower control arm. Smoothly return lever to neutral position to stop lift at desired I eve I.

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24. Push down on I ift/ lower control arm to lower load.

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Descent of load may be stopped at desired level by smoothly returning lever to its neutral posi­ tion.

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