SafetyRules

• Never put your feet, hands, or any other body part under the frame assembly.

•Use the hand pallet lift truck only to transport loads.•Do not allow your hand pallet truck to drop from one level to another. Even a drop of 1 in. (25 mm) more than doubles the effected load momentarily and results in a “shock” that can bend or break components.

•Do not use the hand pallet lift truck if it has been repaired, modified, or adjusted, unless it has been checked and approved by your supervisor or another authorized person.

• Always operate the hand pallet lift truck with care and good judgement. Be responsible.

• Never allow anyone to stand in front of or immediately near a loaded hand pallet lift truck.•Do not use in salty, or other corrosive environments.•Horseplay is dangerous to personnel and equipment, and is not permitted.

•Do not operate the hand pallet lift truck with oily hands or oily shoes, due to the risk of slipping.•Floors should be strong enough to handle the heaviest allowed load being transported.

•Do not run while operating this hand pallet lift truck.

• Always make sure that the load is stable before moving to eliminate the opportunity for load shift.

• Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

•Be aware of other lift trucks in the area; operate the hand pallet lift truck cautiously.

•Use extreme care around objects that stick out from racks, shelves, or walls. These objects can cause bodily injury or damage to the hand pallet lift truck.

• Never carry passengers.

• Never overload your hand pallet truck. Stay within the rated capacity.

•Distribute the load evenly on the forks. Do not concentrate loads at one point or load one fork more than the other.

• Never allow anyone to stand on or near the hand pallet lift truck’s forks.

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•When parking a hand pallet lift truck on another vehicle, make sure that the parking brake, if equipped, has been applied and/or a parking rack, if available, is used.

•Stop when approaching crossing aisles, when exiting an aisle, or when visibility is obstructed.

•Before operating or moving a hand pallet lift truck into an elevator, make sure that the elevator is approved for total weight of the hand pallet lift truck, the load, the operator, and any other passenger in the elevator. When entering the elevator, the load must enter first—not the operator. No other person should be in the elevator when the load or hand pallet lift truck enters or leaves.

•When not is use, lower the forks completely to avoid injury.

•Use extreme care when rounding corners. Too fast a speed could cause a hand pallet lift truck to tip. If loaded, the load could shift and fall.

•When the load impairs visibility, the hand pallet lift truck should be pulled and not pushed.•Come to a stop gently and carefully to prevent the load from slipping off of the load carriers.

SafetyRules

• Always keep a safe distance from the edges of loading bays and loading ramps. Be attentive to marked risk areas.

•Before operating a hand pallet lift truck over a loading ramp, make sure that the loading ramp is correctly secured and has the necessary load bearing capacity. Operate the hand pallet lift truck slowly and carefully across the ramp.

•Securely set the brakes and block the wheels of highway trucks, trailers, and railroad cars before you load or unload them. Check the highway truck/trailer/railroad car doorway clearance. Make sure floors of highway trucks, trailers, and railroad cars will support the

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Hand Pallet Lift Truck Rating

The weight of the load must be within the hand pallet lift truck’s permitted lifting capacity. For load weight and lifting capacity rate, see the specification plate on the truck and Figure1 . NOTE If any plate and/or decal becomes unreadable, it must be replaced. Contact your supervisor or local authorized Raymond Sales and Service Center for a replacement.

Report all accidents—personal, damage to buildings or equipment—to your supervisor immediately. All unsafe conditions on the hand pallet lift truck should also be reported.

Lifting the Hand Pallet Lift Truck

To lift a hand pallet lift truck either by hand or with lifting equipment, follow these warning instructions. WARNING ! Use extreme caution when lifting a hand pallet lift truck by hand. Injury may occur when lifting the hydraulic end of the hand pallet lift truck. Cuts may occur when lifting the forks and end-plate.When lifting a hand pallet lift truck, using lifting equipment, it is recommended to use a hand pallet lift truck equipped with a lifting eye.

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Figure 2. Lift/Lower Instructions NOTE

The neutral position disengages the pump from the lifting mechanism. This frees the handle, which makes pulling loads much easier. Also, the pump is not being subjected to shock pressures while the hand pallet lift truck is in motion.

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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( See Figure2. )

! Keep your body clear of the pallet truck and nearby objects and your hands on the control handle while walking with a hand pallet truck. Your head, arms, hands, legs, or feet can be seriously injured if they strike objects while the hand pallet truck is moving. For maximum operating efficiency, follow these instructions:

1.To lift the load, push down on the lift/lower lever. Pump the handle to lift the load from the floor.2.To lower the load, pull up on the lift/lower lever.3.For free handle movement, place the lift/lower lever in the neutral position.

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• Do not place your hands between the control handle (1) and the control handle bracket (3).

• Do not place your hands between the top cap (4) and the top nut (5).

Handling The Load WARNING !

Always wear appropriate safety apparel, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, and heavy-duty gloves when working with a hand pallet lift truck. Never ride on the hand pallet lift truck. The hand pallet lift truck is used only to transport loads. To avoid injury, do the following: (For location of numbered callouts, see Figure3. )

• Make sure that there are no conditions in the hydraulic system that may cause accidental lowering.

• Before lowering, make sure the area beneath the forks is clear.

• Always keep your hands on the control handle.

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•Use extreme care when cornering. If operating at too high a speed, the load could fall from the hand pallet lift truck.

Parking the Hand Pallet Lift Truck

When parking the hand pallet lift truck, follow these instructions:•Make sure that the fork frame is fully lowered.

• Never park on an incline or with a raised load.

L Obey these rules when handling a load:

• Never park in areas that could obstruct other traffic or work areas.

•Handle only loads that are within the hand pallet lift truck’s permitted lifting capacity.

• Never park in areas that could cause personal injury or damage to any equipment. Table 1.

•Handle only loads that are stable, evenly distributed on the forks, and safely arranged.

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•Use caution when handling long and high loads. Load support is recommended for high loads.•Loaded or unloaded, operate the hand pallet lift truck with great care. Overturning can occur, particularly when handling high loads or when operating with a hand pallet lift truck fitted with a load support or an extension frame in the raised position.

4.Adjust the eyebolts (Item 11). Turn counterclockwise to raise the fork tips and clockwise to lower the fork tips.

5.Replace pin (Item 6) through the eyebolt and replace split pin (Item 7).

6.When adjusted properly, the top of the forks should be 3 in. (76.2 mm) from ground level when in the lowered position.

Hydraulic System

Your hydraulic system is maintenance free. Do not add hydraulic oil unless there is, or has been, a leak. Use ISO VG 15 grade hydraulic oil or equal for LCF55 model trucks. Other oils, fluids, or solvents may damage your hydraulic system. If you suspect additional oil is required, follow these steps:

1.Check for and fix any possible oil leaks.

2.Lower the truck and load with 600 lbs. (approximate).3.Pump the truck to its maximum lift height.

Maintenance Lubrication

All pivot points are equipped with permanently lubricated bushings and bearings. To increase bearing life, it is recommended that a few drops of light machine oil be applied at each pivot point every 3 months. The thrust plate is equipped with three grease fittings. Apply grease under normal conditions every 3 months.

Push Bar Linkage Adjustment

If the forks do not rise evenly at the tips, or the roller levers begin to drag on the floor, adjust following these steps:1.Turn the hand pallet truck over so that the underside of the forks are accessible. Refer to Figure5 on page26 .

2.Remove one split pin (Item 7) with a 3/16in. punch.

3.Remove pin (Item 6) from the bracket.

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3.Remove screw (Item 29) and add the amount of oil determined by the chart in step 4.

4.Reinstall screw (Item 29) but do not tighten. Leave a 1/32 in. gap.

5.Pull up on the release lever (Item 3) and collapse the lift piston until oil starts to ooze from the screw.

It is extremely important that step 5 is performed. Otherwise, air in the pump can force out the wiper seal (Item 24). Take care when adding oil not to introduce impurities into the hydraulic system.

6.Tighten the screw (Item 29) fully and turn the truck upright.

4.Measure the vertical height of the exposed piston (Item 2 , Figure4 ) and refer to the chart below.

Adding Oil (If Required)

1.Place and secure the truck on its right side (release valve facing the floor). Refer to Figure4 on page22 .

2.Pull up on the release lever (Item 3) and extend the lift piston fully.