OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WPT-45 POWERED STRADDLE TRUCK

WARNING
Do not operate or service this product unless you have read and fully
understand the entire contents of this manual. Failure to do so may result in
property damage, bodily injury or death.

ISSUE DATE: APRIL 3, 2014 REV.0 (PART # 038-932E)

 FOREWORD

As a lift truck operator, you are reference guide to operation. Detailed

responsible for a machine that is use- maintenance procedures are found in
ful, powerful, and can be hazardous if the parts and service manual for the
not operated as described. Your Big specific truck model, and are to be
Lift LLC truck may weigh more than performed only by a qualified techni-
some cars, depending on the model. cian. For further information on
Observing and practicing the safety obtaining a complete parts and ser-
warnings in this manual cannot be vice manual, see page 21 of this man-
overemphasized. Just knowing the ual.
warnings, however, is no substitute
The operator who knows his truck will
for common sense. Focusing on the
learn to spot problems as they
task at hand will, in almost all cases,
develop. This is accomplished by per-
prevent accidents. Think of the truck
forming the Daily Checks and report-
as your own. In this way you will learn
ing any problems to the designated
its capabilities and limitations.
authority.
This manual is intended to remain
with the truck at all times as a handy
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SYMBOLS ..............................................................................................2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................2
NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL ...............................................................2
LOAD CAPACITY..................................................................................................5
BEFORE OPERATION..........................................................................................6
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS .......................................................................8
OPERATION........................................................................................................10
Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control ...............................10
Steering ..................................................................................................10
Stopping.................................................................................................11
Parking ...................................................................................................11
Battery Charging ...................................................................................12
Load Handling .......................................................................................12
Moving a Disabled Truck ......................................................................12
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL .............................21

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 SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING and CAUTIONS are both signal words intended to alert the viewer to
the existence and relative degree of a hazard. They are both preceded by a safety
alert symbol consisting of an exclamation mark enclosed by a triangle.

A Warning indicates a hazard which could result in injury or death if proper pre-
cautions are not taken.
A Caution indicates a reminder of routine safety practices.
A prohibition slash (circle with diagonal slash through it) indicates a procedure or
action that should not be performed under any circumstances, as both personal
injury and/or damage to equipment will result.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Big Lift LLC Pallet trucks lift and trans- Trucks in this series may vary in load
port loads on rigid forks. capacity, battery arrangement, and
Control for steering, braking, forward instrumentation, depending on model
and reverse travel, horn, lift, lower and and options.
speed control are all located on the
control handle.
NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL
Name plate and warning decal loca- The name plate shows the model
tions may vary between models, but number, serial number, and truck
they are always near the steering arm type. Battery type, with voltage and
within sight of the operator. minimum weight, is shown along with
information on the load capacity and
If the name plate or warning decal are
load center.
lost or damaged they should be
replaced immediately. Have your The warning decal contains warnings
supervisor or the designated author- which also appear, with illustrations,
ity contact Big Lift LLC Authorized in the Operating Precautions section
Dealer for replacement. of this manual.

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R6837

E30 Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical

R6692

WPT Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical

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 R6838

WRT Name Plate and Warning Decal Locations - Typical

WARNING:
This truck is equipped with a battery. Read and heed the warning decal located
near the battery. An example is shown here:

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 LOAD CAPACITY

Do not overload truck. Check capacity of the forks or is not centered between
plate for load weight and load center the forks. The fork length and wheel-
information. base must be adequate for the skid or
bin to be handled.
The load capacity depends on the
load center. The load maximum Note that a truck undergoing speed
capacity listed on the capacity plate changes is less stable than a standing
assumes a uniform load whose center truck. If you are not sure that the truck
is at 1/2 the length of the fork and cen- can lift a certain load, consult your
tered between the forks. The maxi- supervisor or the designated author-
mum load capacity is reduced when ity.
the load center exceeds 1/2 the length

R6693

Load Center

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 BEFORE OPERATION

The table on page 7 covers important cation, proper fluid levels,

inspection points on trucks which brake maintenance, motor
should be checked prior to operation. maintenance and other areas
Depending on use, some trucks may specified in the parts and ser-
require additional checks. vice manual maintenance sec-
tion.
The illustration below shows a sample
format for an Operator Checklist,
which can be modified as necessary
to fit your operation.
WARNING:
If the truck is found to be
unsafe and in need of repair, or
WARNING: contributes to an unsafe condi-
Periodic maintenance of this tion, report it immediately to the
truck by a QUALIFIED TECH- designated authority. Do not
NICIAN is required. operate it until it has been
restored to a safe operating
condition. Do not make any
unauthorized repairs or adjust-
WARNING: ments. All service must be per-
formed by a qualified
A QUALIFIED SERVICE
maintenance technician.
TECHNICIAN should check the
truck monthly for proper lubri-

Electric Truck
Big Joe Manufacturing Company Daily Operator Check-Off List

Date Operator

Truck No. Model No.

Dept. Shift
Hour Meter
Reading Drive Hoist

Check O.K. ( ) Need Maintenance

Tires
Load Wheels
Horn
Lift Lower Control
Attachment Operation
Forward & Reverse Controls

Steering
Electrical Brakes
Hydraulic Leaks, Cylinders,
Valves, Hoses, Etc.

R6235

Sample of Operator Check List

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 Operator Checks

ITEM PROCEDURE
Transmission and hydraulic Check for signs of fluid leakage.
systems
Forks Check for cracks and damage.
Guards and load backrest Check that safety guards are properly secured
and not damaged.
Safety signs Check that warning labels, nameplate, etc.,
are in good condition and legible.
Horn Check that horn sounds when operated.
Steering Check for binding or looseness in steering
arm when steering.
Travel controls Check that speed controls on control handle
operate in all speed ranges in forward and
reverse and that belly button switch functions.
Wheels Check drive wheel for cracks or damage.
Move truck to check load wheels for freedom
of rotation.
Hydraulic controls Check operation of lift and lower to their maxi-
mum positions.
Brakes Check that brakes actuate when steering arm
is raised to upright position, and when lowered
to horizontal position.
Deadman/Parking brake Check that steering arm raises to upright posi-
tion when released and brake applies.
Battery disconnect Check that battery can be disconnected and
reconnected. Check for connector damage.

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 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

The steering arm and control handle horn. Control handles on all models
provide controls for steering, forward have a “belly-button” reversing switch
and reverse speed control, braking, which reverses the direction of the
raising and lowering the forks, and truck upon contact with the operator.

R6694

Control Handle

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Walkie/Rider Pallet Trucks have a Detailed operating instructions are in
grab bar which also contains lift, lower the Operation section of this manual.
and horn controls.
A battery disconnect is mounted near
the steering arm. Pulling the discon-
nect removes all power from truck cir-
cuits in the event of an emergency.

R6803

Grab Bar

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 OPERATION

Forward and Reverse Travel and

Speed Control

R6694

Control Handle
All directional and speed controls are come to a stop and then, unless the
located on the control handle. controls are returned to the center
Forward and reverse are controlled by neutral position, accelerate in the
rotating the speed control lever as opposite direction.
shown. The lever is spring loaded to Steering
return to neutral when released. Fur-
ther rotation in either direction will Moving the control handle (which con-
progress the truck from slow to maxi- nects to the steering arm) right or left
mum travel speed. will turn the truck right or left. When
maneuvering around corners, make
To change directions or to stop the square turns and be sure there is
truck, rotate the speed control lever in adequate clearance.
the opposite direction. The truck will

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Stopping CAUTION: If the control handle does
not raise immediately to
Stop the truck as gradually as possi-
the vertical position when
ble. Unnecessary rapid stopping could
released, the truck should
be hazardous. Load could become
be placed “OUT OF SER-
unstable.
VICE” until it can be
To stop the tucks movement (forward inspected by a qualified
or reverse), raise the control handle to repair technician.
the up position or push the control
handle all the way down. In both posi- Parking
tions, the electric brake will deactivate When parking the truck, do not
and the bake will apply. To release obstruct traffic lanes or aisles.
the brake, just move the control han-
dle to the operating position. 1. Park the truck in its designated
parking area.
NOTE: The steering arm gas spring
2. Raise the steering arm until verti-
automatically raises the
cal to apply the parking brake.
steering arm to the upright
position when the steering 3. Fully lower forks.
arm is released. 4. Turn keyswitch to off position.
Remove key for added security.
5. Pull out battery disconnect.

R6620

Steering Arm Braking Positions

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Battery Charging tered over the forks and as far
back as possible.
Refer to DOC 245 for battery safety
and maintenance. 3. Raise the forks to lift load.
4. Lead the truck by the control han-
dle with the load trailing except
when in confined areas. Ramps
should be traveled with operator
uphill of truck when empty, or
operator downhill of truck with
load on forks.
5. Always look in the direction of
travel. Move slowly and check
clearances when approaching
NOTE: Battery charging instructions obstructions.
are contained in the service 6. Do not make sudden starts and
manual. stops. Operate truck smoothly
Load Handling and gradually.
7. Travel slowly and squarely
around corners. Remember that
the trailing load wheels do not fol-
WARNING: low the turn path of the drive
wheel. Instead they tend to cut
Handle only loads arranged for
the corner.
stability and always use cau-
tion. Raise and lower the load 8. Line up the truck with the unload-
smoothly to prevent the load ing area.
from falling. 9. Stop the truck and check the load
alignment with surrounding
objects.
10. Be careful not to damage or
WARNING:
move adjacent loads and objects.
Always be sure the load and
11. Lower the forks until the load is
load center are within the
resting on its own.
capacity of the truck. If in doubt
check the nameplate. 12. Move the truck back until the
1. Approach the load slowly. forks are clear of the pallet.

2. Move the truck slowly into posi- Moving a Disabled Truck

tion so that the forks are within
Do not attempt to move a disabled
pallet or skid, and the load is cen-
truck; notify your supervisor or proper
authority.

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The following operating instructions appear on the truck warning decal, which is
located near the steering arm.

Do not operate this truck unless you

have been trained and authorized to do
so, and have read and understand all
warnings and instructions contained in
this operator’s manual and on this truck.

R6695

Do not operate this truck until

you have checked its condi-
tion. Give special attention to
wheels, horn, battery, control-
ler, lift systems, brakes, steer-
ing mechanism, guards and
safety devices. If you have any
questions, notify your supervi-
sor or proper authority.

R6696

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 Walkie Pallet Trucks: Operate
truck only from walking position.

R6697

Walkie/Rider Pallet Trucks:

Keep feet within limits of truck.

R6839

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 Wear foot protection and
keep feet clear of truck.

R6699

Do not carry passengers.

R6701

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 Observe applicable traffic regulations. Yield right-of-way to pedestrians.
Slow down and sound horn at cross aisles and wherever vision is
obstructed.

R6702

Start, stop, travel, steer and brake smoothly. Slow down for turns and on
uneven or slippery surfaces that could cause truck to slide or overturn. Use
special care when traveling without load as the risk of overturn may be
greater.
R6703

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Always look in direction of travel. Keep a
clear view, and when load interferes with
visibility, travel with load or lifting mecha-
nism trailing (except when climbing
ramps.

R6704

Use special care when operating on ramps; travel slowly, and do not angle
or turn. Travel with lifting mechanism downhill.

R6705

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 Do not handle loads which are higher
than load backrest or load backrest
extension unless load is secured so that
no part of it could fall backward.

R6706

Before lifting, be sure load is centered,

forks are completely under load, and
load is as far back as possible against
load backrest.

R6707

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 Keep hands out of lifting mechanism.

R6708

When leaving truck neutralize travel con-

trol. Fully lower lifting mechanism and
set brake. When leaving truck unat-
tended also shut off power.

R6709

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NOTES

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 NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL

A complete parts and service manual covering this truck is available from Big Lift
LLC. To order, obtain the serial number of your truck and contact your Big Joe
Authorized Dealer.

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